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MLA talks about deadly stretch of Highway 16

Driving too fast on icy roads are the likely cause of the "vast majority" of accidents on a stretch of Highway 16 connecting Prince George and Vanderhoof, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said Thursday.

PG Metis Housing Society seeking chief executive again

Less than six months after the Prince George Metis Housing Society hired an executive director to replace a long-time chief administrator forced out amid controversy, it is on the hunt for a new chief executive again.
Runaway rig rolls off road

Runaway rig rolls off road

Boston Pizza was almost turned into a drive-thru by an out-of-control rig sliding down Peden Hill Thursday.
Trustees take time mulling proposed choice school enrollment policy

Trustees take time mulling proposed choice school enrollment policy

School board trustees have given themselves plenty of time to decide how child school enrollment should be determined starting in the 2011-12 school year, but it won't make their final decision any easier. During the Oct.

Downtown crack house busted

The RCMP Downtown Enforcement Unit knocked off another crack house Wednesday in the core of the city in the 2100 block of Victoria Street.
Students share vision of drop-in centre

Students share vision of drop-in centre

The generosity of Duchess Park school's students will add some new life to the city's only after-hours drop-in centre for those on the street. The facility is run by the Metis association, and opened on Nov. 17.
Fatals piling up says RCMP

Fatals piling up says RCMP

It's been a month North District RCMP Insp. Eric Brewer would sooner forget. As of Dec.

Cheri-Leah appears to be okay

The RCMP confirm there have been sightings of Cheri-Leah Buullshields in Prince George on Friday. "She was at her residence and at a business Friday morning," said Cpl. Craig Douglass, media liaison officer.

Crew was on highway, Bond says

Transportation minister Shirley Bond defended highway maintenance crews in the wake of Tuesday's collision on Highway 16 at the Jutland-Jensen Road turnoff that has led to the loss of three lives.

In brief

The Prince George Construction Association raised $11,200 at its annual Christmas party to support the local seniors' community, local charities and the Prince George Hospice House.