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Electrical short causes home fire

The Pineview Volunteer Fire Department was called to an electrical fire at a home in the 6900 block of Sutley Road on Friday. The fire broke out shortly before 2:45 p.m. Friday afternoon, Pineview Chief Lyle Wood said.

Warm weather brings campfire concerns

The August long weekend is upon us and with warm sunny weather on tap across the province, campers will be out in full force, battling the bugs. Smokey campfires are one way to get rid of pesky insects but campers are being reminded to be careful.

City manager moving on

Derek Bates will be stepping down as city manager at the end of this year.
Stranded rafters rescued from island

Stranded rafters rescued from island

Two young people were rescued Friday afternoon after running into trouble while floating down the Nechako River.

Pipeline may create major problems, says Fort St. James council

Enbridge is holding out hope the District of Fort St. James will reconsider its opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, but the community's mayor said it's unlikely. Fort St.
Province blinks on eye care

Province blinks on eye care

Prince George optometrist Robert Reid was able to prescribe medication for glaucoma for the first time on Wednesday.

Unions will vote to merge

Some Prince George forestry, railway and media workers could soon be part of Canada's largest private sector union.

Park project proceeds

It's been a long time coming, so what was one more day due to rain? City staff began work on the second phase of the Duchess community park project Thursday, laying the groundwork for the incoming accessible playground and mini mountain bike skills p
Olympic photo galleries

Olympic photo galleries

Katrin Holtwick of Germany digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the other German team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. For more Olympic photos click on Community above, then go to Photo Galleries.

Twins in custody

Twin brothers are behind bars facing several charges following an alleged assault and robbery at a Salmon Valley home last week.