On Friday, November 19, it was announced by Prince George-Peace River MP Jay Hill,, Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell, and Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, that federal and provincial infrastructure funding has been approved for the Mackenzie Connector. The $10.75 million upgrade will open up the area between Fort St. James and Mackenzie and is aimed to create economic opportunities for both ...

The recession may be over, but the road to recovery remains long in B.C. and around the world, says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney.

Christy Smith, left, and Brian Ray stand in front of food that was donated as part of the Courier subscrition drive. All of the food that was donated will be distributed to needy families in the community.

As of Friday, November 20, all British Columbians are eligible for the H1N1 flu vaccine.

Sam “The Tank” Prince is just like any other four-year-old. He loves to play. He was in the Courier office with a little army gun and kit. He has wanted a kitten for a very long time, and he recently got his kitty.

Many people believe that literacy is the ability to read and write; however it is much more than that. Historically, if you could sign your name you were considered literate. Now however, literacy includes the ability to read, write, speak, interpret documents, and even using a computer. Literacy can assist workplace productivity, which contributes to a vibrant and healthy community that ...

Cancer patients in 12 communities in Northern Health will be able to access oncology specialists through a network on videoconferencing systems.

A 24-year-old man is in serious, but stable, condition after being shot by an RCMP officer Saturday near Smithers.

Larry Gilmour, 55, unsuccessfully panhandles former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion in downtown Victoria, where Dion attended a meeting on homelessness in November 2007.

A 24-year-old man is in serious, but stable, condition after being shot by an RCMP officer Saturday near Smithers.

VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible.

Finance Minister Colin Hansen has extended an extra break for new homes from next year's harmonized sales tax. VICTORIA – The B.C. government is giving a bigger break to new home buyers in the latest move to ease the impact of next year's harmonized sales tax.