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Arson is possibly the cause of a backyard fire on 8th Avenue. A shed in the 1700 block was somehow set ablaze at about 10:40 p.m. Monday, bringing 13 firefighters from two municipal fire halls.

A Via Rail passenger train en route to Prince Rupert from Prince George got stuck outside of Terrace Monday. The train was brought back to Terrace by two freight locomotives after it was stopped by heavy snow conditions.

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen was in Prince George, Tuesday, rallying support for his bid for the national NDP leadership.

Driving only on the rims, a suspect evaded police during a Tuesday afternoon pursuit east of the city's core. It started with a routine speeding violation spotted by a patrolling Mountie on Highway 16 not far from the jail.

The origins of the New Year's Eve fire at Ness Lake Bible Camp were consumed along with the gymnasium.

Two logging trucks collided on Highway 97 near Tallus Road north of Prince George at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The driver of one of the vehicles suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Zachary James Hansford took his time entering the world but when he finally made his appearance he laid claim to the title of first baby of 2012 in Prince George.

Lois Boone has declared her support of Nathan Cullen in the federal NDP leadership race.

An explosion described by one witness as a "fireworks blaze going off" shattered a shed between Seventh and Eighth Avenue Monday night and capped a busy start to 2012 for firefighters in the Prince George area.

As people grow older, the idea of retiring from their job is often a goal to look forward to, however retiring from driving doesn't hold such appeal. However, at a certain age, people must hang up their keys.