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With Halloween just around the corner, the B.C. Society for Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals is asking pet owners to prepare for what can be an especially scary night for their four-legged friends.

Researcher and author Andrei Markovits turned his sociological microscope on himself to try to understand what motivates sports fans.

In what has been called the worst-kept secret in local federal politics, 21-year veteran MP Dick Harris stepped down Saturday and put the strength of his support behind Todd Doherty.

Long-serving Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris announced on Saturday he will not be seeking another term in the next federal election.

The measuring stick for northern B.C. is still made out of wood, but northern B.C. wood is making a lot more than sticks these days.

In the time it takes a downtown Vancouver resident to get to the nearest Ikea store, a Prince George resident can go from the centre of the city to the region's rural, agricultural community.

If Whitney Anderson has her way, there will come a time when even if you wanted to use a hand-held smartphone while behind the wheel, you won't be able to.

Bree-Anna Robertson has a mischievous look that speaks volumes and with the help of the latest technology that offers her alternative communication, she also has a way to express that spirit that quite literally shines through her expressive eyes.

Gaming funds were set aside for 18 agriculture fairs across B.C. and it was announced this week by government that the BC Northern Exhibition was one of them.

The longest standing employee of the YMCA of Northern B.C. knows why the organization has enjoyed 50 years of success. "It's the people," said Sharon Pepper, currently the member services coordinator.