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The bioenergy industry is both an exciting new frontier and a sector fraught with hurdles.

Senior citizens are vulnerable to many forms of abuse and need the whole community to be vigilant and supportive. The Prince George Community Response Network will mark World Elder Abuse Day Sunday to increase awareness of elder abuse and neglect.

The Northern BC TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad will hit the road today at 11 a.m. to help raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.

Metis Heritage Day is adding major touches of authenticity this year. For the first time in their annual fete at Fort George Park, a Red River cart and a teepee will be on display.

Online readers sure liked our last poll question because almost 3,000 people responded.

The Moving Mountains: HIV/AIDS community based research conference takes place next week. The community is invited to the opening celebrations on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Organizations in the Prince George area are feeling the effects of a looming full-scale teachers' strike - one that will see the strikers have no source of income. The full-scale strike will begin Tuesday, barring no deal during weekend negotiations.

For the first time in 24 years, Prince George was host to the biannual convention held by the province's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada members. Adding to the rare occasion, the event was also the election of the region's bishop.

Councillor Albert Koehler was first to have a pie flung in his face during TD Canada Trust's charity pie toss today. When participants made a minimum $10 donation to the Children's Miracle Network, the pie flew. The event concluded at 1 p.m.

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board of directors will be voicing their concerns about the Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC) recycling program that came into effect last month. Under B.C.