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Allan Thorp is on a mission. He wants to make friends and influence people in the nicest way. He, on any given day, will walk around town with a giant cookie hanging from a ribbon round his neck.

Experimental forestry in all its autumn glory can be found at Goodsir Nature Park on the outskirts of Prince George. "The trails are in excellent shape," said Jim Good. "I've worked hard maintaining the trails and it's really paid off.

Economic issues were on the table when the final hearings into the Northern Gateway pipeline project began last month in Edmonton.

A housing co-operative in the Robson Valley is looking to grow. A harvest celebration has been planned for those who already reside in the semi-communal housing project, and those interested in perhaps joining are also invited to attend.

The Prince George Farmer's Market will celebrate the move to its new permanent home with live music and giveaways on Oct. 20.

In a province somewhere near the top of the Canadian class in economic performance, Prince George should feel especially important, according to the B.C. premier.

Local man finds family he never knew he had in Spain and New Mexico

A new law that the provincial government says will further blocks criminals from profiting from their crimes has come into effect.

Community groups are hoping to shine a spotlight on homelessness next week. From Oct. 7 to 13, the city's Community Partners Addressing Homelessness Society will host activities for Prince George's Homelessness Action Week.

University workers fed up at no wage bump