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Prince George was under a major spotlight during the StartUp Canada Communities launch last week.

A grassfire gone out of control near the Willowcale Forest Service Road and Highway 97 forced evacuation of five homes in the area on Friday.

Land use planner Gwyn Symmons is not suggesting Prince George turn itself into another Vancouver, a city renowned for close-quarter living, but he is making a case for a "gentle" step towards higher density in the coming years.

A dust advisory was ended Friday morning but could soon be back in place. "Even though the dust advisory has ended, high dust levels are expected again later tonight and tomorrow morning," B.C.

The 2013 Pride week celebrations in Prince George will take place July 4 to 7.

Saving an ancient forest for the enjoyment of present and future residents is a passion project for a local eco-activist.

From tough to tougher. That about describes the ring assignments Inner City Boxing Club bantamweight Kenny Lally has ahead of him over the next two weekends. Lally, a veteran of 100 fights, will clash with Hector Rondon of Tacoma, Wash.

The presence of Prince George is towering down on Vancouver commuters driving the bustling route over the Cambie Street Bridge alongside B.C. Place Stadium. Initiatives Prince George has secured six spots in the giant advertisement screen's rotation.

The high level of spring run off has forced closure to two B.C. Forest Service recreation sites in the Vanderhoof area and limited access to one near Fort St. James.

Firefighters limited damage to a mobile home to about $5,000 when they were called to a fire Wednesday afternoon in the 1800 block of North Blackburn Road.