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5/23/2013

Public consultation underway for proposed Spectra LNG pipeline

The Environmental Assessment Office, or EAO, set up an open house where people can voice their thoughts and learn about Spectra Energy's proposed LNG pipeline from just north of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam to Prince Rupert. The project is in the public consultation phase, which goes until June 2. Mike ... Read more
5/22/2013

Charges recommended against three men following B&E

On May 20th the Fort St. John RCMP received a call about a residential break and enter in which long guns were stolen. A partial description of the suspect's vehicle was provided. Later that morning RCMP general duty members pulled over a vehicle that fit the description with three men ... Read more
5/22/2013

Bag Ban in Dawson Creek

A Facebook group has been started in an effort to ban plastic bags locally in Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Rolla. Dori Braun the founder of the site, is a local to Dawson Creek - and she is getting the word out to try and put an end to the ... Read more
5/22/2013

School District 60 postpones potential school bus fee

After months of discussion School District 60 has come to a decision on what to do about bus funding. During the school district meeting on May 21st the of idea of using the district's surplus reserve funds was brought up. Board members and trustees believed the potential of losing bus ... Read more
5/22/2013

Aluminum bleachers stolen

Dawson Creek RCMP are looking for the public's assistance to locate three sets of aluminum bleachers. The bleachers were last seen on the 16th of May at the soccer fields on 116th avenue. They are described as 12 feet long 3 tiered bleachers. Anyone with information is asked to call ... Read more

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25.05.2013

Filmmaker, actor Tyler Perry donates $100K to help student athletes in Ohio schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000 to help student athletes in the city's South-Western schools.

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24.05.2013

Rare comic book featuring debut of Superman found insulating abandoned house in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS - It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating the ceiling of a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.

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24.05.2013

Rolling Stones get satisfaction from long association with Canada

TORONTO - The Rolling Stones have a global reputation as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, but the particularly long-standing relationship the group has maintained with Canada has been one of mutual satisfaction.

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