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PG to get more sheriffs, says BCGEU

Prince George will get three new auxiliary sheriffs as part of a province-wide hiring campaign, according to the Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The BCGEU said it was notified of the additional spaces - 36 in all - this week.
Cullen remains emotional over Layton's death

Cullen remains emotional over Layton's death

More than a day after Jack Layton's death, northern B.C.

City to consider increased alcohol at CN Centre

City council will be taking another look at allowing alcohol in the stands during Cougars hockey games and other events at CN Centre. Currently alcohol can be purchased and consumed in the suites and Ice Lounge at CN Centre.

Pickleball is all the rage

One of the new sports featured at the BC Seniors Games has an odd name: Pickleball. But it's proving its popularity as more and more people learn how to play.

RCMP detachment contract awarded

The winning bid for the construction of the new RCMP detachment on Fourth Avenue came in $2 million under the city's anticipated budget. On Monday city council awarded the construction contract to Kelowna-based Maple Reinders Inc. for $22.7 million.
Prince George is racking up medals at the senior games

Prince George is racking up medals at the senior games

Only a few days into the B.C. Seniors Games and Prince George has been well represented on the podium, with local athletes earning 38 medals, seventh in the overall medal standings.
Businessman promoting rail over pipeline

Businessman promoting rail over pipeline

Vancouver-based businessman Matt Vickers believes he has the answer to the ongoing controversy over Enbridge's proposal to build a pipeline across northern B.C.

PG Hotel demolition moving ahead

The City of Prince George is moving forward with the demolition of the Prince George Hotel before hearing from a local realtor trying to save the 97-year-old building. According to information released by B.C.

Text messages at center of murder trial

Anthony Robert Willier is either guilty of murdering Nathan Marshall or he is the victim of an "incredible combination of circumstances," Crown counsel Oleh Kuzma told the jury during closing submissions Tuesday at Prince George courthouse.

Murder trial reaches closing submission stage

Crown and defence lawyers in the first-degree murder trial of Anthony Robert Willier will give their closing submissions this morning after the jury was told Monday no more witnesses will be called.