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Prince George city staff are recommending utility rate increases for water, sewer and garbage collection in 2012 that could cost the average household $87.48 per year.

A repeat offender was sentenced to one year in jail Monday for possession for the purpose of trafficking for an incident that began when a Mountie came across a man asleep in a running vehicle.

Excessive speeding allegations got three Prince George police officers charged, but excessive court delays got them all off without a trial.

There aren't many ways to think globally and act locally in the same instance, but 27 Million Voices (27MV) lets Prince George do so.

The youth has been named who allegedly tried to steal a Corvette but ended up locked inside it as the owner stood by awaiting police. Brent Jameson Morgan, 20, has been charged with three property-related offenses and one weapons offense.

Whether they came to meet a TV personality, get their flu shot or learn about a local service, thousands of Prince George residents kept the fifth annual Healthier You Expo hopping. The Civic Centre was bustling from the time doors opened at 10 a.m.

Known for her past runs for city council and then the House of Commons, Betty Bekkering is seeking a seat on school board and contends she has what it takes to be an effective trustee.

Oct. 20 Nathaniel Lazarus Basil was sentenced to 24 days in jail for breach of probation and breach of an undertaking or recognizance. Henry Charles Pius was sentenced to one day in jail for breach of probation. Oct.

The City of Prince George, parks and solid waste services division would like to advise the public that the road on Connaught Hill Park will be closed for the season effective Oct. 28. The park will remain open for pedestrian use.

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) has sold its marine terminal near Kitimat, B.C., to Royal Dutch Shell, which has been looking into possibly building a liquefied natural gas plant on the province's north coast. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.