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They've already put in 1,100 kilometres of biking and 300 kilometres of walking. There's much more yet to come as filmmaker Frank Wolf and his friend Todd McGowan follow the route of Enbridge's proposed pipeline through northern B.C.

Firefighters are making good progress on a number of fires south and west of Prince George fueled by the hot, dry weather.

Families came out in droves for Kids Day at the PGX, where admission for children under 12 was $2. Laughter and voices filled with excitement echoed throughout the exhibition grounds.

Unionized employees have rejected the latest offer tabled by City of Quesnel management.

Pittman Asphalt has earned a "diamond achievement commendation" from the National Asphalt Pavement Association for the upgrades to its Otway Road operation.

Single-family homes sold for an average $211,542 each in northern B.C. last month, according to the B.C. Real Estate Association, a $1,089 decrease from the month before. Unit sales also took a hit as 339 homes exchanged hands, down from 405 in June.

A live trap has been put in place at Wilson Park and conservation officer Gary Van Spengen is advising visitors to take some precautions after a black bear showed signs this week of becoming a problem.

Fourth year Thompson Rivers University student Jenifer Norwell recently completed a research project examining how people in rural northern communities acquire their news. She interviewed residents from Granisle, Hazelton and New Hazelton.

Quiet and Ben Meisner are not concepts easily reconciled. For decades as a Prince George radio personality, Meisner was not shy about exposing other people's business. Now the shoe is on the other foot and Meisner's mouth is closed.

The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council has joined the chorus of voices demanding a public inquiry into the Robert "Willy" Pickton murder cases.