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Biosolids opponent mulling next steps

Biosolids opponent mulling next steps

Salmon Valley biosolids opponent Andy Angele is not yet sure if he will let a truckload of the material pass through when it's scheduled to make a haul next Tuesday. "I don't know yet, I wish I did know," Angele said.
Homework needed before first nations business dealings

Homework needed before first nations business dealings

Doing business with a first nation takes more than just exchanging business cards, it means establishing a relationship, acknowledging history and culture and being well aware of protocol.
UNBC Tourism Students Win Big in Province-wide Contest

UNBC Tourism Students Win Big in Province-wide Contest

Five students at the University of Northern British Columbia have been honoured for their social and environmental initiatives at an award ceremony for the Project Change competition in Vancouver.

City restores PGAIR funding

The Prince George Air Quality Roundtable (PGAIR) was given a reprieve by city council on Wednesday. In January city council announced plans to eliminate its $70,000 contribution to the air quality partnership as part of $1.

Council slashes $30K from budget

City council tightened its own belt to the tune of $32,000, during city budget deliberations on Wednesday.

PGAIR plans open house

The Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) is hosting a series of workshops to engage the public in reducing air pollution from transportation. The first session will be taking place on Feb. 28 at the Prince George Civic Centre from 6:30 p.
Doctor longs for days of hospital helipad

Doctor longs for days of hospital helipad

Retired family physician Vernon Johnson remembers that decades ago, helicopters used to rush critically-injured patients directly to Prince George hospital.

Initiatives Prince George cuts jobs

Initiatives Prince George has eliminated one and a half full-time positions as part of a strategy to realize cost savings this year.

Liquor stores respond to undercover sting over sales to minors

The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) says it now has a winning formula for cracking down on liquor stores selling to minors - one that centres on undercover agents who are underage.

Bidding begins on core service review contract

Bidding on the contract for the city's $350,000 core service review has begun. The City of Prince George released the request for proposals online at B.C. Bid this week. Bidding on the contract closes on March 14 at 2 p.m.