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Sirens' call issued for blood

Prince George's emergency services workers are partnering with Canadian Blood Services this month for the annual "Sirens for Life" campaign and are encouraging the public to get involved.
Cold comfort

Cold comfort

Five years ago Elda Armstrong dreaded making a drive out to Ness Lake Bible Camp, but Wednesday she was more than happy to return to jump into the frigid water.

Highway 16 East closed

Highway 16 is closed in both directions one kilometre east of Purden Ski Resort and is expected to remain that way for some time due to a collision. North District and Prince George RCMP were called to the scene at 3:30 p.m.

Couple killed in highway accident

A Prince Rupert couple were killed on Sunday in a car crash on Highway 16 near Houston. The B.C.
Police kept busy New Year's Eve

Police kept busy New Year's Eve

From weapons incidents to a dog that wouldn't leave a police car, Prince George RCMP received over 100 calls for service during a busy New Year's Eve night shift.
Core impact dominated 2013

Core impact dominated 2013

If the core services review process was the benchmark for 2012 at city hall, then 2013 was dominated by the fallout.
Introducing Northern B.C.'s new year's baby

Introducing Northern B.C.'s new year's baby

Sarah Coffey and Joe Elliott expected their first child would make an appearance into the world well before Christmas Day, instead they got Prince George's new year's baby of 2014. Catherine Clair Elliott-Coffey was born at 5:03 a.m.
Pastors ready for polar plunge

Pastors ready for polar plunge

The congregation at Central Fellowship Baptist Church enthusiastically took up the challenge to raise $500 to send Pastor Brian Joyce into the chilly water again during Ness Lake Bible Camp's 11th annual Polar Bear Dip on New Year's day.
Red Nose ready for New Year's Eve

Red Nose ready for New Year's Eve

As holiday celebrations continue, the party to end all parties for 2013 is happening on New Year's Eve, and Operation Red Nose is ready to provide safe rides home.

Bond 'optimistic' on skills training front

Despite months of often contentious negotiations, Shirley Bond is confident the federal and provincial governments can reach an agreement over skills training funding in the coming year.