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Half a million more raised for moly mine project

TTM Resources Inc. has raised more money, nearly $500,000, to finance development of the proposed $1-billion Chu molybdenum project in northern B.C.

Body found after Kitwanga fire

Firefighters found the body of a 47-year-old woman inside a burned Kitwanga home over the weekend. The Gitwangak Village Fire Department made the grim Boxing Day discovery at a residence on School Road. The death is not considered suspicious. The B.
Be careful out there - avalanche centre urges caution

Be careful out there - avalanche centre urges caution

The Canadian Avalanche Centre is urging caution as snowmobilers and other backcountry enthusiasts head into the hills and mountains this weekend.
Price of gas takes a leap

Price of gas takes a leap

Prince George motorists are heading into the new year facing a major jump at the pump. The price of regular now stands at $1.16.9 at most stations around the city, a nine-cent hike over the reigning price at the start of the week.

Public sector executives earn six-figure incomes

It pays to be a top executive at the northern public sector organizations, reports filed with the province's public sector employers' council are showing.

Brakes cause of crash near restaurant

The chip truck that came within a snowbank of crashing into a local restaurant last week had extensive braking issues, Prince George RCMP said Thursday.

Long-time law office closing down

A law firm with deep ties to the city's past is closing its doors. After 45 years, Hope Heinrich's last day of business is Friday, leaving the partners in a somber mood, although the lawyers and staff will be working at new locations.

WestJet flies through U.S. winter issues

But service buffetted by Atlantic Canadian storms
Public urged to avoid site of gas well leak

Public urged to avoid site of gas well leak

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts are being asked to steer clear of an area south of Dawson Creek where a leak at a gas well was detected early Wednesday morning.
Butterworth Carr promoted to Ottawa job

Butterworth Carr promoted to Ottawa job

Prince George RCMP superintendent Brenda Butterworth Carr will be moving on in the new year.