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Air pollution emissions down, many neighbourhoods exceed standards

Air pollution emissions down, many neighbourhoods exceed standards

The Prince George airshed has seen significant reductions in industrial air pollution, but levels of fine particulate matter still exceed provincial health standards in 10 city neighbourhoods, according to a new UNBC study.
Northern Health COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise

Northern Health COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise

Region now at 15.4 per cent
Alberta man sentenced for dangerous driving

Alberta man sentenced for dangerous driving

An Alberta man was sentenced Monday to 271 days in jail for seriously injuring another driver in a collision while trying to evade Prince George RCMP.
The new green paper sector doesn't need trees

The new green paper sector doesn't need trees

For Nicole Rycroft, the first modern, tree-free commercial-scale pulp mill in North America was a “lightbulb moment” about the climate crisis. The new mill in eastern Washington state, called Columbia Pulp, runs entirely without woodchips.
Prince George woman saves five lives through organ donation after tragic fatal accident

Prince George woman saves five lives through organ donation after tragic fatal accident

Lexi Augustson passed away a week after 21st birthday
Conservation North releases interactive map showing restoration, impacts

Conservation North releases interactive map showing restoration, impacts

A first-of-its-kind model by the northern B.C. group
Strong soccer IQ, backline poise could help Jaslin Mandaher fill some big UNBC shoes

Strong soccer IQ, backline poise could help Jaslin Mandaher fill some big UNBC shoes

Surrey product has foundation to impact T-Wolves in 2021-22, coach says
City to give break on late utility payments

City to give break on late utility payments

Starting in 2022, the city will change how it imposes penalties for late utility bill payments. Last year, council approved eliminating the 10 per cent late fee for late utility bill payments.
Map shows extent of industrial activity in B.C.

Map shows extent of industrial activity in B.C.

Conservation North has released a map showing the cumulative impact industrial activity has had on the province's forests.
PHOTOS: Wind storm reveals extensive rot to Prince George Playhouse exterior

PHOTOS: Wind storm reveals extensive rot to Prince George Playhouse exterior

The rot is beyond ‘minimal repair’