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Geocaching workshop set for Sunday

Geocaching is like a live outdoorsy treasure hunt, but with an online presence as well. The Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum is holding an introductory course to geocaching that's suitable for the whole family Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bait car theft nets 60 days

A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for breaking into a bait car. Mathew Simon Jones was issued the sentence on a count of theft under $5,000 in Prince George provincial court on Thursday, two days after he was arrested.

Province stands firm against pipeline proposal

The provincial government took its strongest stand yet against the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline on Friday.

Trustees agree to draft bullying policy

After 18 months of listening to stories of students being bullied as a result of their perceived or actual sexual preferences, School District 57 trustees have decided to act.

Retail rumours run aground

There's plenty of movement happening on the Prince George retail scene, but not all of the rumours match the reality. Prince George will soon be home to Old Navy.
Chinese consul donates books

Chinese consul donates books

A donation of books to the Prince George Public Library marks the beginning of strong ties between the institution and the Chinese Consulate General.

Two arrested in string of thefts

Police believe a string of pickup truck and motorized equipment thefts reported this week have been committed by a "small organized group" and have arrested two men.

House arrest for whiskey theft

A Prince George man has been issued a six-month conditional sentence and six months probation for his role in an April 2012 robbery of a liquor store. Petdro Adam Felix, 24, was issued the term Thursday in Prince George provincial court.
Psych grad student earns top UNBC honours

Psych grad student earns top UNBC honours

Eleven years after receiving her high school diploma at Prince George secondary school, Cherisse Seaton can finally say she's finished school.

Pipeline good for Canada, Northern Gateway argues

Northern Gateway believes its pipeline proposal should proceed because it's in the best interest of Canada, despite the stiff public opposition to the plan.