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Local man has personal tie to Vimy Ridge

Local man has personal tie to Vimy Ridge

It's said that Canada was born in the blazing hellfire and soaked in barrels of blood on Vimy Ridge. Don Ford was also born very much a child of Vimy. His father was there in that First World War touchstone battle. So was his uncle Fred.
Marshall withdraws lawsuit against Northland

Marshall withdraws lawsuit against Northland

Former Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge principal Brent Marshall has withdrawn a lawsuit against his former employers. According to a consent order filed Thursday in B.C.
Low snowpack recorded in Upper Fraser

Low snowpack recorded in Upper Fraser

Below-normal snowpack in the Upper Fraser is leading the River Forecast Centre to predict low river flows in this region this summer.
$12.5 million worth of upgrades slated for UNHBC

$12.5 million worth of upgrades slated for UNHBC

Local MLAs made a pre-election announcement Friday of short- and long-term upgrades to the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
City's unemployment rate 7.7 per cent

City's unemployment rate 7.7 per cent

The city's unemployment rate stood at 7.7 per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers issued Friday. That's up from 5.
First Nations, gov't sign Kemess mine deal

First Nations, gov't sign Kemess mine deal

A major hurdle to a major gold mine was cleared on Thursday - in fact three hurdles.
CNC celebrates Vaisakhi, Sikh culture

CNC celebrates Vaisakhi, Sikh culture

Brilliantly coloured saris swayed though the halls as turbans were tied and the delicious scent of samosas filled the air at CNC on Thursday.
Variety appeals to this volunteer

Variety appeals to this volunteer

When the crowds rush into the Kelly Road Craft Fair year after year, people are looking for treasures of the season and probably never give a thought to who makes the magic happen behind the scenes.
Ron Brent elementary finds Artists in the Classroom

Ron Brent elementary finds Artists in the Classroom

Art has brought in a whole new perspective on learning for one local school. Being an inner city school in Prince George, Ron Brent elementary has always tried to find new strategies to help students learn.
Homes selling for $309,028, BCNREB says

Homes selling for $309,028, BCNREB says

Single-family homes typically sold for upwards of $15,000 more than they did during the same period last year, according to first-quarter B.C. Northern Real Estate Board numbers released Thursday.