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A $5.4-billion deal between Encana and PetroChina to develop natural gas resources in northeast B.C. has fallen apart, as the two sides failed to reach agreement on items still up for negotiation.

The B.C. Ministry of Environment is continuing efforts in Prince George to try to pinpoint the source of odours that Millar Addition residents say are an irritant and a health concern.

Motorchairs and bicycles are popping in and out of traffic because cars are parking in the city's bike lanes. Although Ruth Blank is concerned for her health as she drives her motorized wheelchair around those parked cars, the law is clear.

There is no word whether unionized mechanical workers at Finning will go on strike. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers were in a position to strike at Finning's operations in B.C. and The Yukon at 2 p.m.

Seniors from across B.C. will be showing off their athleticism and competing in the 24th annual BC Senior Games from Aug. 18 to Aug 20 in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail. The organizing body divides B.C.

Residents and community groups will have a chance to provide their feedback to the city on what is arguably the most important planning document in municipal government. City council reviewed a draft of the proposed Official Community Plan on Monday.

The riverbanks were lined with police on Sunday afternoon, investigative eyes scanning the water for a mystery object that may have been a body.

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Initiatives Prince George sold the former ACS call centre on Second Avenue for a profit of $415,00. The city's economic development agency borrowed from the City of Prince George to purchase the building.

B.C. lumber shipments into India remain at low levels, but a significant increase this year, after import restrictions were removed, is being viewed with promise by industry players and the province.