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Building permits total $1.5 million in February

Building permits total $1.5 million in February

Permits for nearly $1.5 million worth of construction work were taken out in February, according to a city staff report. At $973,900 over three projects, permits for single-family homes make up the majority of the total.
City testing could affect water pressure in Bowl area today

City testing could affect water pressure in Bowl area today

The Bowl area may experience intermittent water pressure fluctuations and discoloured water today as the city tests a new system backup pump.
Racer hoping for his Children's Wish

Racer hoping for his Children's Wish

Two days after his third birthday, Jacob Neubauer was diagnosed with cancer. "What's leukemia?" his dad Jeff asked as he hung up the phone at work. That phone call sent three-year-old Jacob and single dad Jeff on a journey no one wants to take.
Communities get vehicle grants

Communities get vehicle grants

As part of the B.C. government's Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan, 12 northern communities and organizations will receive community vehicle grants, the province announced Wednesday.
Angela Crowe helps prepare children for the future with 4-H

Angela Crowe helps prepare children for the future with 4-H

Angela Crowe was a 4-H kid herself and now she's a 4-H leader, giving back to an organization she believes is there to mentor future generations.
Housing and transit budget highlights for Frizzell

Housing and transit budget highlights for Frizzell

The federal budget features at least two items that caught Coun. Garth Frizzell's eye.
Area MPs criticize federal budget

Area MPs criticize federal budget

The federal Liberals' budget falls short as far northern B.C. MPs are concerned. In a statement, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies Conservative MP Bob Zimmer said the budget delivers a $28.
Fort St. James man missing

Fort St. James man missing

A Fort St. James man has gone missing and police believe he may be in Prince George. Paul Dennis Charles, 72, is Caucasian, 173 cm (5'8") tall and weighing 59 kg (130 lbs) with blue eyes and grey hair.
Tales to be told about search for Franklin Expedition

Tales to be told about search for Franklin Expedition

Dr. Martin Magne can be excused if he feels a little like Indiana Jones these days. The keynote speaker at this year's Dr.
A childhood of abuse, a lifetime of recovery

A childhood of abuse, a lifetime of recovery

Brenda Schley was told the sexual abuse started when she was a baby. But she can only remember the abuse as far back as when she was three, and that's when she promised herself no one would ever make her cry again.