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Fracking, oil, gas subject of consultation

Fracking, oil, gas subject of consultation

The Fraser Basin Council will be investigating the human health risks associated with oil and gas development in Northeast B.C. The organization will be conducting the first of a three-phase investigation on behalf of the B.C. Ministry of Health.

Ice oval under water, colder weather expected

For the second straight day, rain, wind and warm winter temperatures Wednesday turned the Exhibition Park ice oval into a 400-metre ring of water, forcing closure of the popular facility.
More medical patients taking the bus

More medical patients taking the bus

A record number of patients in need of medical services to and from the Northern Health region took the bus in 2011.

Northern Gateway has B.C. residents' backing: poll

Slightly less than a majority of British Columbians support construction of the Northern Gateway pipeline according to a poll commissioned by the project's main proponent.
Canada-wide warrant issued for local woman

Canada-wide warrant issued for local woman

The Prince George RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a parolee wanted for being unlawfully at large. A Canada-wide warrant was issued on Dec. 16, when Antoinetta Pozzebon, age 50, failed to return to her halfway house in Prince George.
Five-vehicle crash closes main PG route

Five-vehicle crash closes main PG route

A five-vehicle crash on Highway 97 blocked traffic for about an hour in the vicinity of PGSS and Pine Centre Mall. It was 11:30 a.m. when the flow was restored to the main artery through the city.
Map of the Day - Ferguson Lake

Map of the Day - Ferguson Lake

Ferguson Lake is small lake within the City of Prince George, along the north-east edge of the city limits. The lake has been stocked with brook trout for several years, but starting in 2007, the lake is being developed as an urban fishery.
Police probing Meadowbrook fire

Police probing Meadowbrook fire

The fire at the Meadowbrook apartment complex is now a criminal investigation. Police are looking for a suspect in the blaze that displaced almost 30 people from their homes on New Year's Day.

Willow River rallies to help homeless family

A fundraising effort is now underway for a family in the Willow River area burned from their home on Monday evening. The Willow River Store is the drop-off point for donations as the family of four tries to get back on its feet.

Drugs, alcohol impaired December drivers

The Christmas season's driving brought everyone home alive, in 2011, but impairment was still a concern for Prince George police. "There were no fatalities in our area as a result of alcohol or drug impairment," said RCMP Cpl.