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Occupy Wall Street protest set for PG

Occupy Wall Street protest set for PG

It seems frustration over a disparity of wealth distribution has peaked in Prince George along with so many other cities in North America. Since Sept. 17, protests have occupied at Wall Street in New York City, and spread to cities across the U.S.
Head of Northern Medical Program gets provincial promotion

Head of Northern Medical Program gets provincial promotion

After eight years at the helm of the Northern Medical Program (NMP), Dr. David Snadden has received a promotion.

Shaw unveils campaign platform

City council candidate Travis Shaw unveiled his election platform in a low-key press conference on Tuesday. Shaw, better known as gender-bending entertainer Foxy de Rossi, said he hopes his ability to engage people will be a benefit on city council.

Resource road regulation revamp reaches consultation stage

A consultation process has begun for a major overhaul of how the province's resource roads are regulated and Central Interior Logging Association executive director MaryAnne Arcand cannot emphasize enough the importance of the issues being tackled.
Fetterly wanted, this time for help

Fetterly wanted, this time for help

A young man well known to police is wanted again by Prince George Mounties, but not for what you might think. Tyler Eugene Fetterly, 26, has attracted police attention on a number of publicized occasions, but this time the call-out is for his help.

Waiting for HST to end won't help, says home builder

Waiting until after the HST is scrapped before buying a new home will pose no advantage,says a Prince George builder who blames the slow-going construction in part on the provincial government's decision to scrap the tax in about 18 months time.
Moose carcass left inside city limits

Moose carcass left inside city limits

Conservation officer Gary Van Spengen is asking hunters to go one step further after the remains of a moose was found on a road within city limits on Tuesday morning.

Caught with three strikes

A burglary suspect was simultaneously nabbed by a Mountie on foot coming from one direction and a police service dog coming from another, and ended up automatically busted by probation authorities at the same time.
Diesel load big, but spill small

Diesel load big, but spill small

The fuel tanker-truck that overturned on Friday spilled little of its load and will require little attention from the Ministry of Environment.

Candidate frustrated by council procedure changes

City council candidate John Beebe is frustrated by the current city council's decision on Monday to change council meeting times only weeks before the Nov. 19 election.