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Enviro groups issue stern warning

A pair of U.S. environmental groups have some advice for northern residents on the proposed $5.5-billion Enbridge oil pipeline: Ensure there is public oversight during construction and that municipalities are prepared for an oil spill.

Out of Africa

City woman a founder of 27 million Voices

Christmas at ECRA

Christmas in downtown will be depicted in a different way by the Elder Citizens Recreation Association's drama club during a special event.

First Nations, B.C. Hydro sign agreement

The Kitselas First Nation and B.C. Hydro on Monday signed an impact benefit agreement that is meant to provide the First Nation with economic development funds and training related to the $404-million northwest transmission line.

P.G. schools getting into the holiday spirit

All Around Our Schools Quidditch: The sport of wizards has come to cole Heather Park elementary. Creatively using pool noodles, hula hoops hung from basketball hoops and other items, Mrs. Harms' PE class is a sight to be seen.

Province doles out gaming grants to P.G. groups

The province granted three Prince George groups over $40,000 on Wednesday from a fund of $1.3 million in community gaming grants. The Prince George Amateur Radio Club received $14,738, the Prince George Crime Stoppers Association $13,000 and the St.

Falcon enters Liberal leadership race

Kevin Falcon, as expected, launched his leadership campaign in Surrey this morning for the Liberal Party. Later today, he will visit Prince George to help kick off his campaign. Falcon, the health minister, called on all B.C.
Neighbourhood plan adopted for PGGCC land

Neighbourhood plan adopted for PGGCC land

With one final tweak, a long-awaited neighbourhood plan for the Prince George Golf and Curling Club and surrounding lands was adopted by city council on Monday night.
Co-eds cast off clothes for climate change

Co-eds cast off clothes for climate change

The term "flash protest" was taken to its full extent Tuesday when about 20 University of Northern British Columbia students stripped down to their skivvies to express their opposition to the recent scrapping of a climate-change bill by the federal S

Chili Blanket rally this Saturday

The Northern Women's Forum is in the process of collecting blankets and winter wear for those in need in the lead up to the eighth annual Chili Blanket rally against poverty will be held this Saturday in front of the Prince George courthouse.