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Initiatives look to improve aboriginal cancer care

Initiatives look to improve aboriginal cancer care

From finding ways to improve access to cancer screening to ensuring support networks are in place after discharge, a series of new partnerships are trying to enhance cancer care for aboriginals around the province. The B.C.
P.G. fight in fluoridation lawsuit still on

P.G. fight in fluoridation lawsuit still on

The man who launched a class action lawsuit against the City of Prince George last week alleging damages from fluoridated water says he has reached a settlement with the City of Cranbrook over a similar action.
Revised parking hikes OK'd

Revised parking hikes OK'd

The new incremental increases to off-street parking rates will take effect May 1. On Monday night, city council voted 6-3 to give the first three readings to a new fees and charges bylaw enshrining the new parking prices.
Fox takes mascot spot

Fox takes mascot spot

A friendly red fox who goes by the name Nanguz and whose tail is in the colours of the northern lights will be the mascot for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

House starts on last year's pace

Two months into 2014, starts on new single-family homes remained on the same pace as last year, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation numbers are showing.

Jobless rate ticks upward

The city's unemployment rate stood at six per cent in February, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers released Friday. That's up slightly from 5.
Topley pot facility faces opposition

Topley pot facility faces opposition

A proposal to turn a now-closed elementary school in a small rural community east of Burns Lake into a large-scale medical marijuana growing facility is drawing fire from at least one nearby homeowner.
High school show highlights cultural links

High school show highlights cultural links

A multimedia stage presentation exploring how aboriginal culture and mainstream culture can not only coexist but work beautifully together takes the stage at Vanier Hall on Wednesday.
Doctor's rezoning rejected by council

Doctor's rezoning rejected by council

The Crescents neighbourhood is already bursting at the seams with medical facilities, city council decided Monday night.
Facebook page boosts Prince George

Facebook page boosts Prince George

Scott McWalter has made a loving gesture to Prince George that allows everyone to make their own loving gestures to Prince George.