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Forestry firm uses heads to show anti-bullying support

A northern B.C. industrial company turned the colour pink on its head Wednesday. On the day commemorating anti-bullying, Conifex Timber Inc.
Jail term issued for grow op tender

Jail term issued for grow op tender

A Lower Mainland man was sentenced this week to a year in jail for tending a marijuana grow operation in the Prince George area. Minh Van Vu, 51, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2010 at an 11000 block Christopher Road property just north of city limits.

Air quality advisory in effect

An air quality advisory is in place for the city of Prince George due to high levels of particulate matter.
Mob of pink makes stand against bullying

Mob of pink makes stand against bullying

On musical cue, a pink tide washed over the Pine Centre Mall's centre court Wednesday.
Spring break to come earlier next year

Spring break to come earlier next year

School District 57 made official its biggest show of support Tuesday for the Canada Winter Games .
Foundation funding medical technology

Foundation funding medical technology

Grants from the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation have helped put lifesaving equipment into the hands of healthcare professionals in the North. On Wednesday, the foundation presented a cheque for $1.
Feds turn down New Prosperity mine

Feds turn down New Prosperity mine

The federal government has rejected the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine, citing concerns raised in an environmental assessment.
Police seize drugs from two homes

Police seize drugs from two homes

A 20-year-old man was arrested last week after Prince George RCMP executed a search warrant on an Arnett Avenue home suspected to be a key drug distribution centre in the city.

Horses in poor condition, vet testifies in animal cruelty trial

A long-awaited trial for a Prince George area man facing animal cruelty charges began Tuesday with a veterinarian describing most of the horses seized as thin to emaciated.

LNG project receives cash boost

One of the liquefied natural gas proposals closest to Prince George has received a major cash infusion and new investment interest.