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Dead man's name now known

After initial nondisclosure, it has been announced publicly that the deceased man found in a wooded area near a Prince George street was 29-year-old Christopher Michael Leblond.
Province commits to more Cariboo Connector four laning

Province commits to more Cariboo Connector four laning

The provincial government will spend $200 million over the next five years to four-lane an additional 30 kilometres along Highway 97 between Prince George and Cache Creek, Premier Christy Clark said Friday.

Industry group to lobby for trade school

A group of 30 industry leaders from a variety of sectors across Northern B.C. have thrown their support behind the development of a trades school at the former Canfor Rustad sawmill.
Rising Star Le takes leadership role in cancer research

Rising Star Le takes leadership role in cancer research

When Dan Le finally graduates as a medical doctor specializing in oncology, he'll have a total of 15 years of post-secondary schooling under his mortarboard.

Overhead signs up on area highways

Three new overhead changeable message signs valued at over $1 million have been installed at key locations on highways in the Prince George area, the provincial government said.
Sophie the dog comes home

Sophie the dog comes home

The missing dog that led searchers to a dead person in Prince George has now been found. Jonita Hayer and a friend were doing a foot search after sightings of the missing family pet Sophie, a Yorkshire terrier.

Female driver dead after Big Lake crash

A woman has died after a single-vehicle crash north of Williams Lake.

Police dog takes down suspect

After a suspect hit a police officer in the face with pepper spray and refused to give himself up to the Mounties who tracked him down, a police dog brought him into compliance. Hospitalization was required for the suspect.
Another horse maimed

Another horse maimed

A horse at the Prince George Agriplex has been attacked again by a criminal mischief-maker. This horse is different than the one victimized in a Feb.

NDP blasts poverty pilot project

A provincial pilot project launched in Prince George and six other communities to develop local plans to address poverty is drawing fire from the B.C. NDP.