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Attempted arson on Quince Street

Attempted arson on Quince Street

A home in the 2600 block of Quince Street was the scene of an attempted arson Saturday morning that may be gang related. Police were called to the scene at about 9:30 a.m.
Girl no longer missing

Girl no longer missing

Safire Underwood, the 11-year-old girl who had not been seen since Thursday morning has been located and is safe, RCMP Cpl. Craig Douglass said in a statement issued shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday.

Mandatory gun shot and stab would reporting in effect Feb. 1

Hospitals and other health care facilities will be required to report gunshot and stab wounds to police effective Feb. 1, when the province's Gunshot and Stab Wound Disclosure Act comes into effect.

Truck driver sentenced for obstructing justice

A truck driver involved in a fatal collision south of Prince George nearly three years ago has been sentenced to a one-year conditional sentence and one year probation for obstructing justice.
Downtown buildings leveled

Downtown buildings leveled

The 400-block of George St. is looking a little bare, as two buildings across from the Ramada Hotel were demolished early Saturday morning.
Skakun trial hinges on definition of 'councillor'

Skakun trial hinges on definition of 'councillor'

The trial of Brian Skakun hinged on a technicality today as defence lawyer Jon Duncan introduced a motion asking the court to consider the legal definition of a councillor.

Kettle campaign nears $100K

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign in Prince George has collected a total of $99,718 as of Dec. 9. Last year at the same time, the total was $98,923. The goal is to collect $250,000 by Christmas Eve.

Help fight human rights abuses

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Do you know Jackie Vigar?

RCMP in Prince George would like to speak to Jacqueline (Jackie) Vigar, 46, of Prince George regarding an on-going investigation.

Councillor must abide by Community Charter, rules judge

Judge Ken Ball ruled Friday the trial of Coun. Brian Skakun can continue after defence lawyer Jon Duncan and Crown Judith Doulis duelled over a tiny but critical point of law.