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Prince George updates Air Quality Emissions Inventory and modelling

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.

Region now at 15.4 per cent

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.

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.

Lexi Augustson passed away a week after 21st birthday

A first-of-its-kind model by the northern B.C. group

Surrey product has foundation to impact T-Wolves in 2021-22, coach says

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.

Conservation North has released a map showing the cumulative impact industrial activity has had on the province's forests.