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Citizen of the year up for grabs

It's time to shine a spotlight on generous residents and their contributions to Prince George. The Prince George Community Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year.

Double stabbing under investigation

Police are investigating an apparent double stabbing believed to have occurred near a downtown soup kitchen on Monday night. Called to the scene in the 1200 block of Second Avenue at about 8 p.m.

City librarian earns provincial honour

In just four years Amy Dawley has built the teen and young adult specialty at the Prince George Public Library into an award-winning department.

Regional district denies cabin expansion

Allowing one family to build a lakeside cabin large enough to comfortably hold their number could be setting a dangerous precedent agreed members of the regional district's board of directors.
The little engine that did

The little engine that did

After only her second day on the job, the new conductor of the Little Prince is already finding the experience rewarding. "It's really incredible," said Tianni Calogheros. "You see all those kids, they're having so much fun.

Hydro projects can go ahead, judge rules

The Holmes Hydroelectric projects can all go ahead as planned. A pair of environmental groups had attempted to block the 10 proposed river turbines east of Prince George near McBride.
Heroin substitute confirmed as cause of two deaths

Heroin substitute confirmed as cause of two deaths

Prince George RCMP have issued a second warning about a powerful narcotic that may have been sold as heroin after the B.C. Coroners Service confirmed Friday that it was the cause of two deaths in the city.
Hotel installs 'northern style' rooftop garden

Hotel installs 'northern style' rooftop garden

A raw log rooftop garden now sits in the sun atop the Coast Inn of the North. You can't see it from street level, but soon you will be able to detect its presence in the taste of the foods served from the hotel's kitchen and catering operations.

Home invasion yields six-year sentence

A Prince George man was sentenced to eight years Friday for his role in a home invasion that allegedly involved bear spraying a quadriplegic man and his two caregivers.

Pine Valley supporters plan rally

The group pushing for the city to reconsider their idea to sell the Pine Valley golf course for commercial development is looking to gather support.