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Cancer Centre gives sneak peek of treatment rooms

Cancer Centre gives sneak peek of treatment rooms

To help ensure that the new BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North facility will provide the best environment for patient care, two fully functional "mock-up rooms" have been built at the construction site for health professionals to provide feedback

Canfor posts lumber profit with help in China

Canfor Corp. posted a $32.3 million profit in the first three months of this year, down from the previous quarter. The positive result was helped by continued shipments to China, offsetting the impact of a slow U.S. housing economy.

Federal panel says Enbridge pipeline hearings will start next year

The federal panel reviewing Enbridge's proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway oil pipeline said today that public hearings will begin in eight months, on Jan. 10, 2012.

Thieves harvested in field

When two suspects tried to allegedly steal vehicles from a logging compound in Beaverly and escape across country, two witnesses didn't just watch them go. The alleged thieves made off with a pickup pulling a trailer at about 7:30 a.m.

Alberta oil pipeline spill sparks Enbridge project concerns

A major pipeline break in northern Alberta has environmental and First Nation groups pointing to the spill as a prime example of the risks of Enbridge Inc.'s proposed $5.5-billion oil pipeline through northern B.C.
Halibut protest gathers steam

Halibut protest gathers steam

Tackle shops in Prince George are joining protesters throughout B.C. in the fight against strict halibut quotas with a petition that has already netted dozens of names.
Map of the Day - Eena Lake

Map of the Day - Eena Lake

Eena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Eena Lake has also been designated a Family Fishing Water by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Panel delivers report on impacts of HST

A B.C. Liberal government-commissioned panel delivered a report today that says there would be an immediate benefit to families by overturning the harmonized sales tax, but the decision has longer term consequences.

Northern B.C. resource development likely on Conservative agenda

Natural resource development in northern B.C.

HST panel report lays out costs and benefits of returning to old tax system

A B.C. Liberal government-commissioned panel delivered a report Wednesday that says there would be an immediate benefit to families by overturning the harmonized sales tax, but the decision has longer term consequences.