Local News

Tracy Becker now has a "Hers" Harley Davidson to park next to her husband's. Becker, who lives in Fort St. John, was the winner of Prince George Firefighters and Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation's 2011 Harley raffle.

The crane which has towered over the hospital since January, 2010 disappeared over the weekend. Starting on Saturday, PCL Construction dismantled the tower crane which played a key role in the construction of the hospital parkade and B.C.

The fuse has been lit for a flash mob to spark at UNBC. The event blows up on Wednesday and will, organizers hope, echo until the May 2 federal election. "Now it's our turn. Come to the Agora Courtyard on Wednesday at 12 p.m.

Government dignitaries and budding young scientists will blend into a colourful concoction Monday.

A "vote mob" will be held at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) on Wednesday to encourage youth people to cast ballots in the federal election. Set for 12:15 p.m.

After working in Prince George for more than a year, a pest control service technician has a warning about tiny critters that can turn your life into a nightmare. "Bed bug activity is on the increase in this region," said Shawn Yost.

Intelligence isn't all about getting good grades and winning game shows.

RCMP used a stun gun to subdue an 11-year-old boy after a stabbing on Thursday evening. Police say they shocked the child, who was the suspect in the attack, after he emerged from a home.

Dr. Georg Witschel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa, is the only ambassador ever to visit Prince George in an official capacity.

At 5.8 per cent, the city's unemployment rate has dipped so low it's creating something of an alarm bell in its own right - albeit one many communities would love to have.