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New Prosperity opens old wounds

New Prosperity opens old wounds

The path forward for industry has been improved by the Supreme Court of Canada's William Case (otherwise known as the Ts'ilhqot'in Case), according to senior government officials for the province of B.C.

Woman sentenced for trafficking

One of three people charged as a result of a 2013 Halloween night drug bust, Erin Kathleen Cogswell was sentenced Monday to 138 days in jail for three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Injured skier rescued

Injured skier rescued

Prince George Search and Rescue was called in Monday to help evacuate an injured cross country skier. The woman and another person were skiing on the trails at Tabor Mountain when she badly injured her knee in a fall. PGSAR was called at about 2 p.m.

Library bowled over by new facilities

The old washrooms have been flushed away at the Prince George Public Library. The Bob Harkins Branch located downtown has been grunting through modern times with the original bathroom facilities first built into the 33-year-old structure.
Man looks to power way around Earth

Man looks to power way around Earth

Eight years. Seven continents. Four world records. One goal: circumnavigating the globe east to west and pole to pole using human power alone.
Former MCFD manager faces child porn charges

Former MCFD manager faces child porn charges

A former manager with B.C.'s Ministry of Children and Family Development is facing child pornography charges.
Man jailed for child porn

Man jailed for child porn

A Prince George man was sentenced to 18 months in jail Monday after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography.

B.C. economy still in strong position: minister

Things look tough in some Canadian jurisdictions, but Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett said this province is on a better track than most others, thanks to a diverse economy.
Opening ceremonies will showcase ‘northern story’

Opening ceremonies will showcase ‘northern story’

The Canada Winter Games opening ceremonies will have some national performers that are known in Northern B.C. and will also feature some local acts worthy of national attention. "I can't wait for the Canada Winter Games.

City mulls project choice

A decision on which project the city will submit for a federal-provincial infrastructure funding program is delayed until next month. City council voted Monday night to postpone approval of the $1.