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Forestry conference set for P.G.

The future of the forest is on the discussion floor at the annual Council of Forest Industries conference. The event alternates in and out of Prince George, one of the world's forestry hotspots, and 2013 is an in-year.

Municipalities mull 911 fee

The regional district's chief administrator is part of the group investigating adding 911 charges to your cell phone bill.
Cook to make court appearance

Cook to make court appearance

Lloyd William Cook is scheduled to appear in Prince George provincial court this morning on a charge of failing to appear for a B.C. Supreme Court Justice's decision on counts he was facing in relation to the death of his stepson 13 years ago.

UNBC students conducting Haldi poll

Is the concept of "not in my backyard" really a factor in the controversy over the proposed women's recovery centre in the former Haldi Road school or are the biggest problems with the way the city handled the application? Using a public opinion poll

Ertmoed sentenced for jewelry store heist

Dillon Benjamin Ertmoed has been sentenced to a further 586 days in prison for his role in the midday smash and grab at a Pine Centre Mall jewelry store. Ertmoed, 21, who had been in custody for 143 days since his arrest Sept.

Jail time for fraud

Wilfred Joseph Thomas, 36, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Friday for two counts of fraud in relation to incidents on Aug. 14 and 15, 2012 when police received reports of fraudulent money orders being passed in Prince George.

New B.C. Services Cards available Friday

As of Friday, B.C. residents can start applying for a new identification card to be used as a combined driver's licence/CareCard for health services. The B.C.
Clutch performance

Clutch performance

Four P.G. master techs take on Volvo's best
Mounties want to investigate report of abuse against B.C. aboriginal girls

Mounties want to investigate report of abuse against B.C. aboriginal girls

OTTAWA - The RCMP says it wants to get to the bottom of abuse allegations against its officers in British Columbia, but the international rights watchdog that has publicized them isn't helping them investigate.

Two-year term urged for robbery

Crown counsel Tyler Bauman is asking for a two-year prison term for Dillon Benjamin Ertmoed, who plead guilty to two counts related to a Sept. 19 mid-day smash and grab at the Michael Hill jewelry store in Pine Centre Mall.