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April got more than its share of rain

April was a wetter than normal month thanks to two exceptionally rainy days, Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Steele said in a synopsis for the month.

Parks department service levels adjusted for $125,000 hit

City council approved a new level of service for city parks Monday following a $125,000 reduction to the department's budget during budget talks.

Shares to be issued for Mount Milligan mine

Thompson Creek Metals plans to raise a further $430 million to pay for construction of its Mount Milligan copper-gold mine.

Mine construction permit issued for Red Chris project

Imperial Metals has secured a permit from the provincial government to build its Red Chris copper and gold mine south of Dease Lake, drawing the ire of an area First Nation.

Safety Authority issues sawmill order

BC Safety Authority Issues Safety Order Related to Electrical Equipment Located in Sawmills The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) today issued a safety order relating to regulated electrical equipment ordering sawmills to verify that they have valid operati

Public meeting set for core services review

The city is launching its core review process with a public meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.

Former mayor favours pot decriminalization

If Colin Kinsley was still the boss of Prince George city hall, there might be a ninth name on that list of eight B.C. mayors in favour of decriminalization of marijuana.
Two killed in jet boat accident

Two killed in jet boat accident

Searchers have located the bodies of two women who were knocked into the Willow River when their jet boat flipped on Sunday. The two women, along with two men, were riding in the jet boat when the boat lost power and slammed into a logjam.
Pioneer gets overdue commemoration

Pioneer gets overdue commemoration

For years, Edward Seebach was the unsung postscript to the Huble story. As one half of Seebach and Huble General Merchants, the Ontario-born pioneer had a direct hand in shaping the community.

Willow River boating victims identified

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two women who died following a jet-boating incident near Prince George on May 6, 2012.