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Foreign students wait for start of school

For the first time, Irene Gambacorta is really looking forward to going to school. The 17-year-old from Italy is one of more than 60 students between the ages of 12 and 18 hosted by Shecana International Schools in Prince George.
AIDS Walk for Life benefits Positive Living

AIDS Walk for Life benefits Positive Living

There is a marked difference between Christina Tom's outlook on life between today and when she was first diagnosed as HIV positive in 2007. In the first couple of years with her positive status, Tom said she didn't see much of a future.
Matters' mother filing lawsuit

Matters' mother filing lawsuit

The mother of a Canadian military veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder has filed a lawsuit against the RCMP officer who shot and killed her son, as well as against the provincial government and the federal attorney general.
Second-hand bylaw set to be tweaked

Second-hand bylaw set to be tweaked

Used video games are on their way to beating the big regulatory boss. During Monday night's meeting, city council unanimously agreed to direct staff to return a changed bylaw regulating secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers.
Helicopter effort gets backing

Helicopter effort gets backing

City council unanimously offered their support for a local initiative to establish an emergency helicopter emergency medical service for the region.
Council goes with staff on sidewalks

Council goes with staff on sidewalks

City council agreed with a staff recommendation to require sidewalks and underground wiring in a new industrial development in the Hart. The proponents behind the Monterey Road subdivision, the Matte Bros.
Library request bumped to 2017

Library request bumped to 2017

A new draft of the city's 2015 capital plan has bumped the Prince George Public Library's entrance makeover from next year's list of projects. Council had approved shifting the estimated $2.
Due date looks good on hospital project

Due date looks good on hospital project

Construction of the Learning Development Centre at the hospital is on budget and on time to open next spring.
Traditional pit house unveiled near UNBC

Traditional pit house unveiled near UNBC

UNBC and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation officially opened a traditional Dakelh-style pit house along the Cranbrook Hill Greenway trail network near the university on Saturday.
Canine support rallies with Paws for a Cause

Canine support rallies with Paws for a Cause

More than 300 people and their furry friends turned out Sunday morning for a dose of exercise and charity.