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Northern B.C. forest giant Canfor posts profit

Canfor Corp. posted a $33.5-million profit for the three months ending in September, despite a continuing depressed U.S. housing market. Results were buoyed by income from Canfor Corp.'s stake in Canfor Pulp.

Canada Winter Games CEO visits P.G.

A Canada Games contingent was in Prince George to help local officials get ready to host the nation in 52 months' time.

Northern B.C. mills slowly re-opening

More than 700 workers have returned to their jobs at 10 sawmills and one pulp mill in northern B.C. in the past year as plants restarted or resumed shifts, part of a slow restart trend in the province, shows information complied by the B.C.

Investing in kids early will save on crime

Pay now, or pay later when it comes to investing in early childhood development. That's the conclusion and title of a recently-released report prepared by the Justice Institute of B.C. and the Vancouver Board of Trade.

HST information centre already controversial

The B.C. Liberal government's latest effort to sell the harmonized sales tax - establishing an information centre and appointing a cabinet minister responsible for the effort - is a waste of time, says a Prince George anti-HST organizer.

Northern Health offering grants to promote tobacco reduction in Northern B.C.

Northern Health invites organizations and schools to submit proposals focused on awareness and reduction of tobacco use in Northern B.C.
Multiple Sclerosis treatment making a difference

Multiple Sclerosis treatment making a difference

Two more success stories have evolved from Liberation Treatment being sought in a number of countries by multiple sclerosis patients from Prince George.
Former NDP cabinet minister Lois Boone vying for Prince George-Peace River federal party seat

Former NDP cabinet minister Lois Boone vying for Prince George-Peace River federal party seat

Former B.C. cabinet minister Lois Boone announced Thursday she is seeking the NDP nomination for the coming federal by-election in Prince George-Peace River.

Gangs can't stop the show

The Roll-A-Dome is giving one more try to youth events. The building's owner and one event promoter are not going to let gang pressure stop all-ages entertainment without a struggle.

Former NDP cabinet minister Lois Boone vying for Prince George-Peace River federal party seat

Former B.C. cabinet minister Lois Boone announced Thursday she is seeking the NDP nomination for the coming federal by-election in Prince George-Peace River.