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Witness sought in explosives investigation

Prince George RCMP are seeking a potential witness related to the bomb scare earlier this week. Specifically, they are looking for the occupants of a grey Mazda pickup truck with matching canopy.

Firefighters called to two blazes

Prince George Fire Rescue crews were called out to two fires on Thursday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m.

Northern B.C. MP becomes finance critic

Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen's new job is to keep new Finance Minister Joe Oliver in check. A shadow cabinet shuffle Thursday moved Cullen from the House Leader of the Official Opposition to the party's finance critic.

Advocate needed to help seniors 'navigate the system'

Lorna Dittmar, chair of the Prince George Council of Seniors advocacy committee, has high hopes for the newly appointed provincial seniors' advocate. "I'm pleased," said Dittmar.
Street sweeping set to start

Street sweeping set to start

As the snow continues to melt, city road crews will soon turn their attention to street sweeping and cleaning.

Alpay, Dix to receive achievement award

Prince George businessman Selen Alpay and longtime local volunteer Judy Dix are among this year's winners of the B.C. Community Achievement Awards.

Truck theft, dangerous driving earns guilty verdict

A Prince George man was found guilty Thursday of leading police on a chase in a stolen pickup truck loaded with stolen industrial equipment that ended with the vehicle in a ditch near the Westgate Shopping Centre.
NDP hopeful offers 'a bit of the gab'

NDP hopeful offers 'a bit of the gab'

By his own admission John Horgan wasn't top of mind with provincial NDP members when he came through Prince George during the party's 2011 leadership race.
Regional district passes budget

Regional district passes budget

The average Prince George homeowner may not notice much of a difference on the regional district portion of their tax bill. On Thursday afternoon, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George approved their 2014 budget and five-year financial plan.
Directors pass marijuana bylaw

Directors pass marijuana bylaw

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has approved what may be a temporary measure to control where new medical marijuana facilities can set up shop.