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Assault charges stayed against wanted man

Assault charges stayed against wanted man

The man at the centre of a police manhunt was sentenced Thursday to one year probation for two counts of breaching probation while the two counts of assault he was facing were stayed.
Safety advocate addresses conference

Safety advocate addresses conference

If you see something, say something. The message couldn't be clearer for employees of any industry, working in any form of job site.
Family grieving radio personality's suicide

Family grieving radio personality's suicide

One of Prince George's broadcasting families is suffering through a tragedy this week. It was made high-profile due to the public nature of these two radio personalities who both got their start on local airwaves.
'I'll wheelchair there, but walk back'

'I'll wheelchair there, but walk back'

A degenerative back condition has put a Prince George woman into almost constant pain and an almost constant need to be in a wheelchair.
Free YMCA memberships for teens

Free YMCA memberships for teens

In recognition that Canadian teens are not getting enough exercise, the YMCA of Northern B.C. is offering free summer memberships. Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can take advantage of the Y's facilities at 2020 Massey Dr.
Sentencing deferred for dangerous driver

Sentencing deferred for dangerous driver

A man found guilty of charges related to a wild ride through the city's streets will get a chance to prove himself before a provincial court judge decides whether to sentence him to house arrest or time behind bars.
Wanted man arrested

Wanted man arrested

The Prince George RCMP have arrested a man wanted for failing to appear in court on property crime charges. Phillip Thompson Cooper, 51, was apprehended Wednesday evening when Mounties spotted him near the corner of Victoria Street and 17th Avenue.
Two Prince George doctors send a dispatch from the world's largest civilian hospital ship

Two Prince George doctors send a dispatch from the world's largest civilian hospital ship

Some believe charity should be reserved for close to home. A Prince George couple is living the opposite philosophy, that all people who can help should offer themselves to all people in need.
Grandmas on the greens

Grandmas on the greens

She's not even a grandmother but she volunteers like one. Ruth Meger has put some of her recent volunteer effort to a group called Grandmothers to Grandmothers Prince George (G2G PG).
Cuts to salmon enhancement programs reversed

Cuts to salmon enhancement programs reversed

The federal Liberal government has reversed all cuts to its salmon enhancement program and Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty is crediting the public's outcry for the decision.