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Crime Stoppers convention coming to city

Crime Stoppers convention coming to city

Police stop crime, but civilians can also fight for justice with Crime Stoppers. The venerable organization is bringing its best people and top ideas to Prince George for the agency's annual general meeting and convention.
Haiti: portrait of a disaster

Haiti: portrait of a disaster

In the months after a devastating earthquake rocked Haiti, tents erected by displaced families filled parks, streets and all available spaces. It's the first image Martin de Vries saw when he landed in March, just two months after the 7.
Budget 'political hypocrisy': Cullen

Budget 'political hypocrisy': Cullen

The rollout of the federal government's 2015 financial plan wasn't worth the wait, according to the Opposition finance critic.
Tories unveil election-focused budget

Tories unveil election-focused budget

With the federal government adamant to deliver on its promise of a balanced budget this year there wasn't a lot of wiggle room for gift-wrapped surprises, but there is still enough to help voters start drawing lines in the sand.
Shooting victim accused gang boss of theft

Shooting victim accused gang boss of theft

Hours before he was shot, the victim of an alleged attempted murder was out to confront a noted figure of the city's organized crime scene over a missing possession, the court heard Tuesday.
Snow pack boosts flooding risk

Snow pack boosts flooding risk

The risk of seasonal flooding remains on the high side for the region thanks to a higher-than-normal snow pack, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
Two found not guilty of home invasion

Two found not guilty of home invasion

Two men were found not guilty last week of invading a 400-block Ogilvie St. home in early 2013. The verdict was reached Thursday for Sameer Madhok, 43, and Mark Anthony Stewart, 33, following a trial in B.C. Supreme Court.
Homeowners facing tax hike

Homeowners facing tax hike

A property tax increase higher than the increase to the overall budget levy wouldn't be fair to residents, members of city council decided Monday night.
Paul Brandt and Dean Brody at CN Centre Sept. 29

Paul Brandt and Dean Brody at CN Centre Sept. 29

Two of Canada's biggest country music names are coming to Prince George together. Paul Brandt and Dean Brody are co-headlining a long run across the breadth of Canada - 21 cities altogether - and Prince George is on their calendar Sept.
Shooting victim refused to give name, trial hears

Shooting victim refused to give name, trial hears

A trial for a man accused of attempted murder saw and heard recordings Monday of a shooting victim who was clearly in pain but claimed he didn't know who shot him when pressed by police trying to find his attacker.