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Science is all around, and is the basis of the top jobs of tomorrow. By the end of this decade, three-quarters of all B.C.

The engineering work that followed the Nechako ice jam has turned out to be an award winner.

School board trustees made some final adjustments to its recently-revised school catchment area policy on Tuesday night to address concerns raised by parents with children in Prince George's independent elementary schools.

Vandals did considerable damage to a vehicle on Haldi Road either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Police were called at about 10:20 a.m. Saturday and found more than just typical mischief.

The first university-based debate tournament for high school students produced spirited dialogue and eventually a set of winners in each category. "We are extremely proud of all the debaters for their initiative and perseverance.

The Prince George Safe Water Coalition is chomping at the bit to present its opinions on whether or not to pump fluoride into drinking water.

On Feb. 25, a 76 year old Prince George man inadvertently walked away from a bank machine without removing his card. Within seconds, an additional $900 was withdrawn on his account.

Prince George lawyer Ben Levine will represent the federal Liberal Party in the Prince George-Peace River riding, the riding decided yesterday. He ran uncontested.

The university is set to introduce a doctoral degree in health sciences after approval from the board of governors over the weekend.

A naked man behaving erratically and causing a disturbance in the University Hospital of Northern B.C.'s emergency room highlighted the grey area where police enforcement and health care intertwine on Sunday.