Local News

Enbridge put a challenge to the Calgary business community Tuesday to fight back against critics of the proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline.

Police nabbed a handful of stun guns that make Tasers feel like a spark.

Four penalties have been handed out in Prince George, so far in 2011, by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. The provincial liquor regulator issued one fine and three business suspensions to the penalized operators.

Central and northern British Columbia is excelling in leveraging the Northern Development Initiative Trust to innovate and drive the economy during the Northern decade, according to an update from the board.

A one-time grant of $5,000 was approved by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday to help revive the miniature steam train at Fort George Park.

With a forecast for a warm long weekend, the province is warning campers to be fire safe. "It's easy to let your guard down coming off a cool and wet spring, but conditions can change quickly at this time of year," said B.C.

A gravel crushing operation in Miworth will be able to double the number of trucks it can load under a new temporary industrial use permit issued by Fraser-Fort George Regional District directors on Thursday.

Local author Ray Olson is launching his first, and last, book later this month. From Liaboe to Loos and Beyond is a collection of stories and photos tracking the history of the Leboe/Olson family's migration from Norway to northern B.C.

College of New Caledonia is seeking families to host a dozen South Korean exchange students for three weeks starting next month.

B.C. Hydro has filed submissions with the provincial and federal governments on its Site C Dam project with a $2-billion increased price tag to $7.9 billion. Despite the increased price tag, B.C.