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Quesnel police seize loaded handguns and drugs

Jade Bennett has now been charged with six firearm offences and is due back in court on October 6, 2026 for a bail hearing.

Calgary Flames draft pick among 15 Rising Star athletes to be recognized by PG Sports Hall of Fame

Details of the banquet time and ticket information will be released shortly.

Quesnel man to be sentenced in connection with “significant” drug bust

A date for sentencing has been set for a Quesnel man who was charged in connection with a “significant” drug bust.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.

BC Children’s Hospital urges families to make summer safety part of outdoor play

With children spending more time at playgrounds, sports fields and parks during the summer, an injury prevention expert is encouraging families to take simple precautions to help keep outdoor activities safe.

Premier Eby tours John Horgan Dam and Generating Station

Premier David Eby got a firsthand look at one of B.C.’s largest infrastructure projects as he toured the newly named John Horgan Dam and Generating Station during his visit to northern B.C.

Police locate sunken fishing charter near Richmond as investigation continues 

Police have located a vessel that sank near Richmond and said a woman who was rescued from the water later died in hospital. 

Police remind riders of off-road vehicle rules in B.C.

RCMP are reminding riders to follow provincial rules governing ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-side vehicles as off-road activity increases across northeastern British Columbia.

United Way B.C. shares guide for emergency environmental disasters

As wildfire season continues in the province, United Way B.C. has released a guide for communities who will receive people displaced from environmental disaster, including wildfires and floods.

Rider suffers serious injuries in ATV Rollover in the Cariboo

One person was sent to hospital following an ATV rollover in the South Cariboo on Canada Day. 100 Mile House...

The benefits of shopping local

This is a submitted editorial from health coach and author Claire Nielsen Long before the existence of big supermarket and...

BC budget 2025 developed with tariffs top of mind

BC’s Finance Minister, Brenda Bailey, says Budget 2025 focuses on protecting services, growing the economy, and targeted spending.  The 2025...

RCMP are investigating a home invasion in Quesnel

One person was arrested and another is at large following a home invasion in Quesnel early Sunday (Jan 12)...

100 Mile House RCMP respond to fatal accident

Emergency crews in 100 Mile House were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Canim Hendrix...

Pair of Tolko sawmills in Williams Lake to undergo temporary shutdown

Employees at two Tolko Industries Ltd sawmills in Williams Lake were informed last week about temporary layoffs. The Lakeview sawmill...

Cariboo Cougars under-15 hockey team banned from playoffs, reasons not divulged

The (12-14-4) Cariboo Cougars under-15 hockey team finished its regular season sixth in the nine-team league. Based on that, they...

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PG Mounties say school zone speed watch campaigns shows drivers not getting the message

Students returned to school last month and so did school zone speed limits, but according to the Prince George RCMP, many drivers are not remembering to slow down in school zones. 

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jim Playfair – October 13th, 2026

This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Spruce Kings winless in two-game BCHL Showcase

The Prince George Spruce Kings came out empty handed at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta, after a 4-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks yesterday (Monday).
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