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Sexting teens vexing police

Prince George young girls and boys have been exchanging sexually explicit photos of themselves. It is called "sexting" and it is not only potentially falling into the wrong hands, it is also potentially child pornography.

Little input in budget

Public participation in the city's 2012 budget consultation was disappointing, according to city communications manager Mike Davis.
Widow hopes husband's death a lesson for all

Widow hopes husband's death a lesson for all

Mark NIELSEN Citizen staff mnielsen@pgcitizen.ca A Prince George widow shared the details Monday of how her husband's refusal to seek medical help has caused lasting suffering for his family two years after he died from brain cancer.

Dog attacks father and nine-year-old daughter

On Oct. 24 at about 5:15 p.m. the Prince George RCMP were called to a report of a dog attack on the 6600 block of Dave Road, south of Prince George. Two officers were dispatched to the call.

Northwood shutdown hurts Canfor Pulp's performance

The extended shutdown of Northwood Pulp and Paper had an impact on Canfor Pulp Ltd.'s bottom line, the company's management said Tuesday during a quarterly conference call.
Traveller from England missing in area

Traveller from England missing in area

A hitchhiking man from Europe has gone missing in Canada, and police have narrowed his last known whereabouts to this area.

Tax auditor hopes students reap the savings

If there are any cost savings in the School District 57 budget for the next three years, Brenda Hooker would love to be given the chance to find them.

Council talks utility rate hikes

Prince George city staff are recommending utility rate increases for water, sewer and garbage collection in 2012 that could cost the average household $87.48 per year.

Sleeper gets one year for drug conviction

A repeat offender was sentenced to one year in jail Monday for possession for the purpose of trafficking for an incident that began when a Mountie came across a man asleep in a running vehicle.

Cops burn rubber out of court

Excessive speeding allegations got three Prince George police officers charged, but excessive court delays got them all off without a trial.