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RCMP shake down Greyhound cargo

RCMP shake down Greyhound cargo

After members of the Peace Region Traffic Services pulled over a vehicle for speeding on Jan. 25 and later charged a male and two females with drug trafficking charges, little did they realize that the search was not over.
Lumber prices show hopeful signs

Lumber prices show hopeful signs

The lumber industry could be cutting deep into black ink for the first time in years. Industry analysts were cautiously optimistic already about the rebounding numbers in the U.S.

P.G. seniors will soon be Better at Home

A provincial program aimed at making it easier for seniors to stay in their own homes is coming to Prince George next year.

Council pushes Strengthening Families

The city's work to stop crime before it starts is what truly separates it from other "dangerous cities." Coun.Garth Frizzell said he was unable to draw parallels between Prince George and cities such as Detroit, Mich., in terms of prevention.

Businesses to have say on DBIA

Downtown businesses get to decide whether they want to keep paying to be represented by their local improvement area.
Railway Museum celebrates 30 years

Railway Museum celebrates 30 years

To celebrate the Central B.C. Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society's 30th anniversary, a new exhibit, Still on Track: 30 Years of the Railway and Forestry Museum Society, opens Thursday.
Verdict to be delivered with or without Cook

Verdict to be delivered with or without Cook

The accused man who failed to show up for a verdict last week on a case surrounding the death of his stepson 13 years ago has been deemed an absconder. The outcome, reached Tuesday by B.C.

Jail time issued for biting incident

A man who bit a security guard during an early morning altercation at a Prince George seniors home has been sentenced to nearly 17 months in jail and two years probation.

CNC faculty reach tentative deal

The College of New Caledonia Faculty Association has reached a settlement on compensation that will give college instructors a four per cent wage increase over the life of a two-year contract, which would expire March 31, 2014.

Crash witnesses sought

Police are asking anyone who witnessed a Mon., Jan. 28 collision south of Prince George that claimed the life of a Surrey truck driver to contact them by calling North District RCMP traffic services at 250-649-4004.