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Northwest power line gets OK

The $404-million Northwest power line has been approved following a B.C. environmental assessment. B.C. Environment Minister Murray Coell and Forests and Mines Minister Pat Bell announced Wednesday they had approved the project.

Resident wants city action on medical marijuana

Langer Crescent resident Darren Adams is upset the city hasn't taken stronger action to regulate medical marijuana production. City council discussed, and rejected, options to regulate medical marijuana production within city limits on Monday.

Auto crime served on a plate

Thieves aren't just content to steal vehicles anymore. The more sophisticated auto crooks are also stealing license plates and insurance decals, all from different vehicles, and combining them on the wheels they pinch.

World-wide youth movements celebrate

This week marks the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, founders of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements. A highlight of the week is Thinking Day on Feb.
Tiny town loses tons of weight

Tiny town loses tons of weight

During the past 14 months, 123 residents in the little community of Valemount have lost an astounding 3,500 collective pounds. The Robson Valley Lifestyle program, headed by Dr.

Mountie saves child from going off deep end

A Prince George Mountie was not wearing police-issue swimming gear but still waded into a Prince George pool and took an agitated boy out of the water. The 11-year-old began to rant and refuse to exit the pool at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Year of science coming to Prince George

Year of Science themed expo called Science and the World Around Us, will be coming to Prince George April 11 and 12, and this free event is for the whole family. "We are very fortunate to be working with the University of Northern B.C.

Nominate a champion of child care

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

Hockey groups call for more ice

Prince George's amateur hockey organizations are calling on city council to consider constructing a new arena for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

George Abbott in town today

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate George Abbott will be in Prince George this evening, part of a final northern sweep before voting takes place Saturday.