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Conifex reports loss for third quarter

Conifex Timber Inc. reported Wednesday a net loss of $2.2 million for the third quarter. The outcome was a $1.4-million improvement over the previous quarter and was $700,000 better than the third quarter last year.

Wanted woman surrenders in Winnipeg

A Prince George woman is back in custody after turning herself in to Winnipeg police.

Bell praises mining agreement signed with India

A co-operation agreement for mineral exploration and mining signed with India during the premier's trade mission is a "very initial and important step," says B.C. jobs minister Pat Bell.
Map of the Day - Morice River

Map of the Day - Morice River

Steelhead season on the Morice River is not to be missed. This river attracts anglers from all over the world, providing exceptional adventure in spectacular surroundings. Try fishing dry flies with a waking technique.

Forwarding coal mines part of Bell's China trip

B.C. jobs minister Pat Bell said progress is being made creating a new coal mine in northeast B.C. during a post-trade mission press conference.

Province provides money for woodstove exchange program

The woodstove exchange program will continue for another year after the provincial government confirmed this week that $19,350 for the task will go to the Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR).

College students exposed to indecency

Two women were exposed to a suspect's indecent act at the College of New Caledonia on Monday. One witness was 23, the other 27, and both were indirectly targeted by a masturbating man who stationed himself in a washroom, but with the door open.

Technology program approved by school board trustees

Kelly Road secondary school will soon be the home of a project-centred, technology-driven personal learning choice school program that will encourage students to use smart phones, tablet computers and laptops for all of their subjects.

Carrier Sekani join uproar over Mines Act amendments

The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) has joined the chorus of alarms being raised over what the provincial government says are minor changes to the Mines Act.

IBM project turns students into scientists

It took 439 Lego blocks and component "brain" to turn Jessie Abela and Melanie Stevens-Franko's school project into a working robot. Once assembled, all it took was a touch of a button to bring it to life.