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House arrest issued for drugs and weapons bust

House arrest issued for drugs and weapons bust

One of two people arrested in relation to a September drugs and weapons bust on a College Heights home has been sentenced to eight months house arrest.
Human trafficking hits close to home

Human trafficking hits close to home

It usually happens quickly. Sometimes it takes hours, other times the wooing process needs a few weeks.
Cut more red tape: nurses

Cut more red tape: nurses

Proposed legislative changes will make it easier for nurse practitioners to serve their patients, but they don't go far enough according to the group's professional association.
City dodged 'bad deal': business group

City dodged 'bad deal': business group

The City of Prince George made the right decision by not signing on with the industry-led packaging and printed paper stewardship group, said a small business group.

ICBC touring schools

With graduation celebrations, lake parties and spring fever all in the warming spring air, the specter of young impaired drivers increases as well. ICBC's annual road safety speaking tour has been booked.

Limestone quarry mulls fuel options

The proponents of a planned Giscome quarry are weighing their options on how to fuel the development. Last week, Graymont Western Canada Inc. received provincial government approval to begin the formal environmental assessment application process.
Federal funding questions still abound

Federal funding questions still abound

The start of the new federal government infrastructure funding program is a few weeks from beginning but there are still some major gaps to be filled, said Prince George's representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Initiatives look to improve aboriginal cancer care

Initiatives look to improve aboriginal cancer care

From finding ways to improve access to cancer screening to ensuring support networks are in place after discharge, a series of new partnerships are trying to enhance cancer care for aboriginals around the province. The B.C.
P.G. fight in fluoridation lawsuit still on

P.G. fight in fluoridation lawsuit still on

The man who launched a class action lawsuit against the City of Prince George last week alleging damages from fluoridated water says he has reached a settlement with the City of Cranbrook over a similar action.
Revised parking hikes OK'd

Revised parking hikes OK'd

The new incremental increases to off-street parking rates will take effect May 1. On Monday night, city council voted 6-3 to give the first three readings to a new fees and charges bylaw enshrining the new parking prices.