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Help prevent ADHD in kids

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and or pay attention.

Half a million for Tour for the Cure

Since 30 women died last year in northern B.C. of breast cancer, the provincial government is taking a stand to reduce that number. The province announced funding of $500,000 Sunday to help fund an upcoming bus Tour for the Cure in 2011.

Province urged to move up date for HST referendum

The B.C. Liberal government should move up the date of a vote on rescinding the HST scheduled for Sept. 2011, Prince George Chamber of Commerce president Roy Spooner told the province's finance committee Tuesday.

largest sockeye run returns to Fraser River

Scientist Alexandra Morton says the surprising historic return of 34 million sockeye salmon to the Fraser this year - the largest after two decades of significant decline - shows that the ocean and river still have the potential to sustain salmon.

Stolen car contained drugs

RCMP in Houston and Grande Prairie are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for auto theft and drug trafficking charges. On Oct. 2 around 2:15 a.m.

Outside officer should investigate allegations against Prince George RCMP, says B.C. Civil Liberties Association

An officer from outside the Prince George RCMP detachment should be assigned to investigate a local aboriginal woman's allegations of sexual assault against several detachment officers, says the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.
Ronald McDonald opens Family Place at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.

Ronald McDonald opens Family Place at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.

The funny man who wears size 29 shoes, has the gift of the gab, and comes from McDonaldland somewhere beyond Never-Never Land came to Prince George Wednesday to help launch the Family Place and Resource Library in the pediatrics ward at UHNBC.

Stolz to run for Conservative candidacy, sources say

City councillor Cameron Stolz is expected to announce tomorrow that he'll be seeking the Conservative Party candidacy in Prince George-Peace River tomorrow.

New art added to city

The most utilitarian canvasses ever painted on in the city are now being unveiled. Two BC Hydro electrical boxes have been transformed thanks to the City of Prince George and three more have been facelifted by the Ministry of Transportation.

PGSO's 40th season starts on right note

The first mainstage concert of the PGSO's 40th season featured the music of two influential composers - Mendelssohn and Mozart.