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Mayor's name removed from lawsuit

The name of Mayor Shari Green has been removed from a lawsuit launched in response to city council's decision to allow the Northern Supportive Recovery Centre to go ahead.
Downtown hotel, condo project underway

Downtown hotel, condo project underway

Site preparations are underway downtown for a $40 million hotel and luxury condominium project. According to developer Rod McLeod, an announcement will be made Monday about the build, including which flag the new hotel will carry.

Gun, drug raid trial starts

A trial is underway for a man police have said is a "known gang member" following a raid on a 100 block Victoria Street home nearly two years ago.
Enforcement now focus of parking debate

Enforcement now focus of parking debate

The decision not to award a contract for a pay parking system Monday night may have been unanimous, but the reasons behind individual councillor's votes were varied.

Eco group rails against oil plan

A local environmental group is looking to put the brakes on a burgeoning plan to ship oil by rail through northern B.C.

Alleged ex-gangster sentenced

A former Prince George man was back in court Monday to deal with the last of the charges he had been facing from the days when he was allegedly a member of a local gang.

Charities not under tax gun

Non-profit organizations can breathe easy for the upcoming 2014 budget deliberations, at least as far as property tax is concerned.

Evidence hearing to open Legebokoff trial

The trial for a young man accused of murdering four women in British Columbia's north will begin with a "voir dire" or "trial within a trial" to determine what evidence can be presented to the jury.

Leroux claims 'wild', says lawyer

A Prince George businessman was the maker of his own misfortune, the lawyer representing the federal government's tax collector argued during the opening statements Monday of a 10-day trial.
P.G. to make conference bid

P.G. to make conference bid

Council wants to add to the growing number of events taking place in Prince George during its centenary.