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When the Prince George Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage today, its string section will be bolstered by 10 young people who've been participating in a program to develop the next generation of musicians.

The man accused of murdering two people in the Blackwater Road area has been remanded in custody by consent until April 13 when he's scheduled to make a first appearance in Prince George provincial court.

Terrane Metals Corp. has raised $100 million in financing with the help of global-giant Goldcorp. to be used to construct the proposed Mount Milligan gold and copper mine in northern B.C. The project promises to bring jobs to north-central B.C.

The master's project of a recent University of Northern British Columbia graduate has led to a place where Prince George residents can go for affordable counselling.

Homes and hotel or motel rooms built before 1979 must have smoke alarms installed by May 1, the provincial housing and social development ministry said Friday.

In keeping with the Prince George Community Foundation's pledge of 'Giving Something Back,' the foundation has announced the recipients of the spring 2010 adjudicated grants.

The man accused of murdering two people in the Blackwater Road area has been remanded in custody by consent until April 13 when he's scheduled to make a first appearance in Prince George provincial court.

Milllions of people around the world will be turning off their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday night. Starting at 8:30 p.m., they will flip off their lights for 60 minutes to conserve power and show support for the fight against climate change.

Prince George Communities in Bloom is inviting community groups to apply for matching grants to pay for beautification projects. Applicants may apply for funding of 50 per per cent of project costs to a maximum of $2,500.

A program aimed at developing skills for entry-level positions in the mining industry is in the works at College of New Caledonia.