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Citizens on Patrol (COP) will be a lot more visible as they circulate through the city. The team of local volunteers has been outfitted in new jackets provided by ICBC, since one of the chief jobs they do is look for stolen vehicles.

Incumbent city councillor Dave Wilbur is seeking a second term on city council. Wilbur said he wants to see through the work he started in his first term. "I campaigned on the safety issue, downtown development and creating jobs.

City councillor Debora Munoz will be seeking a third mandate at City Hall. Munoz said she is committed to continuing the work the current city council has started.

A Facebook page has resulted in the arrest of a wanted man. A concerned citizen launched the page dedicated to seeking information on a local assault that severely hurt a Prince George victim on Sept. 23.

If Bill and Judy Russell have it their way the Prince George Playhouse will be busier than it's ever been.

Fred McLeod has a simple message for all eligible voters for the Nov. 19 municipal election.

Long-term school board trustee and chairperson Lyn Hall has entered the race for city council. Hall has served 10 years as a trustee of the Prince George School District, including five as chairperson of the board of education.

Fleeing suspects attempted to escape RCMP by ramming a police vehicle and running into the woods, but the two were quickly in custody with a larger investigation now underway. At about 3 p.m.

The fatal shooting that took place on the Old Cariboo Highway last month has turned up foul play, but not in relation to the woman who died. The fatal wound to the 27-year-old female was, police confirmed on Thursday, self-inflicted.

Frost reared its ugly head at least a few times last month, taking a toll on Prince George gardens, but aside from a few cool and wet days, September weather was warmer and drier than normal.