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Tight race a prospect in Cariboo North

An anticipated three-way race in Cariboo North could raise the profile of the riding, according to the newly nominated NDP candidate.

Parolee arrested

A woman for whom a Canada-wide warrant was issued last week has been apprehended. Brittany Katarina Joseph, 21, was arrested Saturday in Burns Lake, RCMP said Monday. The warrant was issued Jan.
Church filled as P.G. said goodbye to pastor

Church filled as P.G. said goodbye to pastor

In a life that spanned 79 years, Lance Morgan distinguished himself a charismatic non-judgmental pastor with an endearing sense of humour who always looked for the best in people as a humble servant of God.

Rescue group saddled with huge vet bills for sick horse

A quarantined horse is confined to a solitary pen at Prince George Equine Rescue but the bills for her care have galloped away.

Cariboo North names NDP contender

The B.C. New Democrats have nominated former Cariboo Regional District director Duncan Barnett as their candidate in Cariboo North for the 2013 provincial election. "The Cariboo is a beautiful place that I'm proud to call home," said Barnett.
Developer has big plans for highway site

Developer has big plans for highway site

A Vancouver property developer plans to build 110,000 square feet of retail space on an 8.7-acre parcel of lane along Highway 16 West.
Bad wiring cause of incident

Bad wiring cause of incident

What was thought to be a hazardous materials incident has turned out to be a case of faulty electrical wiring, Prince George Fire Rescue has said of an incident late last week.
Time to take on P.G.

Time to take on P.G.

Having conquered her fear of Bones, the crocodile mascot, roaming the parking lot of The Exploration Place, it was time for four-year-old Julianna Caron to venture outside the walls of the museum to try another activity.

Internet buzz building for P.G.

Social media is a new stage Prince George is performing on. Tourism Prince George is about to launch an entire promotional campaign based on person-to-person online linkages, and they aren't taking this step without some prior evidence to go on.

Flipped logging truck closes highway

A flipped logging truck ha closed Highway 97 North near Honeymoon Creek about 20 km. north of the junction with Highway 39 into Mackenzie. No detour is in place and the highway will remain closed until as late as 2 p.m.