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The majority Conservatives rolled out a federal budget Monday almost exactly the same as the one that helped trigger an election this spring, which includes provisions for a key transportation project in northern B.C.

Linda Rodier is the latest name added to Canada's stroke statistics - however she stands out in that she survived almost unscathed.

Canuck playoff fever has gripped Prince George and is having a positive impact on the bottom line for some local businesses. Jersey City manager Lance Van Helvoirt said the store can't keep Vancouver Canuck hockey jerseys on the shelf.

The Cariboo and Fraser Fort-George regions showed positive economic growth last year, however the recovery has not been seen in all sectors. A report by the Chartered Accountants of B.C.

Hazardous Materials specialists are puzzled over the gas that caused an apartment building evacuation on Monday afternoon. Prince George Fire Rescue Service, the RCMP and BC Ambulance paramedics were called to 1698 Juniper Street at 3:15 p.m.

A charity golf tournament on June 17 hopes to raise money for the Prince George Council of Seniors' (PGCOS) Wheels to Meals program.

Despite surging Chinese lumber demand, which has helped resurrect several shuttered mills in northern B.C., other sawmills remain indefinitely shut down, victims of the malaise in the American housing market.

The City of Prince George is hoping to get residents more engaged in their local neighborhoods. Council will be meeting with residents on a neighbourhood level to talk about city projects and priorities, and get community feedback.

The majority Conservatives rolled out a federal budget today almost exactly the same as the one that helped trigger an election this spring, which includes provisions for a key transportation project in northern B.C.

Approximately 100 people walked Fort George Park on Sunday to support multiple sclerosis services in Canada. Nationally it was the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank MS Walk, walk coordinator Glen Scott said.