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UNBC team wades into water challenge

Local engineering students took home top prize at the world's largest water quality event earlier this month.
P.G. part of genetic research project

P.G. part of genetic research project

The pharmacy at Shoppers Drug Mart at Pine Centre Mall is part of a research project where saliva testing will provide genetic information to be acquired, assessed and used to guide drug therapy decisions.
Judge opts for trial in logging dispute

Judge opts for trial in logging dispute

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice wants a full-blown trial before deciding whether a Prince George logging company was wrongfully denied a licence to harvest timber on Crown land near Vanderhoof. Both M.G. Logging and Sons Ltd.
Ghomeshi will make P.G. show

Ghomeshi will make P.G. show

All controversies aside, Jian Ghomeshi had a date with Prince George and he intends to keep it. It was announced this weekend that the longtime star of CBC Radio's flagship morning show Q had parted company with the network.
Chamber names business all-stars

Chamber names business all-stars

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce named their 11 stars of the game Saturday night when they handed out the 2014 Business Excellence Awards.

Pets need special care during Halloween

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, author discusses science of sports fandom

Researcher and author Andrei Markovits turned his sociological microscope on himself to try to understand what motivates sports fans.
Conservative candidates unsurprised by Harris announcement

Conservative candidates unsurprised by Harris announcement

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.

Harris not seeking re-election, endorses Doherty

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

Forestry industry making more than lumber

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.