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Biosolids copper count worries Sludge Watch

The representative of an environmental advocacy group is questioning the level of copper found in the biosolids produced at the city's Lansdowne sewage plant, saying the number makes it unsafe for application to area farmland.

Not so smart meter

Sommerville Road resident Gerald 'Mack' Brown wants to know why the B.C. Hydro smart meter on his property has displayed an error message for more than a month without the utility knowing or doing anything about it.

Care facility manager charged with abuse

The caretaker of vulnerable people in a northern provincial care facility has been charged with abusing the residents.

Correction: Fashion and Design Festival at CN Centre

The Fashion and Design Festival will be held at CN Centre May 4 and 5. Buchanan and Co. will host the fashion celebration with Glam Night Friday, May 4 at 6 p.m. as designers launch their new line of spring and summer fashions.
Agility trial to sniff out top dog

Agility trial to sniff out top dog

This weekend has gone to the dogs - but only the most agile. The Prince George Agriplex will be turned into a veritable doggie playground March 10 and 11 for the annual Top Dog Agility event.
Trades school proposal taken to city council

Trades school proposal taken to city council

The rush is on to convert Canfor's now-closed Rustad sawmill into a trades training school.

Babine mill site combed for clues to blast

Whatever blew up Babine Forest Products is still shrouded in ash and twisted metal. Two teams of investigators are sifting for facts on the massive site, most of it blasted to bits by a Jan.

Helmet usage on the rise

Skiers and snowboarders are becoming more headstrong in the best way possible, according to a recently released survey. Results from an online survey conducted by the Canadian Ski Council suggest that 83.
Zagwyn declared dangerous offender

Zagwyn declared dangerous offender

A 25-year-old man who went on a two-day crime spree in the Fraser Lake-Vanderhoof area that included shooting at police has been declared a dangerous offender.

Rooftop Campout to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy

Camping out on the weekend is a common summertime activity for those who love the great outdoors. Add rooftop to the phrase camp out, throw in the date - March 9 to 11 - and it becomes a whole other thing.