BC Timber Sales invites members of the public to review and comment until Oct. 14, 2015, on a proposed amendment to an approved Forest Stewardship Plan for operations in the Prince George Business Area.

The tourism sector is having an excellent year and it’s not surprising that many British Columbians are choosing to staycation and enjoy the spectacular tourism experiences in their own backyards.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who was found deceased near Smithers on Aug. 13, 2015.

On Aug. 17, 2015, the Wood Innovation Design Centre at 499 George St., will become the new home for the Prince George FrontCounter BC office. FrontCounter BC serves as a single contact for information regarding all licences, permits and registrations required to access Crown natural resources. FrontCounter BC offers individuals and businesses assistance with an estimated 100 applications administered by the province’s natural resource ministries.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Mackenzie on Aug. 1, 2015.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near Prince George on Aug. 5, 2015.

The 61-year-old Salmon River Bridge, on Highway 97 north of Prince George, will be replaced with a new structure that can handle oversize transport trucks, as part of B.C. on the Move, the Government of B.C.’s 10-year transportation plan.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following an ATV incident near Valemount on July 12, 2015.