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Mayor for new working group
PRINCE GEORGE - The Intercon pulp mill is set to start one month of curtailments on Friday, while Northwood will do the same in mid-August. Those curtailments are the result of, amongst other things, ...
Jul 10, 2019 Intercon Pulp
Slow start to wildfire season
PRINCE GEORGE - The city was bracing for another crazy wildfire season, especially with hot and dry conditions anticipated for the summer months. So far though, the weather hasn't been what was initia...
Jul 10, 2019 File photo
Kerr Running Green
PRINCE GEORGE - There is now a Green Party candidate for the riding of Cariboo-Prince George. Mackenzie Kerr is a 22-year-old UNBC student.She says there is a Green wave coming, with things like the c...
Jul 10, 2019 Mackenzie Kerr
Fox News viewers flock to Trump's holiday speech
NEW YORK - The Fourth of July meant hot dogs, fireworks and President Donald Trump for many Fox News viewers. Fox News reached an average of 4.09 million viewers between 6 and 8 p.m. EDT last Thursday...
Jul 10, 2019
As Beetle ends, iconic original thrives in Mexico City hills
MEXICO CITY - The Beetle is dead. Long live the Beetle. The modern edition of the iconic Volkswagen model ceased production Wednesday, but people in Cuautepec on the outskirts of Mexico City still rel...
Jul 10, 2019
Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.The Environment Canada website says that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorm...
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Ottawa city council gives controversial Chateau Laurier addition go-ahead
Ottawa city council has approved a controversial addition to the historic Chateau Laurier but is going to meet again Thursday to discuss it one more time. In a 14-9 split Wednesday, councill...
Jul 10, 2019
Houston man facing possible charges following alleged assault, structure fire
HOUSTON - One man is facing possible charges following a bizarre incident in Houston, B.C.North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says on July 6 officers were called to a home on Mount Davis Way a...
Jul 10, 2019
Alaska legislature falls short in vote to override vetoes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Legislature has failed to override vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. State lawmakers needed 45 votes, which represents a three-fourths majority of the 60 members of the Sena...
Jul 10, 2019
Road repair to begin when Chilcotin flood waters recede: Ministry of Transportation
BIG CREEK, B.C. - The Ministry of Transportation says it is gearing up to repair flood-damaged roads in the Chilcotin area.The Chilcotin River and a variety of tributaries have been inundated with abo...
Jul 10, 2019 Photo courtesy Global BC