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P.G. drives off worst-road list

P.G. drives off worst-road list

After dominating the list for two years, Prince George streets fell off BCAA's annual Worst Roads survey for 2013. No northern B.C.

P.G. programs share literacy funds

A contribution from the forest products industry is helping to close the adult literacy gap in Prince George.

Local lumber graders top knotch

The region's forest industry professionals marked up big wins at the annual B.C. Interior Lumber Graders Championships held this week in Kamloops. Prince George's Canfor staff did especially well in the team event.

Dental students offer care to Peru

When a group of dental students arrive in Peru next week, they hope to create some smiles as well as brighten them. Five College of New Caledonia dental hygiene and dental assisting students, along with instructor Heather Mohr and dentist Dr.

First Nations make final case against pipeline

More than a dozen First Nations groups along the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline route have come out strongly against the project as the review process draws to a close.

Taseko working to boost aboriginal employment

A mining company and a training society are working together to provide more employment opportunities for aboriginal people in the Cariboo region. The pact was made between Taseko Mines and the B.C.
Honky Tonk Man at CN Centre

Honky Tonk Man at CN Centre

Dwight Yoakam will celebrate The Wolf at 97 FM's tenth birthday party at CN Centre Tuesday, Sept. 17. Ticket prices are being rolled back a decade with the first 100 floor tickets starting at $9, going on sale Friday, June 14 at noon.
Promoting peace on two wheels

Promoting peace on two wheels

In his travels, Jeffrey Polnaja has been shot at, lost in the desert and had his motorcycle stolen or hit by trucks. But none of those things have deterred the Indonesian motorcycle rider from attempting to complete a solo ride around the world.

Rotary raffle reaches halfway mark

Tickets are still available for the Nechako Rotary Club's spring fundraiser. The service club is halfway through selling $20 50/50 raffle tickets for a chance to win the cash prize valued up to $10,000.
Koops bike shop a family classic

Koops bike shop a family classic

When Lynn and Gys Koops opened the door to Koops Bikes for the first time in downtown Prince George 40 years ago, their timing was perfect.