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Bioenergy projects in Northern B.C., which could run into hundreds of millions of dollars, have made B.C. Hydro's green-energy shortlist. The projects, if approved and built, would constitute the first significant bioenergy production in Northern B.

Campaigns confident rural and northern B.C. delegates will be able to vote for new premier today

The B.C. Liberal's four leadership candidates were meeting with party officials this afternoon to figure out what to do about Saturday's vote as some members had yet to receive identification numbers.

A team of UNBC students and their professor are demanding the Government of Canada investigate alleged human rights abuses by Canadian mining companies in Guatemala.

Don't forget to come out to the fifth annual Prince George Citizen Regional Spelling bee Saturday in Prince George. The competition, beginning at 1 p.m.

The Tsilquot'in Nation is reacting with suspicion to Taseko Mines's announcement it has submitted a revised plan for the Prosperity gold and copper mine that "greatly" reduces environmental impacts and preserves Fish Lake.

The provincial government has issued a guide to help home buyers better gauge the quality of a prospective home and determine what's covered under warranty.

Police are anxious for new tips - tips they believe are on the verge of being disclosed - on the killing of Vernon Baker, 44. "It is coming up on two years since it happened," said Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Craig Douglass.

Christy Clark is looking to Northern B.C. with a sense of inspiration, she told The Citizen in the final few days before BC Liberal Party holds its leadership vote. She is one of four candidates vying for the job of party leader and Premier-elect.

Prince George Childcare Community is calling for nominations for champions of childcare.