Local News

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.

A lot can happen on the road between here and Alaska, but so far the Greater Than Graves Ride is handling the trek's challenges on their way from Anchorage to San Francisco.

The City of Prince George will host the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) March 2013 board of directors meeting. "We are excited to welcome delegates from across Canada to our city in a few years," said Mayor Dan Rogers.

A vendor wagon was wheeled away by thieves this past weekend from the Salmon Valley Gymkhana Club. The western-style horse arena is about 8 kms down Salmon Valley Road and on the grounds was a concession wagon. Sometime between 9 p.m.

City council member Brian Skakun is attempting to appeal his conviction of violating provincial privacy legislation by leaking confidential documents to a local media outlet.