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Landed to be added to Eskers and Mount Robson parks

Eskers and Mount Robson provincial parks are about to get slightly larger as a result of legislation introduced Monday in the B.C. legislature. It formalizes the addition of 64.

Down for a long count

Woman fell, RCMP helped her back up
Laurier Crescent hit by thieves

Laurier Crescent hit by thieves

A pair of break and enters took place Monday afternoon on Laurier Crescent. At least one suspect fled on foot after a homeowner interrupted one of the incidents.
Ashlee Painchaud is a Maxim Hometown Hotty - see video

Ashlee Painchaud is a Maxim Hometown Hotty - see video

Ashlee Painchaud, 23, is a local motocross racer turned entertainment model who is one of the finalists in Maxim magazine's Hometown Hotties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has 'big' plans

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George is looking to open a social enterprise. This means the organization will "continue to offer the services we do for the community" and generate revenue, said Community Development Co-ordinator, Tim Bennett.

Backyard burning: shedding an outbuilding

A garden shed on the Hart became a victim of early spring backyard activities. At about 10 p.m. on Saturday, fire crews responded to an alarm in the 2900 block of Ridgeview Drive.

O'Malley joins addictions recovery community

The doctor is now in at the Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community. The addiction treatment centre set in the rural seclusion west of Prince George has a new medical director and community physician, and he is well known to the local public. Dr.

Justice overturns drunk driving acquittal

A B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled that a Fort St. James man be convicted of driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08, overturning a lower court acquittal on the charge. Justice Eric Chamberlist found that a Fort St.

New Mackenzie physicians to earn salary

Northern Health is hoping to hire three new doctors to work in Mackenzie by switching to a new payment program.

Summer transit schedule in effect

The city's summer transit schedule comes into effect on Sunday. Affected routes include #1, #11, #5, #55, #17, #18 and #15. Transit users can find information on summer routing at www.busonline.ca or in the Prince George Transit System Rider's Guide.