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After years of making do with a portable trailer for an auditorium, the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is now home to the "best hospital teaching facility in the province." That's how Dr.

A northbound lane closure will be in effect Wednesday for Highway 97 between Noranda Rd and Knell Rd due to a watermain leak. From 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Nechako River will remain higher than normal in Vanderhoof for the next few days said the River Forecast Centre, Ministry of Environment and Rio Tinto Alcan.

There are 11 different categories for the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards that need nominations. The annual chamber event recognizes businesses and the people behind them who demonstrate exceptional qualities.

British Columbians are invited to comment on a proposed new provincial law meant to simplify the process for those who are owed money to collect the funds.

Road construction on Highway 16 three kilometres east of McBride starts Monday and will continue through June 19, according to the Ministry of Transportation. The highway will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The city's unemployment rate stood at 6.6 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers issued Friday. That's up from 6.

Penny Brown didn't know what multiple sclerosis was until she was diagnosed five years ago.

Bike to Work Week by the numbers shows Prince George is picking up on pedalling as a way to travel. Between May 26 and 31, more than 590 riders from 57 teams took to two wheels as their mode of transit. Of those 146 were brand new riders.

From road races and a marathon finish line to bouncy castles, hula hoop classes and booths promoting healthy eating tips, the YMCA of Northern BC focused on fun and family for its Healthy Kids Day.