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Texas riders reach decade mark

Texas riders reach decade mark

When the 24 members of the Texas 4000 Rockies team gather every morning for their dedication circle, it's not a sombre event.
Driver dies in rollover near Quesnel

Driver dies in rollover near Quesnel

The driver and lone occupant was declared deceased at the scene Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 97 South, just north of Red Bluff Road near Quesnel. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 8:44 a.m.

Ambulance service to Francois Lake region improved

A new ambulance station on the south side of Francois Lake has lowered response times and improved service to the largely rural community.
Police looking for Upland attacker

Police looking for Upland attacker

Police are asking for help in finding the person responsible for an early Tuesday morning attack. On July 16, just after 2 a.m.

Forestry inspections down

The number of forestry compliance inspections in B.C. have dropped dramatically over the past three years and could fall even further, according a report released Tuesday by the Forest Practices Board.

Multiple-family house construction rises in June

Prince George saw starts on 50 units of new multiple-family housing last month while construction of single family homes appeared to have returned to last year's pace after hitting some turbulence, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Farmers' markets play bigger role

Farmers' markets play bigger role

As the interest in local food continues to grow, the province's farmers markets are having a larger impact on local economies, according to a recent study led by a local professor.

RCMP nab assault suspect

Prince George RCMP arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of assaulting a female following a brief chase early Wednesday afternoon.
One hospital, to go

One hospital, to go

If a hospital department in B.C. becomes incapacitated either due to a planned renovation or an unforeseen event, the province's mobile medical unit can come on scene to help out.

Motivated volunteers offer free dressings for cancer patients

Sometimes it's the littlest things that make the biggest difference.