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The sister of a Burns Lake millworker is greeting the end of a coroner's inquest into his death with relief, exhaustion and the hope the recommendations arising from an explosive workplace disaster will not be ignored.

A Saturday morning collision continues to restrict traffic on Highway 39 south of Mackenzie, Drive B.C. is reporting. The provincial agency said the incident occurred two kilometres north of the highway's junction with Highway 97 North.

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. will receive $248,800 from a Canada Job Grant to train 67 employees in management, field maintenance, advanced operations training and engine and flying courses.

Efforts to comply with a city clean-order left an employee at Lombardy Mobile Home Park shaken Friday afternoon after an upset tenant pulled out what appeared to be a firearm. Property manager Lucienne Hannah said the incident occurred around 2 p.m.

Commuters will have to reroute next week when a swath of Tyner Boulevard gets shut down for paving. From Aug. 4-14, Tyner Boulevard between the University Heights subdivision and UNBC will be closed for $600,000 worth of road rehab.

There's a new Medal of Good Citizenship for those British Columbians who make a difference in their community. The B.C. government announced the new award to commemorate B.C. Day.

Bridging communication gaps and having a more diverse workforce emerged as key elements requiring attention to prevent another tragedy like the one at Babine Forest Products, according to recommendations issued Friday from a coroner's inquest into th

Wear the gear and stay sober is the message broadcast loud and clear by Northern Health when it comes to driving ATVs this summer. The two leading causes of injury or death of ATV riders are not wearing a helmet and driving under the influence.

The federal New Democrats are ready for a prolonged fight if the election campaign hammer drops this weekend, according to a regional Opposition MP.

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has awarded a Prince George man slightly more than $250,000 for the injuries he suffered in two motor vehicle collisions.