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UNBC team studying impact of mine tailings spill

UNBC team studying impact of mine tailings spill

Over the next three years, a group of researchers will follow the effects of Mount Polley mine tailings breach from the "physics to fish." University of Northern B.C.
P.G. kids among the most delayed in the province

P.G. kids among the most delayed in the province

Children who live in the Bowl and South Fort George area have some of the worst developmental outcomes in the province, a mapping project has found. The first round of developmental mapping from the University of B.C.
St. Vincent de Paul Society serving up Thanksgiving dinner

St. Vincent de Paul Society serving up Thanksgiving dinner

St. Vincent de Paul Society is preparing to feed about 800 people Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart auditorium at 887 Patricia Blvd.
COFI hosting photo contest

COFI hosting photo contest

The Council of Forest Industries is putting on a photo contest to showcase "the importance of the forest industry in B.C. and the diversity of the people who are part of it.
Lawn equipment stolen from ballpark

Lawn equipment stolen from ballpark

For the second time in six months, major pieces of equipment have been stolen from the Spruce City Men's Fastball Association's facility.

Events list

Caledonia Ramblers hike Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Caledonia Ramblers are hosting a moderately strenuous hike to the Tacheeda fire lookout, about 100 km north of Prince George. The drive to the trailhead takes about 1.5 hours and the hike is 4.
Teen implicated in threat against schools to appear in court

Teen implicated in threat against schools to appear in court

A 16-year-old boy is expected to appear in Prince George provincial court Fridayafter he was arrested in connection with a threat made through social media that prompted Prince George schools to impose partial lockdowns.
Braille computer stolen from blind student

Braille computer stolen from blind student

A blind UNBC student just wants to show her two sons that anything is possible despite the challenges life has to offer.
'Nothing has changed' for northern physios

'Nothing has changed' for northern physios

There has been little change or improvement, say two local physiotherapists, in the year since they asked a government committee to support their efforts to bring more students north.
Deceased veteran's sister supports ombudsman's call on medical discharges

Deceased veteran's sister supports ombudsman's call on medical discharges

The sister of a Canadian military veteran who was killed in a standoff with an RCMP emergency response team four years ago is in favour of ensuring benefits from Veterans Affairs are in place for soldiers prior to receiving medical discharge.