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Fiddle concert fundraiser a toe-tapping success

The Conservatory Plays Fiddle, a concert held in October as a fundraiser for the Prince George Conservatory of Music, raised $2,400 which will be used for improvements to classrooms at the conservatory.

B.C. premier stepping down

Postmedia News VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell on Wednesday announced his resignation. The premier's popularity has sunk to record lows in recent months, in large part due to the hugely unpopular HSThis government brought in.
Not your typical gangster

Not your typical gangster

Former UN gang member talks about violence, drugs and getting out

Big changes required to shift approach to gangs: de Jong

Attorney general Mike de Jong agreed that tackling the gangs of B.C. at the root - diverting kids away from gang-risk behaviour - would take a major change in the way the system works.

Resignation could put heat on James, says Simpson

Premier Gordon Campbell's resignation means Carole James may have to watch out. That was Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson's assessment of what the impact will be on the New Democrats.
kindergarten may hold anti-gang key

kindergarten may hold anti-gang key

It was suggested first in 2008 that the government pay for a Kindergarten program across the province for children aged three and four - all day, every school day.

Homesteader Meats back in business

Homesteader Meats will be reopening in Prince George on Nov. 15. Ben and Russella Klassen, the founders and former owners of the popular meat shop are back in business following two years in retirement.

Cop shop: residents to have their say

Prince George residents will have their say as to whether the city should approve a $13 million loan to replace the current, worn-out RCMP detachment.
Broken homes

Broken homes

Want to hurt gangs? Start by fixing B.C.'s dysfunctional foster parent program

Award-winning poet to read at CNC

Acclaimed poet Fred Wah will be in Prince George to give a reading.