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A new Prince George city council will be sworn in on Dec. 5 - and for the first time in 12 years Don Bassermann won't be among those taking the oath of office.

Sharon Parrett knows mammograms and ultrasound examinations for breast cancer are not foolproof. Despite having had both of those tests, her own cancer went undetected for six months.

Just because the mercury has dropped and the lakes are no longer in their traditionally fluid form doesn't mean it's time to put away the fishing gear.

Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Dick Harris introduced Tuesday a private members bill to end extended qualifying and benefit periods for convicted criminals seeking Employment Insurance.

Prince George RCMP have obtained a silver cross on a silver chain and are looking to return it to its rightful owner. The sterling silver jewelry was turned in to police by someone from the public.

A Prince George man was relieved of his wallet but managed to ward off the thieves' attempt to also steal his backpack. Police are now calling for public information to help them locate the suspects. The attack happened Tuesday at about 5:30 a.m.

The recent decision by the U.S. State Department to delay the Keystone XL pipeline, pending a new route through Nebraska could be the proverbial silver lining for our own Northern Gateway Pipeline. We here in Prince George and Northern B.C.

An armed standoff inside a Prince George apartment turned out to be less credible than initial claims made to police. It was the female complainant who left the building in handcuffs, Tuesday morning, not the initial male suspect.

The reduction of the RCMP Downtown Enforcement Unit from five members to three is not a major issue - as long as the additional officers are restored in spring, according to city councillor Cameron Stolz.

A faulty battery and charger are the reason why a flight from Vancouver was forced to turn around Saturday night after the Prince George Airport was among the areas struck when high winds forced power outages across the region.