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When local funk-rock band Floored splintered about five years ago, two of the slivers got lodged in the Vancouver music scene. Floored was one of northern B.C.'s most popular bands at the time.

The fairly good financial position enjoyed by College of New Caledonia in this 2009-2010 school year has been short lived as officials now face provincial cuts totalling about $1.1 million for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

City tap water passes most taste tests, and according to Northern Health and its drinking water testing division, it's about as good as you can get. But don't take it for granted.

Good clean water, and plenty of it to drink.

Prince George's Olympic spirit was definitely on display Friday evening when the Olympic torch received a warm and enthusiastic welcome as torchbearers carried the flame along the city's streets and on to a celebration that drew thousands.

A mandatory registry for care aide and community health care workers is up an running, the provincial government said Friday. Workers in the public sector will have until April 28 to register.

The B.C. Real Estate Association is predicting modest increases in the price of single-family homes sold in northern B.C. over the next two years.

Westside Academy achieved a silver level in the Spirit Schools program, the provincial government announced Friday.

More than $50,000 has been raised in northern B.C. from a unique Rotary campaign to help Haiti earthquake victims. Rotarians from central B.C. are fundraising to send as many ShelterBoxes as possible to Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.

More than $50,000 has been raised in northern B.C. from a unique Rotary campaign to help Haiti earthquake victims. Rotarians from central B.C. are fundraising to send as many ShelterBoxes as possible to Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.