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Kinder Morgan pipeline plans are south, not north

Kinder Morgan retains a plan for a northern leg to its B.C. oil pipeline infrastructure, but the company says it is concentrating on expanding capacity south first.
Map of the Day - Green Lake

Map of the Day - Green Lake

Green Lake is named for the alluring colour of its water and is a popular vacation lake in the summer. The lake is long and deep, and is perfect for summer recreation. Green Lake has everything from horseshoes to hiking, and everything in between.
Closer to retirement, one brick at a time

Closer to retirement, one brick at a time

Fred Lienert has been laying bricks from East Germany to Prince George for 61 years and he is finally hanging up his trowel at the end of this year.

Neighbourhood learning centre proposals move forward

An effort to establish neighbourhood learning centres in three rural schools advanced a step Tuesday night when school board trustees agreed to meet with regional district representatives to discuss recommendations outlined in a feasibility study.
What to do when mosquitoes attack

What to do when mosquitoes attack

In the warmer months, everywhere you turn there they are. Mosquitoes. It's impossible to be rid of them completely but there are some ways to make the best of a potentially bloody and itchy time of the year.

Additional arena quashed

City council reversed its decision to build a new stand-alone arena south of the Kin Centre on Monday. Monday night's decision means the city will now proceed with a $15.
Hare goes hairless for charity

Hare goes hairless for charity

When Craig Hare's older brother Andrew, 29, was diagnosed with colon cancer in February Craig became determined to help fight the disease. So he's preparing to do something that he has never done before - shave his head.

Taskeko Mines sets price stability on copper production

Taseko Mines has taken steps to protect the price it can sell its copper production in 2012.

Downtown tax exemption up for consideration

City council will consider approving 10-year property tax exemptions for developments in the downtown core tonight. A report by city staff on the proposed exemption is recommending the city develop a bylaw to put the exemptions in place.

City endorses renaming Glenview Park

City council are expected to rename Glenview Park in honour of Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick on July 13. The park, located on Glenview Drive and Dagg Road in the Hart, is slated to be renamed Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park.