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Taskeko Mines sets price stability on copper production

Taseko Mines has taken steps to protect the price it can sell its copper production in 2012.

Downtown tax exemption up for consideration

City council will consider approving 10-year property tax exemptions for developments in the downtown core tonight. A report by city staff on the proposed exemption is recommending the city develop a bylaw to put the exemptions in place.

City endorses renaming Glenview Park

City council are expected to rename Glenview Park in honour of Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick on July 13. The park, located on Glenview Drive and Dagg Road in the Hart, is slated to be renamed Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park.

Arena advocates call for show of support tonight

Prince George Recreational Hockey League president Al Hines is calling on supporters of an additional arena at Exhibition Park to show their support at tonight's city council meeting.
Former Winton Global workers want action

Former Winton Global workers want action

More than two dozen former Winton Global Lumber sawmill workers gathered at the parent company's offices Monday to demand answers to an unprecedented, lengthy shut down.

A ‘painful experience’ for city

Council puts forward four resolutions to UBCM

Prince George offers potential for new immigrants

Prince George could be the new home many immigrants coming to Canada are looking for, but the city's bad publicity may be keeping them away, according to author, publisher and motivational speaker Nick Noorani.
Work underway to repair damaged northern roads

Work underway to repair damaged northern roads

Work is underway to restore access on Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Mackenzie north of Prince George after numerous washouts were caused by heavy rain during the weekend.

Teachers to take strike vote Monday

Teachers across the province, including 900 in School District 57, will be taking a strike vote today.

Arena project facing opposition tonight

The debate over a proposed stand-alone arena south of the Kin Centre is coming back to city council tonight. Mayor Dan Roger used his powers under the Community Charter to bring a reconsideration motion on the issue before council.