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IIO criticism to be given a look, Morris says

IIO criticism to be given a look, Morris says

Confidential documents critical of the Independent Investigations Office's chief civilian director will be considered as part of a review being conducted by a special committee, Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris said Friday.

An approval of Northern Gateway would jeopardize LNG: Teegee

Some B.C. aboriginal leaders have warned Premier Christy Clark to stand firm against the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline or risk jeopardizing First Nations' support for LNG. Clark has pinned her growth strategy for B.C.
Cropped for cancer

Cropped for cancer

Six-year-old Evan Yarmish holds the 12 inch long braid stylist Tammy Rae Raby cut away at Rock Your Hair Salon Thursday afternoon.

Fire breaks out at Pine Street home

Prince George Fire Rescue was called to a familiar location on Thursday morning. Shortly after 7:45 a.m.
Walk for Lou Gehrig's disease goes Sunday

Walk for Lou Gehrig's disease goes Sunday

The mind stays sharp while the body slowly loses muscle control. Sharon Cairns, a local retired teacher and school administrator, has seen it happen. Cairns mother, Annie Ruth McInnes, died eight months after being diagnosed with ALS.

Jail time issued for series of crimes

A Prince George man well known to police and the courts was sentenced Wednesday to jail time for 13 offences from three incidents.

Stolen trucks net jail time

A man was sentenced to 16 months in jail Wednesday in part for his involvement in a series of vehicle thefts slightly more than a year ago. Michael Ryan Burwell, 33, was issued the term for seven counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Cops for Cancer tour gathering steam

Cops for Cancer tour gathering steam

RCMP traffic constable Brian Davis isn't joining the Cops for Cancer ride to Prince Rupert but he might be in the area this September catching dinner to help feed those hungry riders.
Enbridge opponents rally against pipeline

Enbridge opponents rally against pipeline

Several hundred people gathered outside MP Dick Harris' office on Thursday to voice their opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.
Becker recruited by Okanagan Hockey Academy

Becker recruited by Okanagan Hockey Academy

As a minor hockey player growing up in Saskatoon, Jason Becker was a wide-eyed student when he made the trek to Penticton to attend the renowned Okanagan Hockey School.