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Fire at wood treatment plant doused

Fire at wood treatment plant doused

Prince George Fire Rescue firefighters dealt with a blaze at Northwest Wood Treaters on Tuesday night In all, 17 firefighters from four halls were called to the scene at 10553 Willow Cale Forest Road at 7:26 p.m.
Non-stop flights to Dease Lake to start June 6

Non-stop flights to Dease Lake to start June 6

NT Air will be providing non-stop service to Dease Lake from the Prince George. The seasonal flight takes to the skies twice a week starting June 6 and ending October 27.
Jewett, Alwood sent to prison for swarming attacks

Jewett, Alwood sent to prison for swarming attacks

Saying he needed to emphasize the principles of denunciation and deterrence over rehabilitation, a Prince George provincial court judge sentenced the woman and man involved in "vicious, cowardly" swarming-style attacks against two youths to federal t
National festival Sesqui to stop in P.G.

National festival Sesqui to stop in P.G.

Next year Prince George will be a stop for a national "interactive media touring festival" celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Kennel opponents more bark than bite

Kennel opponents more bark than bite

A dog kennel looking for a home in the closed Haldi Road school seems to have found some support in the community, but not all neighbours followed the pack.
Crown seeking jail for ‘a senseless crime’

Crown seeking jail for ‘a senseless crime’

When a drunk driver faces the courts, their sentence should reflect the tragic circumstances, the senselessness of the act and offer a message to the community - and all drivers - that when the crime causes death, it will be dealt with severely.
Deadly intersection under review: ministry

Deadly intersection under review: ministry

B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation says it is working with police and the coroner to investigate Friday’s death of a 15-year-old girl at a dangerous intersection.
Leader of botched home invasion sentenced to federal time

Leader of botched home invasion sentenced to federal time

The instigator of a home invasion that saw the culprits get more than they bargained for was sentenced Monday to a further two years and seven months in prison for her role in the escapade.
Court of Appeal upholds orders against massage therapist

Court of Appeal upholds orders against massage therapist

The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a B.C. College of Massage Therapists' decision to impose interim orders requiring a Prince George practitioner to have a chaperone present whenever he is treating a female patient.
Shots fired in Williams Lake

Shots fired in Williams Lake

Williams Lake police have one person in custody and seized a firearm after a shots fired report came in just after 4 a.m. Monday. Officers attended the scene at a residence in the 900 block of Western Ave. in Williams Lake.