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NDP to choose leader in early fall

NDP to choose leader in early fall

The atmosphere at this weekend's B.C. New Democratic Party convention was charged with excitement and eagerness for change, according to a local delegate.

Bylaw changes questioned

Changes to the city's bylaw legislating who is qualified to inspect and test fire protection equipment are too restrictive, according to a professional regulatory association.

Winter storm causes outages

A major winter storm knocked out power to thousands of B.C.Hydro customers, forced one local school to close its doors and made driving treacherous in and around Prince George on Friday.
Updated story: Four arrested in Bjornson murder case

Updated story: Four arrested in Bjornson murder case

Four people are in custody in connection with the January 2012 murder of Fribjon Bjornson whose remains were found in an abandoned home on the Nak'azdli reserve adjacent to Fort St. James, North District RCMP said Monday.

Local climber nominated for National alpine club board

If you want to make it onto the board of the Alpine Club of Canada, it might help if you climb to the top of Mount Robson that same year. It seems to have worked for Frank Spears.

North not losing MLAs

When the lines get redrawn to accommodate the province's growing population, the Liberal government wants to make sure northern and rural ridings don't lose their representation.
RCMP detachment unveiled

RCMP detachment unveiled

The Prince George RCMP officially unveiled its new detachment on Victoria Street in a ceremony on Saturday - although police won't begin operating out of the facility until late this year or early next year. The stylish, modern $38.

Man charged following violent crime spree in University Heights

A Prince George man faces eight charges following a rash of attacks in the University Heights subdivision on Thursday evening, in which a hammer and a drain pipe were allegedly wielded.

Robbery suspects arrested

Two men are in custody after a Prince George homeowner thwarted an attempt to steal a gun safe from his home late last Saturday night.
Young couple wins Hospice Dream Home Lottery

Young couple wins Hospice Dream Home Lottery

Winning the Prince George Hospice Society's Dream Home Lottery could not have come at a more convenient time for a young Prince George couple, nor could the move be any bigger.