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Rehabbing Habitat for Humanity

Sharen Smith wants to re-establish Habitat For Humanity (H4H) in our city. The legalities of closing the old chapter down are still underway and she is already calling on like-minded people to form up the next version.

Province sketches out anti-spill measures

The provincial government now has a blueprint in place to create a world-class marine spill prevention and response system, but it doesn't mean the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline is any closer to getting a green light.

NDP MP still mulling leadership shot

The number of people courting Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen to run for leader of the B.C. NDP has been night and day compared to when the job was last open two years ago.

Food concerns hit the streets

Prince George activists are sending out the rallying cry for the second time this year against genetically engineered foods. The second March Against Monsanto begins Saturday at 11 a.m.
Matters 'fiercely loyal': ex-girlfriend

Matters 'fiercely loyal': ex-girlfriend

When Sonya Booker first met Greg Matters, she found a man who had a huge heart and really cared about people, and it was only a matter of time before they were in a romantic relationship.
'High risk, high gain'

'High risk, high gain'

An expert in police use-of-force cast doubt on turning to so-called "third-party intermediaries" to help safely arrest someone suffering from mental health issues at the coroners' inquest into the death of Greg Matters on Thursday.
CNC stuck with untouchable savings

CNC stuck with untouchable savings

The College of New Caledonia has saved up almost $4 million the province won't let it access. It is there, but not really there, under the rules the provincial government has set for running post-secondary institutions.
Prince George entrepreneur creating winery

Prince George entrepreneur creating winery

Canada's most northerly winery, and Prince George's first commercial wine producer, has been launched. No bottles were smashed, but there were many clinks of glasses even though Northern Lights Estate Winery will not pour its own vino until 2015.

Council to consider new hotel rezoning

With the announcement of the Delta Hotel downtown out of the way, moves are being made to make way for another hotel development in Prince George. A special council meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 12:15 p.m.
Matters' brother tells his side of the story at inquest

Matters' brother tells his side of the story at inquest

A coroner's inquest heard some long-awaited answers surrounding the circumstances that led to the death of Greg Matters when his brother took the stand on Friday.