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Inquest keys on procedure, support

Inquest keys on procedure, support

The coroner's inquest into the shooting of Greg Matters ended Thursday afternoon with a four-person jury delivering nine recommendations targeting police procedure and improved support for military veterans with mental health issues.

Rupert man faces slew of charges

A man from Prince Rupert is facing 17 charges related to a series of break-ins and thefts in the Prince George and Vanderhoof areas earlier this month. The 32-year-old was arrested on Jan.
Hospital in heavy demand

Hospital in heavy demand

The emergency department at UHNBC is unusually busy this week, which has prompted Northern Health to issue a reminder about the proper use of its emergency facilities.

Effects of campaign spending cap uncertain

Municipal election expense limits have been a long time coming to British Columbia, but according to some political scientists, their impact once in place is uncertain.
Fundraiser to support four-year-old's cancer battle

Fundraiser to support four-year-old's cancer battle

Every week for the last five months, four-year-old Audrey Saulters has been going through intensive chemotherapy treatments for an aggressive form of childhood cancer.

Neighbours balk at doctor's office plan

Converting a 12th Avenue home into a doctor's office would adversely affect the character of the Crescents neighbourhood, according to residents opposing the plan. In his application, Dr.

MP put spotlight on forest genetics

Cariboo-Prince George MP Dick Harris hosted a forum in Ottawa on Wednesday for fellow Conservative parliamentarians interested in forestry.

Flu clinics still in action

Northern Health's weekly public flu clinics will continue at the health unit facility on Edmonton Street until the end of February. The influenza vaccine will be available from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. every Friday, through Feb. 28.
Museum looks for help recreating P.G. eatery

Museum looks for help recreating P.G. eatery

The Outrigger was once an island of culinary culture in Prince George. Veteran restaurant owner Jack Lee has long since passed on, but the Outrigger left a wake in local culture.
Matters' family undeterred in hope for criminal charges

Matters' family undeterred in hope for criminal charges

The Greg Matters story is not over as far as his mother and sister are concerned.