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Local doctor a pioneer of electronic medical records

Local doctor a pioneer of electronic medical records

In the early days of the north's foray into electronic medical records, Dr. Bill Clifford would drive to doctor's offices with printers and scanners stacked in his trunk, eager to impart his love of intelligent software systems.
Coroner IDs two youth who died in car accident near McLeod Lake

Coroner IDs two youth who died in car accident near McLeod Lake

The two youth who died in the motor vehicle collision near McLeod Lake on April 3 were Leslie David Avery Jr., 17, and Ian Daryl Potvin, 16, both of Mackenzie.

Gov't funds dental care for low-income families

The province is providing a one-time, $120,000 grant to support access to urgent dental care for low-income families. There are 20 not-for-profit dental clinics, including Prince George's Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic, that will get $4,000 each.
Poll supports Middle East action or does it?

Poll supports Middle East action or does it?

The last Citizen poll asked: Do you believe Parliament extending and expanding the mission by Canadian Forces against the Islamic State was a good idea? The votes are in and it looks like pollsters think Canada needs to do its share to preserve globa
Clinic takes aim at improving men's health, awareness

Clinic takes aim at improving men's health, awareness

When it comes to men's health, it's often just a challenge to get them to the doctor. But a men's clinic, on Saturday April 18, aims to make it a quick and easy option for the reluctant gender.
Scrubs needed for college fundraiser

Scrubs needed for college fundraiser

It's finally spring and it's time to clean out those drawers. Health professionals are asked to donate their gently-used scrubs to help raise funds for the College of New Caledonia's Making a Difference Bursary.
Outdoor Adventure Show this weekend

Outdoor Adventure Show this weekend

The warm weather has declared open season on outdoor adventures. Spring is a little ahead of usual schedule in the Prince George region, so people are unpacking the camping and fishing shelves to make room for skiing and skating storage.
Minister holds business roundtable

Minister holds business roundtable

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet Wednesday for a federal cabinet minister trying to cut red tape for business.
Dallaire to tackle hard topics during local event

Dallaire to tackle hard topics during local event

When Romeo Dallaire makes his keynote address at the annual Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture on Saturday, the outspoken advocate can pull from any number of his passion projects.

Media, public has wrong idea about Senate: Dallaire

As suspended senator Mike Duffy enters his first week on trial for fraud and senate members face spending scrutiny, the Citizen asked retired senator Romeo Dallaire if his experience in the second chamber reflects current criticism that the body has