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Farmers worry about wet

Local farmers have put away their cowboy boots in favour of gum rubbers so far this growing season. Those with cows have plenty to smile about right now, with lush pastures to feed their herds.

Supreme Court orders new trial for Prince George motorcycle accident victim

The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a Prince George woman seeking a settlement from ICBC for the severe brain injuries she suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Secrets of P.G. revealed on walking tour

A brothel and Prince George City Hall once had something in common, but that changed quickly once word got about about a certain building's history.

Oland groomed as heir to IPG throne

When the city's economic development branch had to replace former president and CEO Tim McEwan, they didn't have to look far.

Fishing, boating offences focus of holiday weekend sweep

Conservation officers were out in force across the Omineca region over the long weekend, with 34 incidents to report. Sgt.

Man gets 10 years for drug offences

A Quesnel man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to several drug and firearms related offences.

Long weekend highways fatality free

North District RCMP traffic services Staff Sgt. Pat McTiernan was in a celebratory mood of his own following a Canada Day long weekend in which there were no fatalities or serious injury accidents in the region.

June rainfall was near record-setting

Prince George has just endured its third wettest June on record. It rained on 21 of the month's 30 days and by the time it was over, 123.

Report offers more sober thoughts on spanking

Generations of parents were taught by sparing the rod, they would be spoiling their child, but a study released this week in the medical journal Pediatrics links childhood spanking to adult mental health issues.

Camp labours under heavy weather

They're not exactly singing in the rain, but organizers of outdoor activities are making do with the bad weather.