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Dementia advocates wanted

The local branch of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free workshop Monday, Dec. 16 for those wishing to become dementia advocates who look to make long-lasting social changes for people affected and their family members.

Kings among those bracing for job action

The Prince George Spruce Kings have already begun making contingency plans if city workers go out on strike and the team loses the ability to host games at the Coliseum.
Alleged gangster wanted for assaults

Alleged gangster wanted for assaults

Police are on the lookout for a man believed responsible for attacking and seriously injuring three people outside a Prince George nightspot on Friday.

Conference looking for tech speakers

Organizers of the DigiTalks North conference are looking for local technology companies to make presentations about the intersection of technological advancements and business. The event, to be held on Feb.
Picture project offers fresh faces

Picture project offers fresh faces

On Saturday a dozen local photographs took a break from taking portraits to give some to those in need.

Bank helps Burns Lake health

A $25,000 donation from the Royal Bank of Canada Foundation to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation will help purchase two pieces of medical equipment for the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake.
Coke loses ground to heroin

Coke loses ground to heroin

Cocaine is no longer the overwhelming injectable drug of choice among users in Prince George, according to a new study.
Tax hike could have been lower

Tax hike could have been lower

With the 2014 budget deliberations mostly wrapped for the year, the 2.5 per cent tax levy increase for Prince George taxpayers could have been even tighter, according to the mayor.

Letting families down

Healthcare system not doing enough to prevent suicide: former resident
Confrontation with police leads to jail time

Confrontation with police leads to jail time

A Prince George man with a history of leading police on wild chases while behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle has been sentenced to nearly two more years in jail. Paul Daniel Shaw, 29, who has been in custody since his arrest on Oct.