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Mounties nab four drunk drivers over weekend

Mounties nab four drunk drivers over weekend

Four drivers made the wrong choice and had their privileges revoked after having too much to drink before getting behind the wheel, according to Prince George RCMP numbers from the weekend.
Dunster farmer fined for failing to report shooting of wildlife

Dunster farmer fined for failing to report shooting of wildlife

The owner of a farm near Dunster was fined $500 for failing to report the shooting of wildlife in relation to the alleged deaths of four grizzly bears near Dunster, but five other charges he was facing were stayed Friday during a hearing in McBride p
Fill the bin set for Cougars game

Fill the bin set for Cougars game

Prince George Cougars fans are being asked to bring non-perishable food to Tuesday night's game at CN Centre. That's where Waste Management is hosting a "fill the bin" event with proceeds going to the Salvation Army food bank.
Another suspicious house fire reported

Another suspicious house fire reported

For the second time in less than two days, Prince George Fire Rescue has been called to the scene of a suspicious house fire in the Hart Highway area.
RCMP launch holiday CounterAttack campaign

RCMP launch holiday CounterAttack campaign

Holiday season revelers are being urged to think twice before getting behind the wheel after a night on the town. The annual winter CounterAttack program is up and running.
Needle exchange to act as overdose site

Needle exchange to act as overdose site

The Prince George needle exchange at Third and George will be opened seven days a week and work as an overdose prevention site, Northern Health said Friday.
Three fires now deemed suspicious

Three fires now deemed suspicious

A third suspicious fire has struck the city this week. A carport and the vehicle parked inside it were damaged in a blaze at a Michael Road home near North Nechako Road early Friday morning, Prince George RCMP said.
Canfor Pulp project wins council's support

Canfor Pulp project wins council's support

Canfor Pulp's bid to build a water treatment plant and decanting pond on the north shore of the Nechako River won city council's approval on Monday night, when a rezoning bylaw to allow the project to go ahead passed third reading following a public
City's user fees and charges on the way up

City's user fees and charges on the way up

A near across-the-board increase in fees and charges for city services over the next three years is on its way. City council gave three readings Monday night to a bylaw for three-per-cent per year hikes for the next three years.
D-d-deeep c-c-cold gonna s-s-stay

D-d-deeep c-c-cold gonna s-s-stay

The deep freeze gripping the city is going to stay for awhile longer. In fact, it's going to get colder before it gets warmer, according to an Environment Canada forecast which sees the daytime high dipping south of -20 C through to Thursday.