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River front parks remain closed this long weekend

River front parks remain closed this long weekend

The water is subsiding but Prince George's river front parks and trails will remain closed for the long weekend, City spokesman Mike Davis confirmed Friday.

Export trade session set for Prince George

The B.C. government is bringing its nine trade representatives from around the world to the province's communities, including in B.C.'s Interior, to help businesses who want to expand into overseas markets.

Jet boaters high on rising waters

Hot weather, showers and tributaries already frothing with high water are causing concern among safety authorities, and excitement among hardcore boaters.

Improvement to Highway 97 bottleneck gets OK

The B.C. Liberal government announced funding today for a key highway improvement north of Prince George expected to give businesses in the region better access to a potential $2 billion market in northeast B.C. The $1.
Map of the Day - Tacheeda Lakes

Map of the Day - Tacheeda Lakes

Tacheeda Lakes are part of the Parsnip River watershed, which flows north into Williston Lake and eventually reaches the Arctic Ocean. This circuit of lakes is a popular getaway.

Work to begin on improving overhead

A $1.69-million contract has been awarded to a Prince George firm to lower the road surface where Highway 97 passes under a railway overhead in the Pine Pass. Cariboo Construction Ltd.

Postal strike possible next week

Canadians may find their mailboxes empty next Wednesday if postal workers proceed with a threat to walk off the job. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it may exercise its right to strike on May 25 if a deal cannot be reached with Canada Post.

Postal strike could leave Canada without mail service next week

Canadians may find their mailboxes empty next Wednesday if postal workers proceed with a threat to walk off the job. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it may exercise its right to strike on May 25 if a deal cannot be reached with Canada Post.

Northern B.C. not represented in PM's new cabinet

Veteran Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Dick Harris and newcomer Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer didn't make Stephen Harper's cabinet in a shuffle Tuesday.

Boaters high on water warned to be cautious

Hot weather, showers and tributaries already frothing with high water are causing concern among safety authorities, and excitement among hardcore boaters.