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PTSD advocate reaches Victoria

PTSD advocate reaches Victoria

He's been recognized as the man who 'walked through the flames' for PTSD. Robert Gagnon, despite all odds, arrived at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria after a solo walk that begun at the cenotaph at city hall in Prince George on June 28.
Fundraising challenge issued

Fundraising challenge issued

A local anonymous businessman challenges all banks to meet or beat his $50,000 donation to the Salvation Army to help local victims of the wildfire that has affected so many British Columbians.
New health minister praises Prince George evacuee efforts

New health minister praises Prince George evacuee efforts

During his first trip to Prince George as health minister, Adrian Dix toured the wildfire evacuation facilities at CNC on Tuesday to offer encouragement and praise to Northern Health staff for accommodating more than 10,000 evacuees registered in the
Slave Lake residents offer help for evacuees

Slave Lake residents offer help for evacuees

The memory of fire tearing apart a small town in 2011 still lingers and the effects are still felt today in Slave Lake, Alta.
Bus crash victim sees minor reduction in award

Bus crash victim sees minor reduction in award

A former Mackenzie man will get a slight reduction in the nearly $1-million he was awarded for injuries he suffered in a Greyhound bus crash on the Trans-Canada Highway. Other than a minor calculation error, the B.C.
Fire hits homes at trailer park

Fire hits homes at trailer park

A fire ripped through two homes and the manager's office in a Prince George trailer park before firefighters were able to bring it under control early Tuesday morning.
Council adopts campaign sign bylaw

Council adopts campaign sign bylaw

Another provincial election is done and over but the reminiscent sight of election signs leaves a lingering memory of visual unsightliness for some.
Missionary offers perspective on evacuation

Missionary offers perspective on evacuation

When putting evacuation from a B.C. wildfire into perspective, ask a missionary who spent many year of his life in Ethiopia, a country known for its droughts and famines.
Kids resilient to evacuation stress, expert says

Kids resilient to evacuation stress, expert says

Despite the lifting of the evacuation order for larger parts of the South Cariboo over the weekend, the number of wildfire evacuees in Prince George hit a new high of 9,500 on Saturday.
Business dropped from fair

Business dropped from fair

The board of directors of the B.C. Northern Exhibition (BCNE) have dropped demonstrations from Angel's Aerial Fitness at their booth during this year's fair, citing concerns about inappropriate conduct.