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Northern Health's seven foundations and 18 auxiliaries are "hardworking, independent and trust worthy" groups that raise about $6 million annually for health equipment and capital projects, Finlay Sinclair, director of business, told NH directors Mon

Embattled NDP opposition leader Carole James announced just after lunch she is stepping down. She said she'll be stepping down pending the election of an interim leader, a decision that will be made in the New Year.

Embattled Opposition NDP leader Carole James announced Monday morning that she will be stepping down as leader, unable to quell continuing dissent within her party. The public deserves a functioning opposition, said James.

Operation Red Nose provided 167 rides on the weekend, a considerable jump from the 122 rides given out during the same weekend last year. Friday night had 14 teams of three working, and 18 teams of three were on the road Saturday night.

Zion Lutheran Church will present a Christmas pageant, Christmas Wishes, at 6 p.m. Thursday. It's the story of how three girls discover the real spirit of Christmas and what giving truly means. A special feature will be a vocal solo by Wambui Kameau.

Quesnel RCMP are continuing to investigate the sudden death of 57-year-old Nancy Moerike whose body was discovered Nov. 30 by neighbours in her home.

Tragedy struck Foothills Elementary School Friday when a Grade 7 student died on the playground during recess. The death occurred as the boy was playing on the school's field. He dove to catch a ball and never got up.

A hit-and-run near on the highway near Pine Centre Mall has police searching for a silver Mazda 3 and a young female driver. The incident happened at about 5 p.m. Friday.

Loren Leslie was a quiet girl, who will be remembered as being a loving, unique individual.

An 18-year-old woman was robbed of her purse by three people in Rainbow Park early Saturday morning.