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By early summer Prince George should have its own high risk domestic violence unit - a team to help families struggling under the threat of aggression.

For the last five years, the Walk Tall program has helped at-risk aboriginal youth connect with culture and build stronger community relationships. Carrier Sekani Family Services learned Wednesday the program got $100,000 from the province.

Jian Ghomeshi, former CBC radio host, was acquitted Thursday on all charges of sexual assault and choking. The trial has spurred debate among Canadians about how victims of sexual assault are treated by the judicial system.

A 71-year-old Fort St. James man has been reported missing after he wandered away from University Hospital of Northern B.C. late Wednesday night.

A collective agreement has been reached with the Village of McBride and the McBride Community Forest, the Service, Health, Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union, CLAC Local 501 said Thursday.

Prince George dentist Dr. Kerim Ozcan was honoured with an award of merit at the College of Dental Surgeons of BC's annual awards ceremony on March 17 in Vancouver. This award recognizes Kerim's significant contributions to the College.

Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning for snowmobilers and other backcountry users heading out into local mountains this long weekend.

The city planned a community bash Thursday to honour 46 community groups that are just a little bit richer for their efforts. The city handed out $137,850 in grants for education efforts, festivals, summer camps, art projects and more.

A date has been set to hear the appeal of Cody Alan Legebokoff's convictions of first degree murder in the deaths of four area women. It will be held on May 25 in Vancouver, according to an online posting for the B.C. Court of Appeal.

She was always there for us and we're going to miss her, said one local resident in reaction to the multiple sclerosis (MS) office closing in downtown Prince George at the end of February.