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Indigenous rights 'abuses' subject of talk

Indigenous rights 'abuses' subject of talk

Amnesty International Prince George is hosting a talk on alleged abuses of indigenous rights in British Columbia and by Canadian mining companies in Guatemala on Wednesday night. It's set for the Omineca Arts Centre, 1119 Third Avenue, 7 p.m. start.
New scholarship fund supports top UNBC graduate students

New scholarship fund supports top UNBC graduate students

A $735,000 scholarship fund has been launched to help graduate students at the University of Northern British Columbia pursue advanced degrees in fields like science and engineering.
Rental housing task force in city

Rental housing task force in city

The provincial government's rental housing task force will be in Prince George on Wednesday evening.
Trio apologizes to murder victim's family at end of sentencing hearing

Trio apologizes to murder victim's family at end of sentencing hearing

With the family of the victim looking on, three men facing lengthy terms in prison for a drug-related murder expressed deep regret for their actions when given a chance to speak Tuesday during a sentencing hearing at the Prince George courthouse.

Info being shared on accessing music money

Creative BC is sending an information team to Prince George to meet with musicians.
Province kicks off Aboriginal housing effort

Province kicks off Aboriginal housing effort

It's federal jurisdiction, but enough was enough for B.C. premier John Horgan.
Long prison terms sought for shooting death

Long prison terms sought for shooting death

A sentencing hearing for three men found guilty of offences in a fatal drug-related shooting just east of the city began Monday with Crown prosecution seeking lengthy prison terms for the trio.
Forest fire forced road closure south of Mackenzie

Forest fire forced road closure south of Mackenzie

A forest fire created some extra fallout over the weekend for people living in Mackenzie.
Show 'n' Shine brings thousands to the park Sunday

Show 'n' Shine brings thousands to the park Sunday

He drives it like he stole it. It's one of his favourite sayings and it makes him smile every time he says it.
Little Bean Market geared for children and families

Little Bean Market geared for children and families

Babies and mamas-to-be with proudly prominent baby bumps were everywhere at the second annual Little Bean Market held Saturday at the Roll-A-Dome geared for those with children.