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A chance at a new life

A chance at a new life

When Canadian soldiers flooded the streets of Haarlem, Holland in the summer of 1945, five-year-old Tony Romeyn understood only that he was clutching chocolate in his hand.

Big Blue Ball a success

The fourth annual Big Blue Ball raised $50,000 for men's health, prostate cancer programs and Rotary community projects in Northern B.C.
Bakery owner could face jail for weapon stash

Bakery owner could face jail for weapon stash

Crown prosecution argued for as much as two years behind bars while defence counsel contended a conditional sentence order is appropriate during a hearing Monday for a Prince George man who was at the centre of a massive haul of guns and bullets from
Top court hears appeal in local bestiality case

Top court hears appeal in local bestiality case

The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments Monday on whether all sex acts with animals should be considered bestiality - and therefore declared illegal.
War-era drill halls worth preserving

War-era drill halls worth preserving

In Prince George, Second World War army buildings have practically disappeared with the exception of two drill halls, one in private hands, the other owned by the city.
Military welcomes First Nations recruits

Military welcomes First Nations recruits

Master Cpl. Jerri-Ann Starrett has found her home in Canada's military.
First Nations soldiers an ‘untold story’

First Nations soldiers an ‘untold story’

When Peter Luggi researched for records of his people's service overseas, he found stories of Stellat'en Second World War veterans in pieces: in the words of sons, nieces, friends; in the black and white photos of men in uniform; and in the rare docu
Decorated aboriginal soldier captured enemy position single-handedly

Decorated aboriginal soldier captured enemy position single-handedly

The way one war story goes, Dick Patrick lay in the Rhine River for three days, surrounded by German soldiers. "He took one of those straws you find in water... that you find by the river's edges," recalled his sister Arlene John.
‘The memory of the war was always with him’

‘The memory of the war was always with him’

Antoine Leon Ketlo rarely talked about his time serving in the Second World War. Sterling Ketlo said his father, better known as Tony, numbed himself to those memories when he was sober.
Never too late to learn about sex

Never too late to learn about sex

It's never too late to learn about lubricant. Mary Jackson, educator for Northern HIV and Health Education Society, said there are a lot of seniors out there that don't know lube even exists, let alone how to use it.