"You don't have to give up'
Cjay Thun wants to use her story to inspire other families of children born with serious medical issues.The 19-year-old from Prince George is writing an autobiography she hopes to distribute at the...
View ArticleDrone aircraft take flight for research project
When it comes to taking inventory of a forest, John Rankin believes drone aircraft equipped with high resolution cameras are the wave of the future and, with the help of CNC, he is out to prove it.The...
View ArticleMan remains missing
Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man.The family of Bruce Leggett, 49, last heard from him when he called on June 28 to say his truck broke down in Bear Lake and...
View ArticleSecond fire at London Hotel
Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at the empty London Hotel on Third Avenue at 2:15 Friday morning.Fifteen firefighters from three halls attended.Crews first to arrive...
View ArticleA tale of two environmental reviews
An impromptu rendition of O Canada set the tone on Monday when federal environmental review hearings into the proposed New Prosperity mine got underway in Williams Lake.The month-long process aims to...
View ArticleFSJ welcomes resource centre
The Fort St. James Key Resource Centre opened its doors Friday as a one-year pilot project to improve access to educational opportunities for area residents.Ann McCormick, regional supervisor for...
View ArticleWorkshop offers investor advice to entrepreneurs
An upcoming seminar for entrepreneurs in the Prince George area will focus on bridging the gap between a fledgling business dream and the money it takes to make it come true.The purpose is to help...
View ArticleFormer NDP candidate new chief of Stellat'en
The Stellat'en First Nation has a new chief.Longtime incumbent Reginald Louis was up against three others vying for the position: Sherrie Holmberg, Leonard Ward and Archie Patrick. It was Patrick who...
View ArticleEarly morning collision proves fatal
A collision early Monday morning on North Nechako Road has claimed the life of a young man.Prince George RCMP, who were called to the scene near McLarty Road at 3 a.m., said an older-model compact car...
View ArticleWoman shows shear effort
Emma Stevens was a baby when she last had her hair cut above her neck.Knowing her red locks could made into a wig for someone going through cancer treatment, she decided it was time to go back in time...
View ArticleLunchmakers wring smiles from soggy Saturday
Tammy Meise had one thing in mind as the weekend approached.She wanted to make the homeless folks of Prince George smile.On a rainy Saturday morning in a downtown alley, Meise got her wish. She gave...
View ArticleHydro line down on Highway 16 east
There's a Hydro line down across Highway 16 east, near the jail.Police are diverting traffic away from the site and the highway is closed.
View ArticleBlood donors sought
Canadian Blood Services is seeking more blood donors after thousands of appointments have gone unfilled so far this summer across the country.The national blood collection agency is forecasting that it...
View ArticleP.G. stands pat on crime index
Statistics Canada's annual crime severity index has revealed mixed results for Prince George as a decline in the city's score for non-violent offences was offset somewhat by a marginal rise for violent...
View ArticleSix communities take on buy-local program
A Quesnel marketing invention is now being used by small towns across the region to keep local money inside the local economy.A buy-local program called Small Town Love was designed by Quesnel...
View ArticleGas leak in Quesnel causes evacuation
Parts of downtown Quesnel were evacuated on Monday afternoon after a third party ruptured a two-inch Fortis BC main natural gas line.Highway 97 was closed in both directions and a 12 block radius of...
View ArticleLibrary looking at reach
The local library branches may stretch farther than their circulation numbers may suggest.Beginning Aug. 6, Prince George Public Library patrons will be asked to participate in the Terms of Enjoyment...
View ArticleUpdate: Highway closed yesterday due to downed power line
Highway 16 East was briefly closed Monday afternoon after an inmate at the nearby Prince George Regional Correction Centre inadvertently severed a power line that spanned the highway.Police closed the...
View ArticleMoving the spirit
Simon Fraser Lodge is one of many seniors facilities that is lucky enough to have a music program available for all residents.Simon Cole and Erica Skowron, members of Alban Classical Artists Society,...
View ArticleWorkshop for brain health
Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health is a workshop to encourage people not to forget their heads when it comes to maintaining good health.The workshop will be held Friday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m....
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