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Northern B.C. NDP MP Nathan Cullen's voice trembled Tuesday afternoon as he recalled federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton's last days, his contributions to Canada's political landscape and their friendship.

Anthony Robert Willier is either guilty of murdering Nathan Marshall or he is the victim of an "incredible combination of circumstances," Crown counsel Oleh Kuzma told the jury during closing submissions Tuesday at Prince George courthouse.

Jobs, tourism and innovation minister Pat Bell is confident Interior British Columbia lumber companies will come out ahead in the face of he United States' claim for a $499 million penalty in a complaint filed under the Softwood Lumber Agreement.

The move to open a new nightclub in Prince George is now in the hands of liquor officials in Victoria.

City council approved the creation of 73 paid, VIP parking stalls at CN Centre for Cougars home games and other events. CN Centre has a total of 1,400 parking stalls arena manager Andy Beesley said.

This September marks the third year for a large-scale project benefiting food banks throughout the province. For the first time, the effort is coming to Prince George.

A 32-foot mobile home was stolen from a Prince George driveway sometime in the past week. The fifth-wheel trailer was parked at a home in the 4600 block of Freimuller Avenue. The owners were away at the time. The theft occurred sometime between Aug.

The City of Prince George is not taking a position on smart meters, despite a request by a delegation of residents.

The Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA) is looking for a volunteer who loves to play the piano.

A man was stabbed on Sunday for refusing to relinquish his cell phone to a knife-wielding mugger. On Aug. 21 at approximately 7 p.m.