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Federal election trigger a possibility this week

Federal election trigger a possibility this week

With federal pre-election speculation ramping up this week, Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Dick Harris said Monday his government does not want an election. "I can tell you, honestly, our focus is not on another election.

Break and enter suspect arrested after foot chase

At 4:23 a.m. Tuesday Prince George RCMP received a report of a break and enter at the BX beer and wine store located on the 400 block of Carney Street. Police attended and observed a vehicle leaving the parking lot.

Screams bring police to L.C. Gunn Park

Police rushed back to the spot a woman's body was recently found, but they came away with no new incident to investigate. On Thursday night a massive area around L.C.

Second University FarmersÂ’ Market bunks up with local foods day

Based on the success of the first ever University Farmers' Market (UFM) two weeks ago, the pilot project has expanded to incorporate more vendors for a second event today and a third event on April 5.
Bigotry still thrives, gathering told

Bigotry still thrives, gathering told

Racism is alive and well, in Canadian culture and in Prince George, according to minorities who see it in their daily lives. It can only be defeated by a demanding public, they said; an apathetic public would lose the struggle for equality.
Grow-op contamination sits untreated

Grow-op contamination sits untreated

Not a single contaminated marijuana grow-op site in the Cariboo has been cleaned up since an RCMP crackdown started six months ago.
QR codes easy, fun to crack

QR codes easy, fun to crack

Don't be alarmed - those strange little symbols you've noticed in newspapers and magazines are not signs of a bizarre conspiracy or alien technology.

Northern B.C. critical to B.C.'s economy: Premier Clark

Newly-minted Premier Christy Clark made Prince George her first official stop outside of Victoria on Friday, helping to celebrate a blue-ribbon opening of UNBC's $22-million bioenergy heating project.
Students raise funds for Japan relief effort

Students raise funds for Japan relief effort

Two 12-year-old girls have worked hard to collect $1,700 in donations from the community to help those in crisis in Japan.
Eena Lake resident angered by litter

Eena Lake resident angered by litter

Eena Lake resident Jim Brassard is sick of winter visitors to the lake leaving their beer cans and trash behind. Eena Lake is located south of Nukko Lake, just off Chief Lake Road. The lake is a popular destination for anglers all year long.