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Canada's universal health system is more at risk than ever with an aging population and an onslaught of baby boomers reaching stages of care needs, says the president of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) during a visit to Prince George.

Local governments that go out of their way to champion the growth of small businesses will be celebrated with a new, annual provincewide award.

When Telus upgrades is telecommunications systems in B.C. this year, the Prince George area will get about 1.5 per cent of the investment.

Six of the region's residents are among the 36 British Columbians named recipients of the eighth annual BC Community Achievement Awards.

City council will be considering the approval of a new, 41 ha. subdivision in the Westgate area tonight. Belco Developments Ltd. is seeking council's okay to rezone the area, which is primarily made up of undeveloped green space.

From Prince George provincial court: March 25 Matthew Emanuel Lucani was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for and for using forged document, committed in Quesnel.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s attempt to recover a $500,000 deposit following a failed attempt to buy Stuart Lake Lumber Co. Ltd. has been rebuffed by a B.C. Supreme Court Justice.

"Passive aggressive." Listening to Prime Minister Stephen Harper discuss the budget, those are the first words that come to mind. "A pervasive pattern of negativistic attitudes and passive resistance to demands for adequate performance...

The Knox United Church celebrated its 101st anniversary on Saturday with three ladies who have 301 years of memories between them. Bea Dezell, 102, Ellen Adams, 100, and Bessie Greig who turns 100 on Oct.

Most kids dream of being a firefighter at some point, but a lucky few get to put on the hat and give it a try. Each semester up to four high school students get a chance to take part in the Prince George Fire Rescue Service's work experience program.