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B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon received a big northern boost Monday with the endorsement of senior cabinet ministers Shirley Bond and Pat Bell.

Depending on the city's generosity, CBC television personality Rick Mercer could be paying a visit to UNBC.

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Moira Stillwell boldly introduced health care reform into the campaign today, saying in Prince George the province must have a discussion on the role of private health care.

The Port of Prince Rupert's container terminal has been ranked as the fastest growing in North America and No. 8 in the world as part of independent marine consulting firm Drewry Publishing's annual container port overview.

The FrancoFun Festival offers a week-long celebration of winter with a number of activities for all ages. Le Cercle des Canadiens Franais 26th annual event is on from Saturday through Feb. 5 at different locations around the city of Prince George.

British Columbia pulp producers, including northern B.C.-producers Canfor Pulp, West Fraser and Tembec, have reached a deal with CN and Squamish Terminals to improve the worldwide export of pulp.

City staff may still have more to say to council about the rezoning of the BBK Bottle Depot lot.

Mineral exploration in British Columbia more than doubled in 2010, nearly three quarters of that spending taking place in northern B.C.

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon received a big northern boost Monday with the endorsements of senior cabinet ministers Shirley Bond and Pat Bell.

The audience at tonight's public meeting of mayor and council will observe a thick agenda of reports and actions. One of the first items on the slate is an update on some new innovations incorporated into the Coldsnap Winter Music Festival.