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Downtown buildings leveled

Downtown buildings leveled

The 400-block of George St. is looking a little bare, as two buildings across from the Ramada Hotel were demolished early Saturday morning.
Skakun trial hinges on definition of 'councillor'

Skakun trial hinges on definition of 'councillor'

The trial of Brian Skakun hinged on a technicality today as defence lawyer Jon Duncan introduced a motion asking the court to consider the legal definition of a councillor.

Kettle campaign nears $100K

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign in Prince George has collected a total of $99,718 as of Dec. 9. Last year at the same time, the total was $98,923. The goal is to collect $250,000 by Christmas Eve.

Help fight human rights abuses

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Do you know Jackie Vigar?

RCMP in Prince George would like to speak to Jacqueline (Jackie) Vigar, 46, of Prince George regarding an on-going investigation.

Councillor must abide by Community Charter, rules judge

Judge Ken Ball ruled Friday the trial of Coun. Brian Skakun can continue after defence lawyer Jon Duncan and Crown Judith Doulis duelled over a tiny but critical point of law.

Drug gangs gets vicious

Police on Vancouver Island want to identify four males they believe are involved in a series of kidnapping and violent assaults throughout B.C. RCMP Sgt. Shinder Kirk, media liaison, said one of their victims is a 33-year-old man who, on Jan.
Daughter kept mother's disappearance on RCMP's radar

Daughter kept mother's disappearance on RCMP's radar

Denis Florian Ratte could very well still be free today if not for the efforts of his daughter, Anna Sieppert, to get to the truth behind the disappearance of her mother slightly more than 13 years ago.
Daughter kept mother's disappearance on RCMP's radar

Daughter kept mother's disappearance on RCMP's radar

Denis Florian Ratte could very well still be free today if not for the efforts of his daughter, Anna Sieppert, to get to the truth behind the disappearance of her mother slightly more than 13 years ago.

Forestry sector jobs increase

Despite the continuing depressed housing market in the U.S., the number of people employed in the forest sector has increased in British Columbia over 2009, according to data provided by B.C. Forests Minister Pat Bell on Thursday.