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Stop work order issued after rocks dumped over Boundary Bay seawall

Stop work order issued after rocks dumped over Boundary Bay seawall

City staff are hoping to receive DFO approvals soon to have the rocks removed
B.C. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of Ashley Simpson in 2016

B.C. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of Ashley Simpson in 2016

SALMON ARM, B.C. — A 21-day murder trial that was supposed to begin Monday in British Columbia Supreme Court in Salmon Arm ended almost immediately as Derek Favell entered a guilty plea.
Prince George Royal Canadian Legion needs money for Remembrance Day

Prince George Royal Canadian Legion needs money for Remembrance Day

The Legion has asked for $18,000 to support hosting the event
‘I was amazed:’ Cow manure tech tested in Richmond exceeds safety standards

‘I was amazed:’ Cow manure tech tested in Richmond exceeds safety standards

Former councillor and Chinese researcher aim to improve B.C.’s soil using new cow manure tech
Slugger brings major league bats home to Prince George

Slugger brings major league bats home to Prince George

Jared Young came back to Prince George for a 10-day Thanksgiving visit with a few bats that have his name engraved as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Martel investors resign selves to losing huge sums, talk about impact on their lives

Martel investors resign selves to losing huge sums, talk about impact on their lives

People who invested in Greg Martel’s companies are being hit with tax bills for interest they never received
Deer attacks Okanagan woman, kills her dog

Deer attacks Okanagan woman, kills her dog

The attack lasted several minutes, until several construction workers who were working in the area used large branches to corral the deer away from the small dog.
B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

Richard Alan Murphy, 60, pleaded guilty Monday in Kamloops provincial court to charges of possessing a firearm without licence or registration and careless use of a firearm.
'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

"I just show up and put the fire out, but they set up traps and obstacles to keep each other out of their camps."
Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.