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Shelters house addicts but drugs stay outside

Addicts often get help from the city's emergency shelters or social housing locations, but there is no safe harbour for illegal substances.

UNBC to hold great debate

There is no debate about the tournament coming up at UNBC for public speaking. The Northern Academic Debate Championship is now open for registration. The vocal gloves get dropped March 18 to 20, open to anyone across Northern B.C.

Support a women's shelter

Being a major advocate of safe shelters for women and children, the Elizabeth Fry Society in Prince George is an ongoing supporter of its Amber House in Prince George and a rare transition home for women and children in India.
Trial begins for man accused of sexual assaults and kidnapping

Trial begins for man accused of sexual assaults and kidnapping

A trial has begun for a Prince George man who was the subject of a police manhunt in March and is accused of stabbing and sexually assaulting two women and sexually assaulting and kidnapping a third woman.

Snowfall warning issued for Prince George

As much as 25 centimetres of snow is forecast to fall on Prince George this weekend, prompting Environment Canada to issued an extreme weather warning on Saturday morning.

Miner has eyes on rare mineral in northern B.C.

Taseko Mines says it has made a promising finding in a rare-mineral project north of Mackenzie in Northern B.C.

School district paying more than its fair share?

School board vice-chair Trish Bella is steering clear of a brewing controversy over the fairness of the provincial government's carbon offset scheme.

Grow-op bylaw 'tweaked' to protect the innocent

While several B.C. communities have adopted bylaws forcing property owners to take responsibility for grow-ops and clandestine drug labs, the fine print may end up punishing the innocent.

Being high saves man from conviction

A man accused of trying to snatch a four-month baby girl from her parents last summer escaped conviction on the charge because he was so high on drugs it could not be proven he intended to commit the act.
Drugs seized and three arrested

Drugs seized and three arrested

Three people were arrested and a quantity of cocaine was seized after Prince George RCMP were called to a disturbance on Thursday night.