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An economist from a left-wing think tank said the harmonized sales tax a step in the right direction during a UNBC symposium on the issue, but added there is room for improvement, particularly in softening the impact on low-income earners.

Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. has reported it has closed the acquisition of the QR Mine, mill and its associated assets in the Williams Lake area.

The Prince George Italian Club has been holding fundraising events for worthy community causes. The 50-member club has donated a television and four night stands, valued at $1,200 to the pediatrics unit at University Hospital for Northern B.C.

A Relief-for-Haiti dance is being held to raise funds to be passed on to the Canadian Red Cross. Presented by P.G. Singles and Friends Social Group, the dance will be held Feb. 27 at Columbus Community Centre beginning at 7 p.m.

CN has announced it plans to establish a new $100-million logistics park in Rocky View County northeast of Calgary.

The province is set to adopt standardized radio-calling procedures on resource roads by May 1 to improve safety.

An economist from a left-wing think tank said the harmonized sales tax a step in the right direction during a UNBC symposium on the issue, but added there is room for improvement, particularly in softening the impact on low-income earners.

The Husky Travel Centre in the BCR industrial site has been judged the cleanest of the 60 or so across Canada for 2009, owner Stew Malgunas confirmed Friday. "It's a huge credit to our staff," he said. "They do a tremendous job cleaning...

When it comes to literacy levels in Prince George it's said the biggest gap is adult literacy.

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