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Lakeland Mills employee's in-custody death ruled suicide

Lakeland Mills employee's in-custody death ruled suicide

The downhill psychological slide of a Lakeland Mills employee that ended when he committed suicide while in custody at the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre has been outlined in a coroner's report on the man's death.
Air advisory cancelled, public transit free

Air advisory cancelled, public transit free

An air quality advisory has been cancelled for Prince George. The advisory was first issued Wednesday morning by the Ministry of the Environment and Northern Health due to high levels of fine particulate. It was called off Thursday morning.
Mine dealt fresh no

Mine dealt fresh no

The federal government has once again rejected the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine near Williams Lake, but the company behind the plan isn't giving up.

Forestry firm uses heads to show anti-bullying support

A northern B.C. industrial company turned the colour pink on its head Wednesday. On the day commemorating anti-bullying, Conifex Timber Inc.
Jail term issued for grow op tender

Jail term issued for grow op tender

A Lower Mainland man was sentenced this week to a year in jail for tending a marijuana grow operation in the Prince George area. Minh Van Vu, 51, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2010 at an 11000 block Christopher Road property just north of city limits.

Air quality advisory in effect

An air quality advisory is in place for the city of Prince George due to high levels of particulate matter.
Mob of pink makes stand against bullying

Mob of pink makes stand against bullying

On musical cue, a pink tide washed over the Pine Centre Mall's centre court Wednesday.
Spring break to come earlier next year

Spring break to come earlier next year

School District 57 made official its biggest show of support Tuesday for the Canada Winter Games .
Foundation funding medical technology

Foundation funding medical technology

Grants from the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation have helped put lifesaving equipment into the hands of healthcare professionals in the North. On Wednesday, the foundation presented a cheque for $1.
Feds turn down New Prosperity mine

Feds turn down New Prosperity mine

The federal government has rejected the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine, citing concerns raised in an environmental assessment.