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Red Cross lays out drowning prevention campaign

Red Cross lays out drowning prevention campaign

For Lara Lacharite, a day at the beach, or pool, is a lot more stressful these days. "They have no fear, so we've got to be [careful], especially at the pool they'll just jump in," says the Prince George mom of two toddlers -- Isabelle and Daniel.

Missing Women Commission hires lawyers

The Missing Women Commission of Inquiry has dipped into its existing budget to hire two independent lawyers to take guidance from unfunded participant groups and affected organizations and individuals.

Two arrested in gang-related shooting

Two adult males have been arrested following Tuesday morning's outburst of gunfire. Prince George RCMP spokeswoman Const. Lesley Smith said investigators would release few details but "we do believe this is gang-related.
Chinook run nearing Valemount

Chinook run nearing Valemount

There is a chance the second-longest run of chinook salmon in North America will have reached Valemount by this weekend.
Fire destroys Balsam Road home

Fire destroys Balsam Road home

Fire investigators were sifting through the charred remains of a mobile home, Wednesday, attempting to determine the cause of a late night fire. The trailer, 3962 Balsam Road at the intersection of Crawford Place, caught fire shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Bell expecting 'outrageous' claim from U.S.

Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell is expecting U.S.
P.G. Rod and Gun Club offers a whole lot of fun

P.G. Rod and Gun Club offers a whole lot of fun

The Prince George Rod and Gun Club is a great place to have fun while learning a new skill - just ask current club president, Taylor Sapergia.

Gang guns narrowly miss passerby

An innocent man was nearly the victim of a daylight gunfight in Prince George Tuesday morning as a stray bullet pierced through a rear window of a passing pickup, missing the driver by only inches. "I just got in the way.

BC Hydro makes offers for area bioenergy proposals

A trio of bioenergy facilities proposed for three north-central B.C. communities are just a few steps away from reaching the construction stage after BC Hydro offered energy purchase agreements for the projects late last week.

Hydro shuts out Northwood proposal

Canfor Pulp's proposal to build a bioenergy project at its Northwood Pulp mill and generate electricity for BC Hydro has failed to make the grade.