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UNBC prof named to Forest Practices Board

UNBC prof named to Forest Practices Board

A professor of ecosystem science and management at the University of Northern British Columbia was appointed to the B.C. Forest Practices Board, the provincial government said Friday. Dr.

Lunar eclipse Saturday morning

There will be a lunar eclipse Saturday morning, but you'll have to get up very early to see it and a sighting will be weather permitting.

Gold mine gains government approval

A proposed gold mine near Wells has won approval from the provincial government. A Mines Act permit was issued to Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (BGM) on Nov.
Picking the perfect pine

Picking the perfect pine

Christmas shopping can be a hectic experience. The stores are crowded, the parking lots even more so and fellow shoppers less than merry.
European meltdown would hurt Central Interior, economist says

European meltdown would hurt Central Interior, economist says

B.C.'s Central Interior will feel the effects if a major meltdown of the European bank system comes to fruition, a Bank of Canada economist warned Wednesday.
All thumbs when it comes to gift wrapping

All thumbs when it comes to gift wrapping

Tis the season and the Child Development Centre's gift wrap booth is open outside of Sears at the Pine Centre Mall.
One lucky Prince Georgian wins the big Live Free prize

One lucky Prince Georgian wins the big Live Free prize

Brian Campbell couldn't believe the news he got Thursday morning when his wife passed him the phone.

Sharing the ice

Skating at the Prince George outdoor oval is unsupervised, so there are a few rules in place to ensure the rink - which is the size of about four hockey rinks - is shared safely for all. Last year, there were about 7,500 visitors to the oval.

West Fraser declares dividend

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share Friday. The dividend applies to common and class B common shares and is payable on Jan. 9 to shareholders of record on Dec. 19.

Discuss rights over breakfast with civil liberties association

Prince George residents are invited to learn about their mobility rights and address concerns when the northern chapter of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association hosts a community breakfast Saturday morning.