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Water-quality study underway in Hudson’s Hope to provide data on effects of fracking

Water-quality study underway in Hudson’s Hope to provide data on effects of fracking

A study of water wells in an area of Hudson’s Hope is establishing baseline data on groundwater as hydraulic fracturing moves in next door.
WestJet's arrival in Fort St. John powers big increase in traffic at North Peace Regional Airport

WestJet's arrival in Fort St. John powers big increase in traffic at North Peace Regional Airport

The landing of WestJet in Fort St. John this summer has helped to drive a 51 per cent increase in third-quarter air passenger traffic, according to the latest figures from the North Peace Regional Airport.
Quesnel, Houston sawmills to close permanently

Quesnel, Houston sawmills to close permanently

What happens next is now the question facing Quesnel and Houston. The West Fraser sawmill in Houston and the Canfor sawmill in Quesnel will permanently close five to eight months from now, the two companies announced Thursday.
NDP forestry critic wants details of mill shutdown plans for Houston and Quesnel

NDP forestry critic wants details of mill shutdown plans for Houston and Quesnel

Norm MacDonald wonders where the plan is in the wake of Canfor and West Fraser's announcement that they are swapping large tracts of harvesting rights and closing smaller mills in order to keep a major mill each working in the towns of Houston and Qu
Zombies stalk streets for tuition relief in Prince George’s Night of the Living Debt

Zombies stalk streets for tuition relief in Prince George’s Night of the Living Debt

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) student body in Prince George lurched to life on Saturday to call for lower tuition fees and student loan costs.
Arthritis at age four: A young boy shares his story

Arthritis at age four: A young boy shares his story

When Sebastian Sundquist first started showing arthritis symptoms at the age of four, his parents weren't sure what to think. "We actually thought he was faking at first," Sebastian's mother Stephanie said.
Corvette stolen from Penticton dealership — through showroom window

Corvette stolen from Penticton dealership — through showroom window

PENTICTON — Penticton RCMP are searching for a stolen 2011 Chevrolet Corvette that was driven right through the window of a showroom late Thursday. Just before 11:30 p.m.
Fifty Shades of Grey set to start filming in Vancouver with Jamie Dornan cast as Christian Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey set to start filming in Vancouver with Jamie Dornan cast as Christian Grey

The ground will be rumbling and whips will be snapping when the next big-budget films begin filming in Vancouver in the coming months.
Homeowner, B.C. Hydro butt heads over smart-meter installation

Homeowner, B.C. Hydro butt heads over smart-meter installation

With so many people still raising the alarm about the installation of smart meters, one Prince George household is ready to welcome the change.
Haro Strait among worst for orcas as constant shipping noise puts whales at risk, report says

Haro Strait among worst for orcas as constant shipping noise puts whales at risk, report says

VANCOUVER — A bombardment of constant shipping noise and increased tanker traffic is putting whales along the B.C. coast at ever-greater risk, a new international study concludes.