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The Habitat for Humanity's 3rd annual Bathtub Race gives new meaning to the term running a bath. The fun-filled event returns Thursday, Sept. 16 at Bartle and Gibson, 1027A Eastern St.

Aggressive fire behaviour in the forests around the region has not been helped by weather conditions.

You have weigh more than 80 pounds to go on this ride, and you'll laugh, scream and get soaked with water by the time you're done.

On the afternoon of July 30th, Provincial Regional Crown Counsel approved a charge of Manslaughter against Patrick Mathewsie, 44 years old.

The first step in the suite of construction projects around the Northern Cancer Centre was quietly taken on Monday.

Forest fires were shot from the sky all over the region late last week and during the long weekend. While B.C.

There is now a $100 million envelope of federal money available for progressive forestry initiatives. The Government of Canada announced on Monday that the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program was now underway.

A Quesnel man on evacuation order was killed by a tree he attempted to cut down for firewood. RCMP said the incident occurred Sunday just before 5 p.m. on a rural road about 60 kms southwest of Quesnel where forest fires are closing in on homes.

Northern B.C. business representatives are making another foray into China to promote opportunities in transportation and general resource-sector investment. Team Northern B.C.

The hot, dry conditions, along with gusty winds are expected to increase fire activity both in the Cariboo Fire Centre and the Prince George Fire Centre.