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Barkerville Historic Town brought in $16.9 million into the province's economy in 2009 and $11.8 million to the North Cariboo region said the Overall Visitor Study and Tourism Economic Impact analysis conducted by Tourism B.C.

Did you know parents do not have to send children to kindergarten if they choose not to? According to the School Act, any parent can defer the enrolment of their child for one year, said an official spokesperson from the B.C. Ministry of Education.

The B.C. SPCA is asking residents to vote for their low-cost spay/neuter program in the Pepsi Refresh Project so they can win a $100,000 grant in order to end pet overpopulation in the province.

Paws for a Cause, a major fundraiser for the BC SPCA, will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 at Cottonwood Island Park. Registration begins at noon and participants can have their faces painted by Handsome Cabin Boy Tattoo artists.

In one area of Prince George School District 57, the start of full-day kindergarten seems to be more of a problem than a positive experience.

Prince George Cantata Singers will hold an open house to launch its new season.

When students hit the books Wednesday a number of UNBC students will be making history in programs never before offered.

Police Services in the Northwest received report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 16 just west of Gitsequkla on Sept. 2 at approximately 1:20 a.m. The collision occurred east of Kitwanga, in the New Hazelton RCMP Detachment area.

During International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day Thursday, a number of events have been planned in Prince George The aim is to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and the challenges faced by those who live wi

The Kiwanis Club of Prince George will hold a book sale at Save On Foods in College Heights Sept. 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an annual fundraiser with proceeds going to a variety of local children's programs.