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A step-by-step approach to combating Parkinson's disease will be taken later this month when a "superwalk" will be held to raise money for research and support of its victims. Set for Sept.

The provincial government is providing $200,000 to the B.C. Lung Association to expand and continue its wood stove exchange program in communities throughout B.C.

A dump truck doing work on the Boundary Road connector project downed some hydro lines on Wednesday afternoon, creating fear that individuals could be electrocuted. At about 3 p.m.

A lone man pedalled off with $10,000 in merchandise in the smash and grab of a downtown store early Tuesday morning. The Michael's Jewelers alarm was triggered at 5:23 a.m. when glass was smashed out of the Parkwood Place store on 15th Avenue.

Sitting around the campfire while making s'mores... and surfing the Internet? It seems campers this year in Prince George are making sure that their campsites are fully equipped with shower facilities, running water and Wi-Fi access.

Initial reports show northern B.C.'s tourism industry is weathering the downturn in the U.S. economy, according to Northern B.C. Tourism Association CEO Anthony Everett. Visits to northern B.C.

The forest fire season may not be over just yet. The provincial government is urging the public to be extremely careful with campfires and other burning this week as summer weather finally arrives.

Other than no recess at elementary schools, parents and students should not see any big changes as a result of the teachers' job action when the first full day of school begins this morning, says school board chair Lyn Hall, unless the campaign stret

Industry observers and insiders are dismissing a report from a left-wing think tank heavily criticizing the B.C. forest industry for failing to get the most out of its timber.

Parents and students should not see any big changes as a result of the teachers' job action when the first full day of school begins tomorrow, says school board chair Lyn Hall. "Things will seem probably as they did last year," Hall said Tuesday.