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Human remains found

Human remains found

The Prince George RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after human remains were found in a burnt-out structure at Gravel Pit Lake, just off Highway 16 West near Isle Pierre Road on Saturday afternoon.

Mill closures part of 'manufactured crisis', says northern B.C. MP

When faced with the mountain pine beetle epidemic, the provincial government didn't do enough to ensure the viability of vulnerable mills, according to Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen.

Skateman gliding through P.G.

A man aiming to set the rollerblading distance record stops in Prince George this morning.

City firms try luck at Irish effort

A delegation from Prince George was in Belfast and Dublin last week as part of an initiative to attract skilled tradespeople from Ireland and North Ireland to come to B.C. Initiatives Prince George (IPG), Stinger Welding Ltd.
Shooting suspect at large

Shooting suspect at large

Police are on the lookout for a suspect after a Saturday night shooting sent one man to hospital. Around 11:45 p.m. Nov. 3, Prince George RCMP responded to a 911 report of shots fired on Nation Crescent.
Fir Street fire damages garage

Fir Street fire damages garage

Two people escaped unharmed from a Saturday morning house fire. Prince George Fire Rescue crews were called to a home in the 1600 block of Fir Street just before 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 where they were met by heavy smoke coming from an attached garage.
Panel's mine judgement 'a mistake' says Taseko

Panel's mine judgement 'a mistake' says Taseko

Opponents of the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine rejoiced Friday after a federal environmental assessment was critical of the project, but the company behind the plan vows to challenge the findings.

Three-vehicle crash closes highway

A collision involving a trio of commercial vehicles closed a stretch of Highway 16 near Bednesti for about six hours on Thursday morning. Police were called to the scene shortly before 1 a.m. after one of the vehicles rolled into the ditch.

Minister launches mentorship program in P.G.

One of the Canadian cities speaking loudest on behalf of new and small business is Prince George. That voice grew louder on Friday when a province-wide government tool was unveiled.

Cancer centre celebrates first anniversary

One year after the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North opened its doors in Prince George, it continues to add new services for regional patients. During the centre's first birthday celebrations on Friday, radiation oncologist Dr.