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UNBC names elder in residence

UNBC names elder in residence

Edie Frederick smiled softly and simply said: "Oh." She wasn't surprised by the question, but so moved that the words took a few moments to form. What does it mean to be University of Northern B.C.
Man sentenced in dangerous driving death

Man sentenced in dangerous driving death

A Vancouver man has been prohibited from driving for three years after he was found guilty of dangerous driving causing death for a fatal collision on Highway 97 near McLeese Lake nearly five years ago.
Highway of Tears documents deleted

Highway of Tears documents deleted

VICTORIA - A political staffer in Transportation Minister Todd Stone's office deliberately deleted internal records about the Highway of Tears to prevent them from becoming public, and then lied about it to investigators, says B.C.
Man jailed for using needle in attempted theft

Man jailed for using needle in attempted theft

A man who wielded a needle filled with his own blood in an attempt to steal an SUV from a Prince George car wash was sentenced Thursday to seven years in federal prison.

Prince George foster parents recognized

Prince George couple Doreen and Clifford Klages were honoured Tuesday at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria for their years of commitment as foster parents. Over 45 years, the Klages have taken in more than 50 children.
PWB loses trademark battle with Mexican brewery

PWB loses trademark battle with Mexican brewery

A Federal Court of Canada judge has thrown out a Pacific Western Brewing Co. Ltd. bid to expunge a Mexican brewer's trademark for a line of beer with a similar name.
UNBC research eyes ash use

UNBC research eyes ash use

University students showcased an ongoing project Wednesday that seeks to re-use waste ash from bioenergy plants in the community and on campus.
Winter tire time coming

Winter tire time coming

If you haven't switched your vehicle over to winter tires yet, this weekend is a good time to do it.
Council debates liquor limits

Council debates liquor limits

Leveling the playing field for alcohol retailers isn't something with which the city should be involved, according to one member of city council. Coun.
City backs gas pipelines

City backs gas pipelines

Despite some reservations over aspects of the plan not yet addressed, city council ultimately decided to endorse two TransCanada natural gas pipeline projects.