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B.C. study says residential school survivors' kids at risk of infectious disease

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Drug-using aboriginal women are at particular risk of contracting hepatitis C if at least one of their parents was forced to attend a residential school, suggests a new study.

Drug dealer found guilty of kidnapping

A Prince George drug dealer was found guilty of kidnapping, confining and assaulting a customer for selling and smoking most of the cocaine he had been given to hold in trust after a defence that hinged largely on mistaken identity failed to sway a B

Hixon school closure meeting draws a crowd

More than 200 people packed the gymnasium at Hixon elementary school on Tuesday night to register their opposition to the school district's plan to close the school as part of an effort to deal with a $7-million shortfall in next year's budget.

Sedan Samaritans

ICBC won't say if they are or are not covering the damage costs of the car that intervened in the hit-and-run of Stanley Heavysides, 48.

Heritage award

The Heritage Commission of the City of Prince George is pleased to announce the Heritage Places Award for 2010. This year's recipient is Knox United Church which was built in 1922.

Stabbing victim thanks rescuer

The victim of a stabbing has come forward to publicly express his appreciation to the Prince George nurse whose quick actions saved his life a bit more than a year-and-a-half ago.

Thin ice claims life

A 100 Mile House man died Feb. 3 after falling through thin ice and an open water spot while riding his All Terrain Vehicle on Lac La Hache.
Teen fighting double trouble

Teen fighting double trouble

Just like a typical teenager, one Lakewood junior secondary school student liked to sleep a lot.

Wanted: PG Olympic ambassadors

If you are spending time in Vancouver-Whistler during the Olympic Winter Games, Tourism Prince George wants you to join the Prince George Ambassador Team by wearing a "More Than You Can Imagine" button on your jacket and passing them out to others.

Hixon school closure meeting draws a crowd

More than 200 people packed the gymnasium at Hixon elementary school on Tuesday night to register their opposition to the school district's plan to close the school as part of an effort to deal with a $7-million shortfall in this year's budget.