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Time for new ideas to reduce wildfire risk for communities: NDP critic

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Local woman to lead Cancer society

Prince George resident Lorraine Grant has been appointed the chairperson of the Canadian Cancer Society B.C. and Yukon branch. Grant was appointed the chairperson at the society's annual general meeting this week.

The Pink Tour is coming to Prince George

The province's first breast health education centre on wheels in making a stop in Prince George on June 30. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region (CBCF) started the tour on May 4.

Barkerville is getting ready for the spotlight

Barkerville is gearing up for an exciting few days with a visit from documentarians with the PBS series Travelscope.

Taseko Mines sets price stability on copper production

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

Time for new ideas to reduce wildfire risk for communities: NDP critic

Criticizing the latest $25 million available to communities to reduce wildfire risk, B.C. NDP forestry critic Norm Macdonald says the province must find a new method to protect communities from wildfires. The $25-million program provided by the B.C.
Key cog in military company passes away

Key cog in military company passes away

An instrumental figure in the effort to establish a military company in Prince George has passed away. Rocky Mountain Rangers' commanding officer, Lt. Col. John Feller, died Friday after a lengthy but undisclosed illness.
McMillan Creek Fishing Park opened

McMillan Creek Fishing Park opened

The McMillan Creek Fishing Park was officially opened this morning. Located on P.G.

Council green lights downtown incentive plan

City council approved in principle a 10-year property tax exemption program for developments downtown on Monday. A bylaw to formalize the tax breaks is expected back before city council next month.

Kinder Morgan pipeline plans are south, not north

Kinder Morgan retains a plan for a northern leg to its B.C. oil pipeline infrastructure, but the company says it is concentrating on expanding capacity south first.