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Talking the talk

The power of words will carry a group of local performers to the provincial level. The districts speech arts and drama festival has concluded, with some of the best participants earning a berth on the B.C. stage. Team P.G.
Local author nominated for sci-fi award

Local author nominated for sci-fi award

The nation's top science fiction/fantasy literary awards have had a trophy especially for teen fiction for only the past two years. Neil Godbout is batting a thousand in that Young Adult Novel category.
Local headed for Miss Universe Canada

Local headed for Miss Universe Canada

The red carpets and camera flashes will have a Prince George face in their midst at the Miss Universe-Canada pageant this coming week in Toronto.

Unique music program in tune with students

Sometimes the mainstream school system and the city's students hit sour notes together. Thursday is the day the sweet ones are played.
TNW's Bemused gets extended run

TNW's Bemused gets extended run

Theatre North West's premiere of Bemused is adding one more show to the schedule to meet demand. The show now runs until Thursday night.

Big book signing showcases region

Heavy readers will get a heavy load of authors in Quesnel. One of the largest collections of local scribes ever assembled in one room will bring out the bibliophiles to the Cariboo District Library on May 24.
Symphony celebrates Mother's Day

Symphony celebrates Mother's Day

Mother's Day will have sumptuous tea, lilting orchestral music, the pomp of Gilbert and Sullivan, the rousing rush of God Save the Queen and even a cannon - all in keeping with the theme of the afternoon: Rule Britannia.
Bob Blumer to host PG Iron Chef

Bob Blumer to host PG Iron Chef

The BC Northern Exhibition will be sizzling with culinary creation, and one of the world's most recognized chefs will be overseeing the events.
Instruments become a canvas for art

Instruments become a canvas for art

Musical instruments in the hands of the PGSO are near the top of their artistic capabilities.
Tapestry singers play Carnegie Hall

Tapestry singers play Carnegie Hall

Weaving a tapestry using nothing but voices sounds challenging but a local choir had the vocal threads to do it. Now the group is off to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.