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P.G. man wanted on B.C. warrant

P.G. man wanted on B.C. warrant

The Prince George RCMP is asking the public's help in finding a local man who is wanted on a province-wide warrant. Timothy Donald Munroe, 43, is wanted for possession of property obtained by crime and operation of a motor vehicle while disqualified.

Self-harm comments bring police

Police were called in to intervene in a confrontation between roommates, late Thursday night. They arrived at the Milburn Street home to find one of the participants gone from the scene.

Conifex announces $25 million of financing

Conifex Timber Inc. is a few steps away from raising $25 million. A syndicate of underwriters has agreed to purchase $23.5 million worth of shares, the company said Thursday, and it intends to raise a further $1.

Coroner confirms identity of children in house fire

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two young children who died Jan. 31 in a house fire in Mackenzie.
Map of the Day - Bobtail Lake

Map of the Day - Bobtail Lake

Bobtail Lake, formally known as Naltesby Lake, is part of the Chilako River system located southwest of Prince George.

Unemployment rate jumps to 8.5 per cent

The city's unemployment rate hit a 16-month high of 8.5 per cent in January, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers issued Friday. The number also represents a 0.

Regional district employee receives provincial certification

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George employee Meredith Burmaster was one of four local government employees across B.C. recognized with a certificate of achievement on Thursday. The B.C.

A milder and drier January

January weather was slow to come out of its holiday hibernation. In a preliminary report based on Prince George Airport data, the first 31 days of 2012 were marked by a series of ups and downs.

Backlash grows to jailing girls in Burnaby

Northern agencies are joining the call for a moratorium on moving girls out of the Prince George Youth Containment Centre. The first announcement came Thursday when B.C.
UNBC chancellor taught Apollo astronaut

UNBC chancellor taught Apollo astronaut

John MacDonald is used to being involved in projects that create a cosmic buzz.