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A trio of University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) professors received some early Christmas gifts from the provincial government in the form of funding to purchase equipment to continue their research projects.

Northern Health is asking for continued cooperation from visitors to hospitals and other health care facilities during the winter months - the prime season for cold and flu - to lessen the chances of an "outbreak" being declared.

Imagine feeling invisible and uncared for at Christmas. Many locals with mental health issues live this way year round - and feel it most poignantly at this time of year. But one agency lifts spirits with gifts - and hope.

A 44-year-old Prince George man was killed Sunday in a snowmobile collision northwest of Prince George, the RCMP reported this morning. The collision took place in the area of Eena Lake, off of Chief Lake Road. The B.C.

The road repair budget is preparing for a hit. The weather this week might be nice for those wishing for a winter reprieve, but it is murder on asphalt.

When you say your prayers this holiday season, put in a word for Brooklyn Kennedy.

Prince George RCMP are investigating a string of thefts committed in the city over a 12 day period. A 36-year-old man, Clayton Mosionier, is currently in custody.

An air quality advisory was cancelled Thursday morning for Prince George. The advisory had been issued Wednesday morning because of high levels of fine particulate air pollution.

Prince George Transit is proclaiming its New Year's resolution early with an expanded service on some city routes. Starting Jan. 2, some routes will start earlier and operate later.

With West Fraser, Canfor and Rio Tinto Alcan the latest companies to announce major capital spending plans in northern B.C., 2011 is set to have a noticeably different economic flavour than the past two years.