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RCMP's Federal Commercial Crime Section is warning of a province-wide rash of credit card fraud in which the fraudster is using stolen credit cards over the phone. Police say the fraud begins over the telephone and ends on the Internet.

In the first visit to Prince George by an NDP leadership candidate, Adrian Dix said restoring gaming grants to organizations like the Hart Pioneer Centre should be a priority in the upcoming provincial budget.

It's time to start designing and building bridges for the 14th annual popsicle stick bridge contest to be held at Pine Centre Mall in Prince George. The contest is March 5 at 11 a.m.

A study conducted in Northern B.C. town by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association shows policing problems are more pronounced in smaller communities, says executive director David Eby.

The popular February Pineview Snow Frolics are back with unique and fun events following a one-year break.

Silence can be deafening, but after taking 24 hours to get its act together, the local RCMP proved it's not tone deaf. Prince George RCMP Supt. Brenda Butterworth-Carr delayed by a day her reaction to a report by the B.C.

Enbridge Inc. provided more details on how it plans to entice First Nations to support its $5.5-billion Northern Gateway project, but received a cool reception Wednesday from a group representing eight First Nations west of Prince George.

A report on RCMP behaviour in the North and rural B.C., by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, lists a number of concerns.

First slated for deportation at the end of last month, alleged gangster Francois Meerholz remained in Prince George as of Wednesday. "He's not gone yet," said Debbie Freake, Meerholz's fiance's mother.

The owner-operator of a privately-run shuttle service is seeking the same treatment regular school buses are given when it comes to dropping students off at Heather Park Elementary School.