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Canfor Corp. posted a $32.3 million profit in the first three months of this year, down from the previous quarter. The positive result was helped by continued shipments to China, offsetting the impact of a slow U.S. housing economy.

The federal panel reviewing Enbridge's proposed $5.5-billion Northern Gateway oil pipeline said today that public hearings will begin in eight months, on Jan. 10, 2012.

When two suspects tried to allegedly steal vehicles from a logging compound in Beaverly and escape across country, two witnesses didn't just watch them go. The alleged thieves made off with a pickup pulling a trailer at about 7:30 a.m.

A major pipeline break in northern Alberta has environmental and First Nation groups pointing to the spill as a prime example of the risks of Enbridge Inc.'s proposed $5.5-billion oil pipeline through northern B.C.

Tackle shops in Prince George are joining protesters throughout B.C. in the fight against strict halibut quotas with a petition that has already netted dozens of names.

Eena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Eena Lake has also been designated a Family Fishing Water by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

A B.C. Liberal government-commissioned panel delivered a report today that says there would be an immediate benefit to families by overturning the harmonized sales tax, but the decision has longer term consequences.

Natural resource development in northern B.C.

A B.C. Liberal government-commissioned panel delivered a report Wednesday that says there would be an immediate benefit to families by overturning the harmonized sales tax, but the decision has longer term consequences.

The culprit behind the dramatic blaze that gutted the Boston Pizza and Blockbuster Video on Monday afternoon was a "carelessly discarded" cigarette, stated Prince George Fire Rescue Services investigators Wednesday.