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A Prince George man trying to earn the credentials to become a social worker is worried he won't be able to complete classes towards a certificate at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) because of the time it has taken to find a new in

"Wow. Are you sure you have the right person?! I am flattered, speechless and whatever other word you can use." That was the immediate reaction of local resident John Murphy, the latest recipient of the BC Community Achievement Award.

Television personality Rick Mercer will pay a visit to the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) on Monday to help students celebrate their first place finish in the Spread the Net fundraising campaign.

Prince George can reel in the title of 2011 Ultimate Fishing Town if local supporters lobby for B.C.'s northern capital online.

Dignitaries cut ribbon on innovative bioenergy plant

It's now up to three B.C. Court of Appeal judges to decide if the City of Prince George will recover the $175,000 it spent demolishing and cleaning up the ruins of the Columbus Hotel in 2008. The B.C.

One man died after two pick up trucks collided head on near Tate Creek Road on Highway 2 in Dawson Creek Friday at about 3:50 a.m. A north bound Dodge one ton crossed into the south bound lane and collided with a south bound GM truck.

Cafe Voltaire presents Wil Fundal Friday night at 8. Opening act is Eric and Neda from local group Navaz. Eric Tompkins, guitar and Tony Tabora percussion are musicians who will support Wil on stage.

Mill closures and job losses, which are particularly devastating for small communities, demand solutions, says the B.C. Government Employees' Union, which is trying to drum up ideas in a series of community dialogues.

Fire trucks were called to Canadian Blood Services at about 1 p.m. on Thursday, but before firefighters tapped into any water veins, the situation was concluded.