Local News

For the first time in at least 15 years, no forestry workers were killed on the job in northern British Columbia in the past year.

Prince George RCMP had rash of snowmobile thefts Tuesday and are advising owners to ensure machines and trailers are secured and inside, if possible. "Thieves scout targets and come prepared with the proper tools," Cpl.

Prince George RCMP investigated a possible home invasion Tuesday after being asked to check on the well being of a resident in the 1700 block of Fourth Avenue.

A 10-year-old child was located at a grow op Monday night in a residence in the 2200 block of Croft Road. The child was placed in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Two more days of provincial court time have been booked for Coun. Brian Skakun. The trial into whether Skakun violated privacy legislation is set to resume on March 15 and 16.

Prince George residents with arthritis can learn to manage the pain with the help of a visiting physiotherapist. Neil Pearson of Penticton brings his expertise to Prince George for the Arthritis Society on Jan.

A man originally accused of trying to snatch a four-month baby girl from her parents while high on drugs was sentenced to 180 days in jail but on different charges related to the incident.

The case of a Quesnel teacher facing sex offense allegations will go to trial. A date of Feb. 24 has been set for the start of the trial for Ronald Norman Ball on charges of sexual exploitation, sexual interference and sexual assault.

Prince George will not be among the stops when federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff visits 20 ridings held by other parties in 11 days. The closest he'll come is Vancouver, a party spokesman said Tuesday.

With public acceptance made clear on financing construction of a new RCMP building, mayor and council voted Monday to proceed with the project.