Local News

A third-party review of the police watchdog's investigation into the death of Greg Matters has found no fault with the Independent Investigations Office's (IIO) process.

The Association Advocating for Women and Children is seeking donations to help bring some Christmas cheer to the women who are forced to used its downtown shelter over the holiday season.

A 51-year-old woman was evacuated by helicopter after she slipped and broke her leg while hiking in the Tabor Mountain area on Sunday afternoon. Called to the scene at 12:45 p.m.

About 34 per cent of the city's estimated eligible voters showed up to cast their ballots in the 2014 local government elections.

A 900-block Victoria Street motel suffered about $200,000 in damage when a fire broke out Sunday, Prince George Fire Rescue said. Sixteen firefighters from three halls were called to the Econo Lodge shortly after 7 p.m.

Prince George residents rejected public water fluoridation in a referendum on Saturday.

There will be a few new faces in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George boardroom when the group convenes for a new four-year term on Dec. 18.

A new skin is going onto the building at the southwest corner of Second Avenue and Victoria Street. The high-profile project has been in the public eye for the past two weeks as demolition crews cordoned off parts of the busy intersection.

If Prince George youth had anything to say about Saturday's vote, city council would have had a drastic overhaul.

The city has issued updated numbers from last night's local government election. Instead of the initially reported 111 ballots cast in favour of Frank Everitt at the Kelly Road polling station, the incumbent actually received 1,111 votes.