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Sylvan Learning Centre in Prince George has kicked off a "Tokens of Caring" campaign to help the earthquake victims in Haiti where a 7.0 quake struck January 12.

When the UNBC commerce students raised $600 for Canadian Tire's national Jumpstart program, Canadian Tire added to it for a total donation of $2,100 for local member agencies.

The Vancouver Olympics have experienced their first disclosed bomb threat. It happened in Prince George on Friday night during the ceremonies marking the Olympic flame's arrival in B.C.'s northern capital. The public was unaware of any incident.

Quesnel city council is now looking at a 2.7-per-cent increase in the community's tax levy. An 11-per-cent hike, adding up to $1 million, had been in the works, but on Monday staff came back with a proposal to hold the jump at $325,000 over the $11.

In what has become a comedy of successes, police in Prince George have located yet another major marijuana grow-op in the area.

Red Rock residents remained skeptical and frustrated about a plan to spread biosolids over land at the end of Patterson Road, following a meeting with proponents on Wednesday night, said Fraser-Fort George Regional District director Bob Headrick.

Small businesses can now get help finding the right employee through an online evaluation service provided through the Chamber of Commerce.

A Prince George resident has won a partial victory in B.C. Supreme Court over whether the city had the authority to remove a large collection of household items from his carport in the act of enforcing its maintenance bylaw.

Canadian Tire believes strong communities include strong children who should all have the chance to run, skate, play, and grow.

Simon Fraser Lodge in Prince George is undergoing a $4 million renovation and improvement project to provide a more home-like atmosphere for residents.