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An appreciative and emotional Don Basserman became the latest Prince George resident to be conferred with the Freedom of the City honour. “I’m so proud of this community, especially over the past few weeks for the support and leadership that you showed the Canada Winter Games,” he said to about 700 people gathered for the annual civic dinner, celebrating Prince George’s 100th birthday. Bassermann is known as one of the biggest community boosters in the city, and a mainstay in leadership...

A Prince George fire prevention officer went through Lakeland Mills about a month before the April 23, 2012 explosion and fire that destroyed, killing two men and injuring 22 others. It was the first time Capt. Steve Feeney toured the mill with the knowledge that the fine dust in the air was an explosion hazard. It was only after the Babine Forest Products sawmill explosion and fire in January of 2012 that Feeney became aware that the fine dust could explode. “I knew it was a fire hazard,”...

The Red Chris mine north of Terrace is making the most of a temporary environmental permit and has begun both processing and shipping copper concentrate out the Port of Stewart. “The mill processed just over 193,000 tonnes in February producing approximately 2,400 tonnes of copper concentrate,” says a release on mine owner Imperial Metals’ website last week. The provincial environment ministry had granted Imperial an effluent discharge permit in early February, a three month permit expiring...

Edo Japan (Edo), a Canadian quick-service restaurant, is opening its second location and first street front location in Prince George today at College Heights Plaza. Known for its Teppan-style food, Edo has been a favourite among Canadians for more than 35 years. The new restaurant marks the 17th B.C. location, with a total of 107 locations across Canada. “We are honoured to be serving affordable, healthy and delicious meals to Prince George residents,” said Han (Ronnie) Tai and Yoon Jeong...

The federal government is bringing in new “anti-terror” legislation that many feel will further ramp up the arbitrary power of the Prime Minister’s Office and federal spy agencies, potentially endanger the rights and security of all Canadians, and criminalize dissent. To discuss this issue, a public meeting is being organized in Prince George at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 at the College of New Caledonia. There will be an introductory presentation from the Stand Up for the North...