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Rights Action co-director Grahame Russell will be in Prince George Oct. 26-28 to talk about how Canadian companies are contributing to human rights violations in Central America.

Agreeing it's time to put the issued behind them, city councillors backed away Friday from both censuring and sanctioning Coun. Brian Skakun for leaking confidential information to the media.

Mayoralty candidate Shari Green pledged to get tough on crime and tighten belts at City Hall at the opening of her campaign office in Parkwood Mall on Thursday.

Hubbell Designer Goldsmiths owner Darrell Hubbell is Prince George's Citizen of the Year for 2011. Hubbell was presented the award at a gala dinner and awards night on Friday, hosted by the Prince George Community Foundation.

City council will hold a special meeting on Friday to decide whether to proceed with a censure against Brian Skakun.

Ongoing construction and road closures on George Street continues to put a strain on small businesses on the street.

The candidates for city council weighed in on issues including the future of UNBC, urban sprawl, addressing social issues and improving the city's reputation in an all-candidates forum on Wednesday.

A mobile home fire on Farrell Street is now in the hands of police. The initial investigation into the Sunday blaze gave firefighters clues that foul play might be involved.

Morning fatigue, foggy thinking, weight gain, night sweats all have a hormone connection and Jackie Harvey, an International speaker and radio show host, offers people a natural alternative to hormonal balance.

A Prince George incident is likely one of the last in the province for which police will investigate the conduct of fellow police.