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Silviculture policy update in works, Liberal MLA informs conference

Silviculture policy update in works, Liberal MLA informs conference

The province is developing policy to help boost investment in regrowing forests for which they hope to introduce legislation in the fall of this year or the spring of 2011.
Mats rolled out for Crime Stoppers

Mats rolled out for Crime Stoppers

Local businesses are rolling out the carpets for Crime Stoppers. They aren't red, they are black and emblazoned with the Crime Stoppers logo and contact information. That contact information has been used by the public in ever-increasing volume.

Aboriginal school won’t cost extra

The aboriginal choice school proposed for what is currently Carney Hill Elementary School passed it's final hurdle on Tuesday night.

Nominees sought for courage awards

Recipients often say they "did what they had to," but their friends, families and colleagues describe nominees for Courage to Come Back awards as everyday heroes who inspire others to face their own battles.
Library set to unveil self-checkout

Library set to unveil self-checkout

Soon you'll be able to check it out when you visit Prince George Public Library. In a first for libraries in Canada, the city branch is set to debut three allCIRC self-check machines in the first week of March.

MLAs clash over school cuts

Well aware of the school closures debate in School District 57 are provincial officials on both sides of the Legislature.

Quesnel aims to cut $1 million from budget

Quesnel city council is heading into budget discussions with the task of cutting the city's costs by $1-million to keep this year's tax hike to no more than three per cent.

Torch carriers named

Here's a look at who will be carrying the Olympic torch through Prince George on Friday evening and around UNBC on Saturday morning.
Traffic rises at Rupert port

Traffic rises at Rupert port

Traffic through the Port of Prince Rupert increased in 2009 despite a global economic recession with a 15 per cent increase in tonnage, half of that coming from a jump in cargo through its fledgling container terminal.
Efficiency, safety can work together, silviculture conference told

Efficiency, safety can work together, silviculture conference told

If you want to sustain safety in tough economic times, don't focus on safety as an add-on to your operations, instead approach your business with an eye to improving efficiency and profitability, B.C.