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Prince George joins Global Climate March

Prince George joins Global Climate March

The organizers of Prince George's part in the Global Climate March have one key message: come out Sunday afternoon.
Alleged gun pointer remains on the loose

Alleged gun pointer remains on the loose

RCMP remain on the look out for a man who allegedly pointed a firearm inside a needle-ridden drug house last week. Michael Junior Aslin, 30, is described as aboriginal, 5'9" (175 cm) tall and weighing 120 lbs (55 kg) with brown hair and brown eyes.

More than 100 jobs lost as Chetwynd pulp mill extends closure

What was intended to be a temporary maintenance shutdown has turned into the worst case scenario for 109 workers at a pulp mill outside of Chetwynd.
Christmas Carol held over for two more shows

Christmas Carol held over for two more shows

Please sir. We'd like some more - some more Scrooge and Marley and Martha and Tiny Tim. Theatre North West has earned such strong box office results for their production of A Christmas Carol that the city has been rewarded with more shows.
Hearts and Hands hits back at Habitat Canada

Hearts and Hands hits back at Habitat Canada

Hearts and Hands for Homes is disputing Habitat for Humanity Canada's claim that the local group has been dragging its feet on disclosing its finances and transferring assets still in its possession to the national organization.
Little Hero Lexi Shymanski honoured at city hall, recognized around the world

Little Hero Lexi Shymanski honoured at city hall, recognized around the world

Since Lexi Shymanski's story became public during the summer, the Shymanksi family's world has changed in so many ways.
RCMP throw down in rap battle

RCMP throw down in rap battle

The Prince George RCMP showed off their musical side Friday, with the release of a song promoting safe winter driving. The local detachment jumped into the social media #PoliceRapBattle fray, started by the RCMP in Kindersley, Sask.
Job vacancy rate 3.2 per cent in Cariboo

Job vacancy rate 3.2 per cent in Cariboo

The job vacancy rate in the Cariboo economic region stood at 3.2 per cent for the second quarter of the year, according to Statistics Canada numbers issued Friday. For the province as a whole, it was 3.3 per cent and nationally, it was 2.8 per cent.
Quesnel surgeon's defamation suit dismissed

Quesnel surgeon's defamation suit dismissed

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has dismissed a defamation suit brought by a former Quesnel surgeon against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. over a series of stories about his performance. In a decision issued Wednesday , Justice Elaine Adair found Dr.
HIV/AIDS Week events to raise awareness, support

HIV/AIDS Week events to raise awareness, support

The annual World HIV/AIDS Awareness Week is celebrated the week before World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, which launches Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week in Canada.