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Controversy erupts over plan to destroy sturgeon

Controversy erupts over plan to destroy sturgeon

The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council is fighting a plan to reduce by half the number of sturgeon to be released into the Nechako and destroy the remainder.
Unemployment rate 6.3 per cent

Unemployment rate 6.3 per cent

The city's unemployment rate stood at 6.3 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers issued Friday. That's up from 4.
Highway 16 reopened near B.C.-Alberta border

Highway 16 reopened near B.C.-Alberta border

Highway 16 has been reopened following a rockslide near Jasper on Friday. It was reopened late Saturday morning.
Thunderstorm warning ended

Thunderstorm warning ended

Environment Canada has called off its severe thunderstorm warning. "Severe thunderstorms have weakened or moved out of the region," the agency said in a statement issued shortly after 2:30 p.m.
City offering event grants

City offering event grants

Inspiring minds want to know. The City of Prince George is asking community members and groups with awe-inspiring ideas to apply for a Celebrate Prince George Community Grant.
BCNE organizers ready for fair

BCNE organizers ready for fair

The B.C. Northern Exhibition is heading into their busy season with more confidence than the BCNE has had in years. The exhibition's board chair Alex Huber said the confidence is more than a feeling.
Alzheimer's walk honours local resident

Alzheimer's walk honours local resident

An honouree for the Walk for Alzheimer's said she feels kind of important. Iris Vhal, 82, will be honoured during the Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer's taking place Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Northern Sport Centre.
PTSD bill passes committee

PTSD bill passes committee

Local MP Todd Doherty spoke to Bill C-211 before the House of Commons standing committee on health Thursday. The bill passed its second reading March 8.
Liberals see bright future

Liberals see bright future

Question 1: Why should young people able to vote for the first time in this election support you and your party? When a young person researches the differences across the country in economic performance, job opportunities, benefits, income tax rates
Greens would invest in education

Greens would invest in education

Question 1: Why should young people able to vote for the first time in this election support you and your party? Young people will find that the B.C. Greens platform is designed for future generations.