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Community rallies to throw party for autistic boy

A northern B.C. man has won a partial victory over the federal government's tax collector in a dispute over whether his small-scale gold prospecting constituted a business.

The Scene PG magazine beat some stiff competition from some of Canada's largest media outlets to take home the top prize in two categories at the Great Idea Awards.

Environmental organizations are coming together with industry, labour, aboriginal and municipal government groups to try to find ways to marry economic development with protection of the environment.

Eating out is a dining staple for some people and a special treat for others, but regardless of how often you visit a restaurant it's important to trust your food is being prepared in a safe manner.

Organizers tried to present the day as a celebration, but the tears and impassioned speeches were more akin to a funeral. On Friday, the Future Cents Program died.

One of the area's largest First Nations has signed a pre-treaty agreement with the provincial government. It focuses on forestry and eco-tourism opportunities.

Former Prince George Fire Rescue chief John Lane is about to take over the top job Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. Lane will become the WPFS chief on April 14, according to media reports in that city.

A loosening of the rules around how Agricultural Land Reserve property may be used could help the viability producers in the north, according to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George director Lara Beckett.

As controversy continues to swirl around the impending start of the province's newest stewardship program, the agency at the forefront continues to make steps towards implementation. This week, Multi-Material B.C.