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National events boost city's economy

National events boost city's economy

If you woke up this morning feeling a little smarter, a little sharper of mind, it could well be the city's collective consciousness at work. Two national-scale brain-a-poloozas are underway at the same time in the city.
Extracting kindness, one tooth at a time

Extracting kindness, one tooth at a time

The two founders of Prince George's only free dental clinic say the key ingredient to keeping the service in operation has been the dedication of their volunteers. Dr.
Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Prince George

Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Prince George

A discouraging trend in the number of deaths due to fentanyl in the city has emerged in the latest numbers recorded by the B.C. Coroners Service.
Test of alert system works for many but not all

Test of alert system works for many but not all

Some bugs still need to be worked out on the wireless Alert Ready system. Although many British Columbians received the alerts, many others did not when it was tested Thursday, the provincial government said in a bulletin this morning.
Long-time regional district director mourned

Long-time regional district director mourned

A long-time Fraser-Fort George Regional District director is being remembered as someone who was as affable away from the boardroom as he was no nonsense while carrying out the regional district's work. Harvey Stuart Clark died April 29. He was 76.
Firefighters battle blaze at historic home

Firefighters battle blaze at historic home

A fire struck a piece of Prince George history Thursday morning. Called to 2757 Queensway St. at 7:30 a.m., firefighters found heavy smoke billowing out of a log home that dates back to the 1920s.
Bursary clears way for indigenous health students

Bursary clears way for indigenous health students

At the age of 17, Niky Tevely decided she wanted to help heal the psychological trauma of First Nations people in Takla Lake, where she grew up.
City hall trees to be used for art projects

City hall trees to be used for art projects

The trees cut from the city hall lawns will be turned into art and functional things.
Long-time regional district director mourned

Long-time regional district director mourned

A long-time Fraser-Fort George Regional District director is being remembered as someone who was as affable away from the boardroom as he was no nonsense while carrying out the regional district's work. Harvey Stuart Clark died April 29. He was 76.
Rival territory claims will not delay Lheidli T'enneh agreement

Rival territory claims will not delay Lheidli T'enneh agreement

Lheidli T'enneh Chief Dominic Frederick said he plans to work on strengthening relationships with two neighbouring First Nations, but that this work will not stop the ratification of a recently reached treaty agreement with the provincial and federal