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Fear puts the shine on gold for mining investment

Fear puts the shine on gold for mining investment

When Imperial Metals (TSX:III) shut down its Mount Polley copper-gold mine in May 2019, it wasn't because of the tailings pond failure it suffered in 2014.
Tourism association offers help for hard-hit sector

Tourism association offers help for hard-hit sector

The Northern BC Tourism Association has launched a new program aimed at helping the region's tourism businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The association is hosting a free webinar for tourism operators on Sept.
Mail-in ballots could take weeks to count

Mail-in ballots could take weeks to count

It's election night and major news networks are announcing that John Horgan's NDP appears to have won a plurality of seats, but not enough for a majority government.
Prince George downtown vacancy rate static despite COVID-19

Prince George downtown vacancy rate static despite COVID-19

City’s downtown vacancy is 12.67 per cent, which is about the same as 2019
Downtown vacancy rate stays level, despite pandemic

Downtown vacancy rate stays level, despite pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't prompted a spike in commercial vacancies downtown, according to data released by the city on Tuesday. The City of Prince George's 2020 Downtown Occupancy Study showed an overall commercial vacancy rate downtown of 12.
Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Spirit Day fundraiser exceeds expectations

Spirit Day fundraiser exceeds expectations

The Spirit Day radiothon that raises funds for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation collected $90,369 on Sept. 17, exceeding the goal of $60,000.
Prince George driver deceased after tractor-trailer collision

Prince George driver deceased after tractor-trailer collision

Driver may have been impaired, RCMP explain
Driver killed in collision with tractor trailer

Driver killed in collision with tractor trailer

One person was killed Monday evening in a collision between a car and a tractor trailer at the corner of Northwood Pulpmill Road and Noranda Road, Prince George RCMP said. Called at 7:40 p.m.
Here are profile sketches of the three running for Premier of B.C.

Here are profile sketches of the three running for Premier of B.C.

Political pundits have been predicting it in B.C. for weeks. On Monday (Sept. 21), Premier John Horgan made it real by calling a snap election and sending voters to the polls on Oct. 24.