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Bear attack victim credits dog for cutting mauling short

Bear attack victim credits dog for cutting mauling short

If it wasn't for his dog, the victim of a bear attack in Forests for the World says his injuries would have been much worse. It was shortly after 4 p.m.
Last days of the Dome?

Last days of the Dome?

For 64 years, ever since it opened as a curling rink, the Roll-A-Dome has served as a community centre for the citizens of Prince George to gather for sports, entertainment and recreational activities.
Project Parent North offers supports

Project Parent North offers supports

Cindy Prince couldn't wait until her daughter Chaniel was three months old. That meant Prince could start participating in Project Parent North (PPN), a local program that supports parents raising their children.
Man injured in bear attack

Man injured in bear attack

A 46-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being attacked by a bear while walking his dog at Forests for the World. The attack happened at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the popular hiking, cycling and jogging trails near UNBC.
Fine now $368 for passing stopped school bus

Fine now $368 for passing stopped school bus

The fines passing school buses with flashing lights has been more-than doubled to $368, the provincial government said this week.
Drivers urged to slow down during long weekend

Drivers urged to slow down during long weekend

Whether heading out for a weekend getaway or staying local this Victoria Day long weekend, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is asking drivers to plan ahead for increased traffic volumes so they're not tempted to rush to their destination
UNBC Alumni Association names award winners

UNBC Alumni Association names award winners

University of Northern British Columbia alumni Gina Layte Liston and Sarah Foot will receive distinguished alumni awards, while Tim Swanky will earns an honorary designation at the 2016 alumni awards reception on May 26.
Fire then explosion shuts down Houston pellet plant

Fire then explosion shuts down Houston pellet plant

Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc.'s Houston pellet plant was the scene of an explosion Monday as crews were dealing with an offshoot of a fire that broke out in the operation over the weekend.
Runaway horse at Vanderhoof fair leads to lawsuit

Runaway horse at Vanderhoof fair leads to lawsuit

The Nechako Valley Exhibition and the owner of a runaway horse are being taken to court over the injuries a woman suffered during an incident at last August's fair in Vanderhoof. According to a notice of civil claim filed last week in B.C.
Local painters propose mural project for city

Local painters propose mural project for city

There are few murals in prominent public view in Prince George, some popular ones have been painted over, and yet many large walls are available for artistic upscaling.