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New report blame for Mt. Polley dam breach lies with the Ministry of Mines

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BC’s Auditor General Carol Bellringer’s assessment of the Ministry of Mining and Energy’s compliance and enforcement operations is withering. “Almost all of our expectations for a robust compliance and enforcement...

New report blame for Mt. Polley dam breach lies with the Ministry of Mines

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BC’s Auditor General Carol Bellringer’s assessment of the Ministry of Mining and Energy’s compliance and enforcement operations is withering. “Almost all of our expectations for a robust compliance and enforcement...

BC’s Auditor General slams lack of enforcement in mining industry

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After two years of review, BC’s Auditor General says BC’s mining sector is severely lacking in enforcement and compliance. “We concluded that the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the...

CASEY aiming to end Sexual Abuse in the North

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One group is headed all over the North to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. The "Communities Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth," or "CASEY," wants kids to be safe. It's...

Cullen calling out Trudeau on Promised Oil Tanker Ban

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Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is calling out the Prime Minister on his promised North Coast oil tanker ban. It seems Trudeau is having second-thoughts about the moratorium...

Fifth straight year UNBC named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

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Canada's Top 100 Employers has again called UNBC one of the Greenest places to work. Thanks to things like a biomass facility providing 80% of campuses heat, this is...

Provincial grant keeping dangerous plants away

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The Northwest Invasive Plant Council will keep the area weed-free with a little help from the Province. The Council received $294,000 to raise awareness of invasive plants and to survey...

MLA Bond defends TPP

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Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training Minister, Prince George-Valemount MLA, Shirley Bond again told Victoria the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. She says it'll give forestry a big boost, especially in...

Jennifer Derbyshire “Safe and Sound”

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41-year-old Jennifer Derbyshire of Smithers is okay. In an email, North District RCMP Media Corporal Dave Tyreman says “Jennifer has...

Hamblin goes to Dallas at 18th

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Ruth Hamblin will her start her professional career in Texas. Hamblin was taken 18th overall (2nd Round, 6th pick) by...

Provincial Health Officer declares public health emergency in response to increasing drug overdoses

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A public health emergency has been declared in response to a steady rise in drug overdoses in BC. Provincial Health...

Houston’s Ruth Hamblin at WNBA draft tonight

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Houstonite Ruth Hamblin will learn where the next step of her professional career will be at tonight’s WNBA draft. Draftsite.com...

Province to enhance resources for women in the trades

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The province is trying to encourage women to enter the skilled trades a pair of partnerships. The province is...

BC Hydro awards Site C turbine/generator contract

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Despite lingering protests against it, the Site C project hit another milestone today. BC Hydro has awarded German firm Voith...

BC political parties raise millions in 2015

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Elections BC has released its annual disclosure of campaign financing. The BC Liberal party raised $9.9 million last year, with...

Taxpayers Federation blasting Province for Off Road Vehicle Registration

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is slamming the Provincial government's new off-road vehicle registration system. BC Director Jordan Bateman says it's...
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The $10-a-Day Lottery: PG parents face slim odds for subsidized child care

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According to provincial data supplied to MyPGNow.com, there are between 17,000 and 18,000 operational $10-a-day childcare spaces in B.C. This accounts for 10 percent of all licensed childcare spots in the province, with the remaining 90% not part of the program. 

IREN awards $500,000 in grants to support initiatives in PG, Mackenzie

Community
The company employs around 275 people in the province, including about 90 in Prince George and 70 in Mackenzie. 

PG’s Civic Light Up set for November 27th

Community
It will take place at 4pm on November 27th at Canada Games Plaza.

Lotto Max ticket bought in Prince George is worth $100,000

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Nobody claimed the 85-million-dollar jackpot. The Lotto Max Jackpot will now reach a Canadian record 90-mllion dollars for Friday’s draw.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Wednesday, October 14th

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The (2-3-0-1) Prince George Cougars have just one game this week and that will go Saturday night at 6:05 when they visit the (3-2-2) Kelowna Rockets.
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