Local News

Family and friends of a man killed on Yew Street gathered at Shepherd's Corner downtown Thursday to share memories of a husband, relative and companion they insist "was not a nobody.

More air quality testing in the Millar Addition area of Prince George - during poor air quality conditions - show formaldehyde levels below provincial limits.

Where there's smoke, there's the potential for heavier smoke. The smoke-filled air that rolled into the bowl area of Prince George around 7 p.m.

Peggy Tobin, who is biking from Vancouver to Halifax with the Sears National Cancer Ride from Sept. 9 to 23, will be at Sears on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Serengeti Resources and the Takla Lake First Nation have signed an exploration access agreement for the company's Kwanika gold and copper project northwest of Prince George.

A young Prince George woman was celebrated and mourned on Thursday. Cindy Louise Eastham, 23, was the victim of a fatal car crash on a stretch of highway becoming infamous this summer for traffic tragedy. For more, see the Citizen.

The P.G. Chateau is reaching out to honour local veterans. The Chateau is inviting all local veterans to attend the event at the Chateau from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug.28. The afternoon will include a colour party, guest speakers, a piper and dinner.

The Mackenzie pulp produced its first product early Thursday morning under its new owners, Paper Excellence.

Victoria's Maureen Washington is returning to perform in her hometown, and this time it's a family affair. The jazz singer is presenting the Sassy Jazz and Blues Concert on Friday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Twisted Cork.

The B.C. Real Estate Association predicts 3,850 homes will have sold for an average $217,500 each in northern B.C. by the end of this year in a third-quarter forecast released this week.