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Apartment building in Crescents passes through public hearing stage

Apartment building in Crescents passes through public hearing stage

A proposal to build a three-storey, nine-unit apartment building in the Crescents neighbourhood won city council's support Monday night following a public hearing.
Stabbing suspect flees scene

Stabbing suspect flees scene

Police are on the lookout for the suspect following a stabbing Monday evening. Called to the scene in the 2200 block of Spruce Street just before 7 p.m.
Arrest warrant issued; police ask for public's help

Arrest warrant issued; police ask for public's help

Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. Andrew Carl Pete, 24, is considered violent and should not be approached. Instead, if you see him, call 911 immediately.
Local chamber marks Chamber of Commerce Week

Local chamber marks Chamber of Commerce Week

It's Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C. and to celebrate the local chamber is hosting Business After 5, a networking event with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) where professionals come together Thursday at 5 p.m.
Citizen archive project receives award

Citizen archive project receives award

The Prince George Newspapers Digitization Project was honoured with the Jeanne Clarke local history award for service on Sunday night at the Bob Harkins branch of the Prince George Public Library.
Youth takes to civil court to overturn driving suspension

Youth takes to civil court to overturn driving suspension

A petition has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court in Prince George seeking to have the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles overturn a 24-hour driving suspension issued to a local minor. The issue is being taken to B.C.
UNBC co-hosting international conference on wood construction

UNBC co-hosting international conference on wood construction

For more than two decades, the annual HolzBau Forum in Germany has attracted thousands of experts in wood construction and has spawned HolzBau conferences across Europe.
Fletcher to run for NDP in Prince George-Valemount

Fletcher to run for NDP in Prince George-Valemount

A union activist based in Prince George will be the B.C. New Democrats' candidate in Prince George-Valemount. Natalie Fletcher will be acclaimed as the party's candidate at a March 11 nomination meeting, according to a statement issued Monday.
Local roofer fined for unsafe worksite

Local roofer fined for unsafe worksite

A roofer was fined $1,250 for unsafe conditions at a Prince George worksite. Essential Exterior Finishers was issued the levy Jan. 19 after a WorkSafeBC inspector noticed two employees working without fall protection.
WorkSafeBC fines tree faller

WorkSafeBC fines tree faller

WorkSafeBC has levied a fine against one of the firms contracted to fall trees in the effort to contain the spruce beetle. OBO Forest Management GP Ltd.