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Protest march opposes pipeline

Protest march opposes pipeline

Approximately 75 people marched through downtown on Saturday to protest inaction on climate change, increased development of the Alberta oil sands and the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline.

Collision victim identified

The B.C. Coroners Service has identified a 66-year-old McBride woman as the person who died Nov. 7 in a collision on Highway 16 East.

Vehicle incident north of Quesnel

A vehicle incident has affected traffic in both directions along Highway 97 15.7 kilometres north of Quesnel at Bellows BC Rail underpass, says Drive B.C. in an alert issued at 12:44 p.m. Drivers are asked to reduce speed and exercise caution.

Legal brewhaha spills over to Federal Court

A trial before a B.C. Supreme Court Justice concerning a trademark dispute between Caribou Brewmasters Inc. and Pacific Western Brewery could be adjourned because the matter has also been taken to the Federal Court of Canada.
Suspect arrested after crime spree

Suspect arrested after crime spree

A 9-1-1 call came in at 5:36 Thursday night reporting a female was assaulted with a hammer by a lone male in University Heights.

Bands given intervenor status in Treaty 8 case

Two Indian bands and a non-profit society have been granted intervenor status in a court case to decide the western boundary for northeast B.C.'s Treaty 8 bands. In a reasons for judgment issued Wednesday, B.C.

PWB's goal of 1M trees planted by 2020 in sight

Pacific Western Brewery announced Wednesday that it is on target with its private silviculture program.

Business owner linked to gun seizure

The man facing 17 charges after RCMP seized a "staggering collection" of firearms from an upscale Prince George home in late September is the owner of a downtown business, The Prince George Citizen has confirmed.
Touring innovation

Touring innovation

The pronouncement of "on time, on budget" was an afterthought Friday to those assembled for the first public tour of the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) construction site.

Mining firm quizzed on assessment claims

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking Taseko for more information about the mining company's claims that an incorrect design was used during the environmental review process for the proposed New Prosperity copper and gold mine.