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As the province wound down from a night of political excitement, children rights came into focus on Sunday. The provincial government proclaimed Nov. 20 as B.C.

BC Hydro has reached an impact benefit agreement with the Lax Kw'alaam Indian Band to provide training programs, contracting and jobs, and other economic development opportunities related to the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) p

Four RCMP officers were honoured Thursday night "for their bravery and exemplary service" by B.C. Solicitor General Shirley Bond and the province's Lieutenant Governor Steven Point.

A new resource is on the market to teach people how to better take care of their bones. The book, The Osteoporosis Book: Bone Health, has been endorsed by Osteoporosis Canada as a valuable guide for sufferers.

A local garbage disposal company is frustrated by the lack of recycling options available for commercial operations. All Points Disposal Inc.

In its 18-year history, the Festival of Trees has proven to be a beloved tradition. This year is no exception, with Prince George residents opening their wallets and hearts to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

Prince George and Vancouver are the targets of the province's "seek and treat" program to identify 3,500 new cases of HIV in people who are unaware they are carriers of the virus.

Nov. 15 Edward Pascal Fernandes was sentenced to 45 days in jail and his six month conditional sentence, issued in September, for driving while disqualified under the Criminal Code, was revoked.

Prince George voters turned out in less than droves during this year's civic elections.

Not only did Shari Green win Prince George's mayoral race by a significant margin, but she pretty much achieved a clean sweep on a poll-by-poll basis.