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A trial has begun for a Prince George man accused of manslaughter. Robert Oliver Nelson faces the charge in relation to the death of Darren Lee Paterson who died in on July 14, 2009 from injuries allegedly suffered in a severe beating.

Provincial privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham is "perplexed" by Crown counsel's decision to take City councillor Brian Skakun to court when he leaked confidential documents to the media rather than turn to her office to deal with the issue.

"They played like they were in Boston." So said a dejected Vancouver Canucks fan as she made her way to the parking lot at CN Centre, one of about 850 who gathered for what they thought was going to be Stanley Cup celebration for the ages.

The Spice Cabinet, MLAs Shirley Bond and Pat Bell's Great Northern Chili Cook Off team, took the title of best chili with a convincing 64 votes at the Prince George Community Arts Council's annual Spring Arts Bazaar held Saturday.

The Law Society of B.C. has banned a former Prince George lawyer from practicing in the province for five years for professional misconduct.

B.C. Hydro and the Gitanyow First Nation have reached an impact-benefit agreement on the $404-million Northwest Transmission Line, which puts to rest the First Nation's recent escalating unhappiness over bargaining on the project.

A trial has begun for a Prince George man accused of manslaughter. Robert Oliver Nelson faces the charge in relation to the death of Darren Lee Paterson who died in on July 14, 2009 from injuries allegedly suffered in a severe beating.

Prince George city council supported the idea last night of a Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park in the city to honour Corporal Darren Fitzpatrick at the proposed location of Glenview Park. The proposal will be sent to administration for review.

Bootjack Lake is a great lake for fishing rainbow trout and kokanee. This smaller lake with an RV accessible rec site is popular with families and is a great place for beginners to test their skill.

Hear Our Words Aboriginal youth writing competition is making a last call for entries. The short-story writing competition is open to all Aboriginal youth between the ages of six and 19 in Prince George and surrounding communities.