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Soldiers catch local cold

Soldiers catch local cold

Hunkered down tonight in the snows just north of Prince George are soldiers from B.C. and the U.S., learning from the local environment how to survive in the wilderness. Capt. Steven Parker, commander of the B.C.

CNC celebrates Black History Month

The College of New Caledonia and the Prince George African Heritage Society are teaming up to present a number of events during the 14th annual Black History Month Celebration in February.

MLA Bell visits Burns Lake

Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell is visiting Burns Lake today to meet with First Nations and community leaders about the aftereffects of the devastating fire that gutted the Babine Forest Products sawmill.

CNC plans tuition hikes to deal with budget shortfall

The College of New Caledonia is considering a two per cent tuition hike to help pay off a projected $1.8 million budget shortfall.

City's population rises slightly

The city's population stood at 75,828 people by mid-way through last year, according to a B.C. Stats estimate released this week.

Southbank search stymied

A full range of search efforts have turned up no clue of a missing northern B.C. man. Perry Sebastian, 28, of Hagwilget was last seen in the early morning of Dec.

Forestry veteran recruited to help Burns Lake recovery

Forest industry veteran Bob Clark, vice-president of forestry consultants J B Clark and Co.

U.S. reduces timber stumpage claim

The U.S. claim against Canada for alleged subsidies on British Columbia's timber stumpage rates has been reduced by nearly $200 million, an industry observer says. Madison's Lumber reporter publisher Keta Kosman said Friday the U.S.

Education minister hints at legislated end to teachers' strike

Prince George Teachers Association president Matt Pearce thinks the province is gearing up to announce a legislated end to the five-month provincial teachers strike. He might be right.
Cold snap snaps water mains

Cold snap snaps water mains

The City of Prince George has had nine water main breaks since the beginning of the year, thanks to cold snap earlier this month.