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Council approves permit for winery site

Council approves permit for winery site

The city's first commercial winery cleared another hurdle this week following city council's approval of a development variance permit.

Olympian teams up with PWB

Four-time Olympic speedskating medalist Denny Morrison is a hometown hero in northern B.C. where he grew up. He is a proud son of Fort St.
Teachers to rally in front of Bond's office

Teachers to rally in front of Bond's office

While area teachers aren't on the picket lines, they are still on strike - and will be seen rallying in front of MLA Shirley Bond's office today at noon.
Couple combines for 150 donations to Canadian Blood Services

Couple combines for 150 donations to Canadian Blood Services

Steve and Lynn Jefferson reached a milestone Wednesday that few of even the most devoted couples can celebrate when they respectively gave their 100th and 50th donations at the Canadian Blood Services clinic.

Fire near Tumbler Ride surges in size

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. - A forest fire in northeastern B.C. has more than quadrupled in size in 24 hours and threatens to singe Alberta's boundary.
Rental refunds on their way

Rental refunds on their way

The cheques are in the mail for the the 1,187 property owners who applied for business licences for their residential rental units.
Panel explores new reality of aboriginal title

Panel explores new reality of aboriginal title

When the Tsilhqot'in First Nation won their Supreme Court of Canada case on June 26, winning ultimate legal endorsement of their claims over their traditional territory, it set a precedent for all of Canada.
Hospital parking changes to widen Edmonton Street

Hospital parking changes to widen Edmonton Street

A $750,000 project is underway to increase the amount of parking available at the hospital. Roughly 52 new parking stalls will be created in the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
Council readies for future PAC opportunities

Council readies for future PAC opportunities

Instead of cooling its heels, the city wants to ensure it will be ready when government pockets open up for the proposed performing arts centre.
Woman charged with arson

Woman charged with arson

A woman is facing a charge of arson causing damage to property in relation to a series of grass fires that broke out Monday near the junction of Highways 97 and 16.