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Construction began on nine new single-family homes in the Prince George area last month, according to an update from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

At about 5 a.m. this morning Fire Rescue crews from four halls responded with 16 firefighters to a reported structure fire in the 4500 block of Shellbrook Road.

P.G. hosts next round of hearing into Enbridge project

Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and Canadian singer Sarah Harmer are among a delegation of six women who will be touring Prince George this week as part of an examination of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

A provincial committee responsible for collecting input on the 2013 budget is coming to Prince George next week.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and a delicious stuffing were on the menu as the St. Vincent de Paul Society served up its 30th annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday at the Sacred Heart Church. Bernie Goold, president of the St.

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.