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Mining firm faces financial squeeze

The Mount Milligan mine project has hit some financial bumps, but it has not derailed the plans to open. Thompson Creek Metals, the mine's development company, sold some if its future interests to offset the shortfalls.

Crash put driver in critical condition

A 21-year-old man was in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 early Monday morning near Ahbau Creek north of Quesnel. Called to the scene shortly after 3 a.m.
Fair not all fun and games

Fair not all fun and games

If there's one thing to be said about 4-H members, it's that they're made of strong stuff. For most people, losing a cherished animal is a trying experience that stays with you for years and not one eagerly repeated.

ATV tragedy in the Hart

A day on the trails turned fatal for a Prince George father, who died Sunday afternoon after injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident. Around 2 p.m.

New study details regional benefits of Northern Gateway pipeline

The Nechako region will have more of a direct financial benefit than any other region in the province if the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline is built, according to a new study.

Search called off for missing fisherman

Police have called off the search for a Prince George man who went missing while fishing on Carp Lake last weekend. Equipment malfunction and severe weather forced the RCMP's underwater recovery team to wait until Thursday to enter the water.

City's employment reaches record level

A record 50,600 people held down jobs in Prince George last month, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers released Friday. The previous peak was 50,300, reached in August 2011.

Pulp union OKs deal

The union that rejected the last contract offer from Canfor Pulp has now accepted the same offer by a wide margin. This week the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada-Local 9 membership voted 72 per cent in favour of a five-year deal.
One injured in burning car crash

One injured in burning car crash

One person was injured after a car rolled down an eight metre embankment and burst into flames east of Prince George Friday afternoon. The crash occured about 2:50 p.m. on Highway 16, approximately 50 kilometres east of the city.
Food vendors deliver at PGX

Food vendors deliver at PGX

It's not a fair without food and the PGX does not disappoint.