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Arts policy mulled

Arts policy mulled

Unlike many provinces, states, countries, even cities, British Columbia's government has no standard policy for the arts. For decades, successive provincial parliaments of varying political stripes have been lobbied to implement one, but none have.

Authors back indie bookstores

Independent bookstores are getting a three-coast wave of national support this weekend.
French club enlivens book

French club enlivens book

Le Cercle des Canadiens Franais has had une grande anne.

More limelight for man behind The Secret Mask

A playwright could hardly craft in fiction a more splendid 24 hours for themselves.
The sound of days gone by

The sound of days gone by

The Elder Citizens Recreation Association is remembering the romance. Elders have the range to remember more than most, and they also have the experience to create artistic renditions of those memories.
Canadian country legend to play Prince George

Canadian country legend to play Prince George

Ian Tyson, the name at the top of Canadian cowboy culture, is returning to Prince George. Few singer-songwriters attain the status of legend, but Tyson is one of them.
Barenaked Ladies at CN Centre Oct. 19

Barenaked Ladies at CN Centre Oct. 19

Barenaked Ladies are back in Prince George after almost nine years. Special guest is Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea. The national Silverball tourto promote their latest album starts in Prince George Monday, Oct. 19. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Play rich in symbolism

Play rich in symbolism

Jack Grinhaus gave audiences a hot spotlight on the depths of theatre arts Theatre North West is capable of in his hands.
Karey advances in MasterChef Canada

Karey advances in MasterChef Canada

Cody Karey, the 24-year-old Fort St. James home cook starring on MasterChef Canada, has won his way through to the next round. The young culinary magician made it into the final six during Sunday's episode.

Artists hope for big things from small scale

Artistic things come in small packages. The Community Arts Council (CAC), Groop Gallery and PG Public Library are working together this year to hold the 6x6 Art Action, an event devoted to small but certainly not insignificant works of local art.