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P.G. a top market for real estate: think tank

A national investment think-tank puts Prince George among the Top 10 communities in B.C.to put your real estate money. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) is a research and analysis agency that does not buy, sell or market real estate.
Man remains missing

Man remains missing

Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. The family of Bruce Leggett, 49, last heard from him when he called on June 28 to say his truck broke down in Bear Lake and it was being towed to Quesnel.

Province revamps student information system

The past-president of the Prince George District Teachers Association is welcoming news that the Ministry of Education is scrapping the B.C. Enterprise Student Information System.

First Nation chairman threatens court action against Taseko

Tsihqot'in National Government tribal chairman Joe Alphonse didn't mince words on Thursday in expressing his community's opposition to the proposed New Prosperity open pit copper and gold mining project.
Drone aircraft take flight for research project

Drone aircraft take flight for research project

When it comes to taking inventory of a forest, John Rankin believes drone aircraft equipped with high resolution cameras are the wave of the future and, with the help of CNC, he is out to prove it. The president of Prince George-based J.R.

Council backs rec reno projects

City council is supporting two grant applications to the Northern Development Initiatives Trust from the Prince George Tennis Club and the Prince George Golf and Curling Club, which are each looking for $30,000 from the funding body.

Driver not at fault in hitting walker

The driver was not at fault when a 23-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle after she stepped onto Highway 16 West late Wednesday night, police have determined.

Fire victim identified

The woman who died in a house fire on the outskirts of Prince George earlier this week has been identified as Shannon Parsons, 28, the B.C. Coroners Service said Thursday.
Sherbrooke, here we come

Sherbrooke, here we come

2015 Canada Winter Games delegation heading to Quebec for Summer Games
Clark optimistic about pipeline benefits, if built

Clark optimistic about pipeline benefits, if built

Premier Christy Clark doesn't think it will be difficult for B.C. to get its share of the economic benefits if new heavy oil pipelines like Northern Gateway are constructed in the province.