Local News

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.

Changes have been made to the District Parent Advisory Council executive. During council's meeting Monday night, Michelle Rolfes was appointed a director at large and Marilyn Langois was named executive secretary.

An RCMP member in Prince George lost control of his police vehicle in the early morning hours Tuesday, damaging a chain link fence and striking a hydro pole near First Avenue and Ottawa Street. Cpl.

The first Community Skate Day to celebrate winter will be held Jan. 16 at the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank as your admission. The event from 1 to 3 p.m.