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Trial begins for man accused of sexual assaults and kidnapping

Trial begins for man accused of sexual assaults and kidnapping

A trial has begun for a Prince George man who was the subject of a police manhunt in March and is accused of stabbing and sexually assaulting two women and sexually assaulting and kidnapping a third woman.

Explosives seizure leads to three-month jail term

The seizure of explosives from a vehicle police pulled over in October has led to a three-month jail term for a Prince George man.

Hockey yes . . . tobacco no

To celebrate National Non-Smoking Week Jan. 16 to 22, the Hockey Yes...Tobacco No! campaign will visit the Prince George Cougars home game Jan. 15 when they face-off with the Chilliwack Bruins.

Lock up your snowmobiles

A rash of snowmobile thefts took place Tuesday and local RCMP are advising owners to ensure machines and trailers are secured and inside, if possible. "Thieves scout targets and come prepared with the proper tools," Cpl.

Challenge to Live Right Now

Family YMCA in Prince George is sending out a challenge to residents to improve their health and that of the nation through its Live Right Now initiative.
Firms bruised in 'brew'-haha

Firms bruised in 'brew'-haha

It seems you can mingle beers in a box, but you can't call that box a "mingler" of beer. Two B.C. breweries worked up a head of steam over that trademarked word.
Full-day takes off at Montessori early learning centre

Full-day takes off at Montessori early learning centre

Families have responded well to the introduction of a full-day program at the Prince George Montessori Education Society's early learning centre.

Clark tours northern gateway

Releasing a plan to renew the northern and rural economy, B.C. Liberal candidate Christy Clark said Thursday she would continue efforts to develop the northern gateway.

Projects won't hinge on First Nations: Falcon

B.C. Liberal candidate Kevin Falcon says he wants to see First Nations become participants in the growing economy, but warned that natural resources projects will not be blocked because they don't have universal support.

H3N2 flu heading over the Rockies

Dr. David Bowering, chief medical health officer for Northern Health is giving a "heads-up" warning about a seasonal influenza that's hitting hard in Eastern Canada and moving west.