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It wasn't like pulling teeth to convince Prince George dentist Richard Wilczek to decide to take on being president of the BC Dental Association.

by Thomas Peipert THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AURORA, Colo.

Thanks to Wednesday's ruling in BC's favour on the allegations of dumping lumber into the United States, area sawmills can now sell lumber products across the U.S. border with less concern about financial penalties.

There are still sparks of life in every electric tool. A new province-wide recycling program launched this past week for unwanted or disabled electric outdoor power equipment.

Theresa Robinson grew up in a time when kids with special needs were segregated from the rest of the student population.

Community workers need to reach out to at-risk parents to reduce BC's high aboriginal infant mortality rates, according to the deputy provincial health officer. Dr.

Close to 80 players were vying for Team BC jobs. Three from Prince George were among the successful candidates.

City council opened up its eyes and saw a sign this week. A passionate proposal by a local business owner convinced council to go against staff recommendations and approve the new roadside sign.

Members of the Kootenay to Kitimat Caravan to stop the Northern Gateway pipeline will be in Prince George today, handing out leaflets at the corner of Victoria and 15th Avenue from 5 to 6 p.m.

Allan Stevens reached the same age as many of the trees he used to cut. With one of the tallest reputations among the Prince George forestry pioneers, Stevens died last Thursday at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock.