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August was warmer, drier than normal

Hot August nights? We had a few in the Prince George area in what was a spectacular month for lovers of warm dry summer weather. Although no temperature records were established, after a wet first day in August when 7.
UNBC study casts light on India's blocked boardrooms

UNBC study casts light on India's blocked boardrooms

In North America, discrimination at the corporate executive level can be measured by race and by gender. In India, bias in the boardroom is more a symptom of society's caste system of exclusion.

Highway 97 accident kills Bear Lake man

One man is dead after the vehicle he was driving collided with an oncoming vehicle and rolled into the ditch early Saturday morning on Highway 97, one kilometre north of the Salmon Valley bridge.
Fruits of their labour

Fruits of their labour

Apple effort helps seniors, saves bears

Group challenges hydro plan

A legal challenge has been issued on an independent power initiative in the region. The Watershed Watch Salmon Society (WWSS) contends that 10 hydroelectric turbine facilities in the Robson Valley are in fact one big project. Holmes Hydro Inc.

Wells Gray gateway at risk from logging, residents say

Canfor won't talk about its proposed logging beside Wells Gray Park and the Ministry of Forests is saying little.

Early bird draw on Tuesday

The next early bird draw for Prince George Hospice Society 2012 Dream Home Lottery is set for Tuesday.

Moose management plan unveiled

Alarming declines the moose population in the Central Interior and across the north have resulted in a new population strategy.
School is in, so slow down

School is in, so slow down

Motorists beware. Classes are back in session Wednesday and that means more kids will be out in full force on city streets walking, riding or skateboarding to and from school.

Tax collector denies Leroux's allegations

Canada Revenue Agency went after Irvin Leroux because he incorrectly reported income tax and GST owed for three years, the tax collector says in a response filed with the courts to the local businessman's most recent statement of claim.