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Voter turnout down in both Prince George ridings

Voter turnout down in both Prince George ridings

Fewer people voted in 2021 than in the 2019 election
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Prince George RCMP seek woman wanted on robbery, firearms offences

Prince George RCMP seek woman wanted on robbery, firearms offences

Police are looking for Maureen Laurencia Isaac-Johnson
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Northern Health sees a total of 943 current cases of COVID-19 reported as hospitals struggle to keep up

Northern Health sees a total of 943 current cases of COVID-19 reported as hospitals struggle to keep up

There are now 943 active cases in the region
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Carrier Sekani Family Services premiering documentary 'For Love' in Vancouver

Carrier Sekani Family Services premiering documentary 'For Love' in Vancouver

The film is narrated by Shania Twain and will premiere on Sept. 30
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Ongoing Prince George stormwater work sees Ginter’s Field pond emptied

Ongoing Prince George stormwater work sees Ginter’s Field pond emptied

City needs an additional $4.7 million annually to maintain stormwater network
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Soles Remembering Souls memorial walk for those lost to suicide

Soles Remembering Souls memorial walk for those lost to suicide

Having missed last year’s walk because of the pandemic the Crisis Centre for Northern BC is holding its second annual memorial walk for those who have lost their loved one to suicide as September is Suicide Prevention Month.
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Health passports date back centuries

Health passports date back centuries

Proof of health, immunity or vaccination isn’t anything new. According to UNBC anthropology assistant professor Dr. Lianne Tripp this public health practice dates back centuries.
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Toy magnet sets pose serious health risks, Health Canada warns

Toy magnet sets pose serious health risks, Health Canada warns

Health Canada warns magnets in some toy sets are deemed too strong according to Canada's Toys Regulations and are small enough to swallow posing a serious and potentially life-threatening risk to children.
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Overcrowded northern hospitals prompt patients to be relocated

Overcrowded northern hospitals prompt patients to be relocated

Fifteen ICU beds have been set aside in Vancouver and VIctoria from patients transferred from the Northern Health region
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New resources available for persons living with dementia

New resources available for persons living with dementia

Creating an inclusive environment for physical activity and providing the tools to make that happen is what UNBC researchers Dr. Shannon Freeman and Dr.
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