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UGET called in to stem drug-related violence

UGET called in to stem drug-related violence

Prince George RCMP got some help over the weekend in its campaign to put an end to the recent spate of violent crime linked to a pair of rival groups in the city's drug trade. At the detachment's invitation, members of the B.C.
Douglas firs not being managed well, investigation reveals

Douglas firs not being managed well, investigation reveals

The dry Douglas fir forests of B.C.'s Interior ovver a stark illustration of how climate change is going to alter the province's landscape, as well as the forest sector's shortcomings in looking after the woods, according to new research by the B.C.
Fuel break planned for Pilot Mountain

Fuel break planned for Pilot Mountain

Local wildfire crews are to begin work this fall on creating a fuel break around the radio towers on Pilot Mountain.
Crosswalk where pedestrian was hit getting upgrade

Crosswalk where pedestrian was hit getting upgrade

Work has begun on upgrading a crosswalk in the Heritage neighbourhood that was the scene of a horrific accident this summer. In June, a teenager was sent flying when he was hit by a car as he stepped onto Ospika Boulevard at First Avenue.
Active COVID cases drop slightly in Northern Health

Active COVID cases drop slightly in Northern Health

Northern Health was home to 33 active cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, down four from the day before.
Masters thrower Hinzmann shatters B.C. records

Masters thrower Hinzmann shatters B.C. records

From wedded bliss to tossing a piece of iron for a provincial record, all within the space of a week, Christine Hinzmann made a few honeymoon memories last weekend in Vernon.
COVID putting the clamp on school sports

COVID putting the clamp on school sports

High school athletes hoping to get back to playing their favourite fall sports have been hamstrung by the pandemic, resulting in the cancelation of all inter-school competitions.
SPCA photo contest winners chosen

SPCA photo contest winners chosen

The BC SPCA announced the winners of its 12th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest on Thursday. Participants competed in two categories - backyard habitiats and wild settings.
Grays prove hard act to beat in fastball playoffs

Grays prove hard act to beat in fastball playoffs

Playing an unfamiliar sport, the FFR Glass Grays proved to be fast learners. They joined the Spruce City Men’s Fastball Association two weeks into the season in July and turned their baseball talents into a playoff championship win.
COVID takes toll on P.G. adult soccer league; season canceled

COVID takes toll on P.G. adult soccer league; season canceled

There will be no adult soccer this year on the outdoor fields. The Prince George Soccer Association has cancelled the 2020 season for the women’s and men’s leagues, citing safety concerns related to the pandemic.