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Clark ramps up her 'family-first' campaign

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Christy Clark unveiled details of her family-first plan Tuesday. The party membership sign-up ended last Friday, and now candidates have turned their attention to securing the support of party members for the Feb.
Chopper swoops in to save dog

Chopper swoops in to save dog

A local helicopter company came to the rescue of an eight-year-old German shepherd on Monday morning after she spent a cold and snowy weekend stranded on a gravel bar in the middle of the Fraser River.
Welding sparks small fire

Welding sparks small fire

A fire caused by welding sparks caused between $500 and $1,000 damage to a building in the 2300 block of Westwood Drive early Tuesday afternoon, A dozen firefighters from two halls were called to the scene shortly before 1:30 p.m.

Green energy plan to bring cash benefit: Canfor Pulp

Canfor Pulp is investing $160 million in upgrades by 2012 to set the foundation to spend a similar amount of money in the following three to four years to build a new green-energy business.

School children shuttle service seeks access to busing lane

The owner-operator of a privately-run shuttle service is seeking the same treatment regular school buses are given when it comes to dropping students off at Heather Park Elementary School.

Teleworkshop from home or work

In a move to assist those caring for someone with dementia, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free teleworkshop for Prince George residents to learn how to navigate through the health care system.

Unclear if CN spending plan will include northern B.C.

CN announced Wednesday it plans to spend $1.7 billion to maintain its railway network and grow its business including in western Canada. The company could not say yet, however, if any of those investments would be targeted to northern B.C.
Northern B.C. RCMP bashed in BC Civil Liberties Association report

Northern B.C. RCMP bashed in BC Civil Liberties Association report

The title of worst RCMP detachment in the North belongs to Terrace, according to a just released report by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA).

Children who are not ready for school could be in trouble later

A University of B.C. professor says a broader group of business and political leaders must mobilize to address the number of children unprepared for the classroom. Dr.
P.G. Venture traces path to success

P.G. Venture traces path to success

Sean Simmons, president and founder of Map Jungle, may just navigate his way to a $30,000 reward.