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Professor co-authors book on northern development

A new eBook co-edited by a local author looks at northern development in rural communities and represents "a decade of international collaboration." Greg Halseth, a geography professor at University of Northern B.C.
Games boost parking demand

Games boost parking demand

With an array of downtown streets and parking closed to vehicles or reserved for other use during the Canada Winter Games, the city has seen an increase in those looking for monthly permits.
Regional district waiting on auditor general report

Regional district waiting on auditor general report

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is still waiting on the outcome of its first review by the auditor general for local government.
Therapy dog offers helping paw at courthouse

Therapy dog offers helping paw at courthouse

A tail-wagging furry friend is now appearing at the Prince George courthouse to help ease the stress victims and witnesses often face when they're about to take the stand.
Locals react to assisted-suicide decision by Supreme Court

Locals react to assisted-suicide decision by Supreme Court

Friday morning's Supreme Court of Canada decision that doctor-assisted suicide was unconstitutional has kickstarted local and provincial discussions in health and palliative care.
Airport ready for Games rush

Airport ready for Games rush

The Prince George Airport is going to be the first impression many visitors have of the city when arriving for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Outdoor rinks to host free skating

Free skating will be hosted at two community ice rinks this Family Day long weekend. The events are set for College Heights secondary on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Duchess Park on Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Timber Kings unveil legacy torch

Timber Kings unveil legacy torch

Once the 2015 Canada Winter Games' flame is extinguished, a permanent reminder of the torch will remain in the city's downtown core.

High snow pack raises flooding concern

A significantly higher-than-normal snow pack has prompted the provincial government's River Forecast Centre to predict a potential for flooding this spring along the Nechako River. As of Feb.

Premier's domestic violence strategy draws limited endorsement from Carrier Sekani Family Services

Carrier Sekani Family Services is welcoming Premier Christy Clark's long-term strategy to combat domestic violence in B.C. but remains skeptical until the plan is put into action.