Provincial piece key to pipeline puzzle
The federal government is the official decision-maker on whether or not Northern Gateway is given permission to proceed with its proposed pipeline, but the provincial government will have a big say on...
View ArticleSidewalks still a concern
Freeing up money in the budget for sidewalks is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to address accessibility issues, said an advisory group's members.In a report to council from...
View ArticleIs Gateway good or bad for B.C.?
Depending on who you ask, Northern Gateway is either a project critical to the future growth of the Canadian economy or a recipe for environmental disaster in northern B.C. Here's a look at the cases...
View ArticleMan jailed for harming boys
A Prince George man was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual interference of children under the age of 16.The 50-year-old man, who can't be named to...
View ArticleNorthern Health facilities cleanest in province
When someone goes to a hospital or other medical facility, they know they're trusting their care to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, but in the era of super bugs housecleaning staff...
View ArticleSpruceland Mall scene of bank robbery
Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for a suspect following a bank robbery at Spruceland Mall on Tuesday morning.The suspect is described as a heavy set 30 year-old man, about 5'8" tall. He was...
View ArticleBuchanan fire destroys home
Fire investigators will be on scene on the 1100 block of Buchanan Avenue to determine the cause of a Tuesday afternoon house fire.Prince George Fire Rescue responded to the home shortly before 3:30...
View ArticleVancouver home to provide option to burn victims, families
Burn patients and their families could soon have a new place to stay when receiving treatment as the B.C. Professional Firefighters' Association closes in on its fundraising goal for its new home in...
View ArticleRCMP search for sex assault suspects
The Prince George RCMP are warning residents to be cautious after two recent sexual assaults.The first occurred Dec. 12 around 4 p.m., when a man approached a 17-year-old female from behind as she...
View ArticleCall out for dispatcher hopefuls
A career presentation is scheduled for anyone interested in becoming a dispatcher fielding 911 calls and processing police requests at the North District Operational Communications Centre.It's set for...
View ArticleRed Nose stays the course
Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleight tonight?Even though the snowy weather made for challenging driving, Operation Red Nose still gave 226 safe rides home over the weekend.On...
View ArticleNorthern Gateway report due Thursday
The Joint Review Panel examining the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project will issue its report on Thursday afternoon.After years of hearings, the three-member panel is poised to make...
View ArticleSite C session in P. G.
Only seven people are on the list to speak on Thursday when the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency panel examining the proposed Site C dam is scheduled to visit Prince George.Public hearings got...
View ArticleMore charges for man who evades Mounties
A Prince George man who had been hiding from police for more than two weeks faces more charges now that he is in custody.Christopher Ross Blaney, 31, was arrested Sunday night after RCMP acted on a...
View ArticleGoogle Maps photographer coming to town
Help is on the way for people who prefer to know what they're getting themselves into before stepping into a particular restaurant or hair salon.Edmonton-based photographer Kyle Giesbrecht of...
View ArticleSmoke sting sees lax checks
Some tobacco retailers may be asking for identification from teenagers, but according to Northern Health, that's not enough to slow down sales.The health authority often hires teenagers to try to...
View ArticleChurch run on Jeopardy! continues
Matthew Church returned Tuesday as a hometown hero.Hours after touching down at the Prince George airport for winter break, Church was able to watch with friends and family as he defended his title as...
View Article'The water is going to go up'
MCLEOD LAKE - The creation of the W.A.C. Bennett dam five decades ago had long lasting impacts on members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and Wednesday they expressed concern history may repeat itself...
View ArticleDie is already cast: Orr
MCLEOD LAKE - McLeod Lake Indian Band members spent Wednesday telling a panel reviewing the proposed Site C dam about their concerns, but chief Derek Orr expressed skepticism about how well they'll...
View ArticleCanada wide warrant issued for Simpson
RCMP have issued a Canada wide warrant for a man with an extensive criminal record after he failed to return to his designated home in Prince George on Dec. 9.Neil Robert Simpson, 38, is described as a...
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