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Local choir expanding to let more students try out

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More students are getting the chance to participate in the local Prince George youth choir. The Tapestry Singers has announced starting next year the group will not be part of...

Soapbox Derby Race raises $1500

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Despite a few unexpected crashes, the return of the Soapbox Derby Race is on track to become an annual event. Organizer for the event, Sue Pokiak says the races went...

Drug Drop-Off Month kicks off in BC

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London Drugs is trying to cut down on the amount of prescription drug use for kids and teens by supporting Drug Drop-Off Month. During August, London Drugs is partnering with...

Consumer Debt Index shows more British Columbians struggling to pay debt

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The number of British Columbians $200 away from insolvency rose to 44 per cent since March, coinciding with problems in the forestry sector. The Consumer Debt Index showed the 5...

Sun and clear skies ahead for the long weekend

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Despite a foggy start to the day, Environment Canada said the rest of Sunday should feature sunny skies and warm temperatures. Johnson Zhone, a Meteorologist with Environment Canada said...

Soapbox Derby cars hit the streets this weekend

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There are only two days left until the triumphant return of the Soapbox Derby to Prince George. All the proceeds will be going to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sue...

“I am not asking for the moon. I just want her back,” Maureen Chencharik

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A Prince George woman is devastated after she says her dog was stolen while out for a walk. Maureen Chencharik said her 7-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was out for a regular...

Preventing crashes over the long weekend

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ICBC and RCMP want to remind everyone to slow down as they put the pedal to the metal this long weekend. Doug MacDonald, Road Safety Coordinator with ICBC, said due...

Computer glitch lowers grade 12 final exam scores

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About 32,000 recent high school graduates in BC almost had their post-secondary ambitions put in jeopardy. A computer error showed...

ICBC starts pilot project to put the brakes on bad driving

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ICBC wants to see if technology can improve new drivers’ skills on the road and reduce the number of...

Elections Canada snubs Jewish vote

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Elections Canada’s refusal to change the date of the federal election could be preventing upwards of 392,000 Jewish Canadians...

A family wants action after woman dies in police custody

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Muriel Izony is calling for action after her sister died in police custody earlier this month. She and other...

Human trafficking numbers on the rise

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Since 2010 the number of reported cases of human trafficking in Canada has been on the rise, but it...

Smithers resident loses Coastal GasLinks challenge with National Energy Board

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The National Energy Board has ruled against a local Smithers resident’s challenge of the provincial government’s approval of the...

Pot-astrous: people want their teapots back?

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President of the ROCK ED Backcountry Society says after their cleanup to save Teapot Mountain people are asking for...

Northern Health considers the measles immunization program to be a success

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Northern Health is happy with the final results of the Provinces measles immunization catch-up clinics. Across BC 27,747 kids from...
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Bring a bag, fill a shelf: Friends of the Library Sale returns to PG

Community
The public library welcomes roughly 700 people each day across both of its locations.

Update: BC Hydro crews restore power to downtown following brief outage

Energy & Utilities
The cause is under investigation.

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Tuesday, October 13th

Hartley's Sports Shorts
Cal Conway made 30 saves in the Swift Current net and the Broncos won the shootout 2-1 before 3,559 fans at CN Centre.

UNBC gearing up for first ever UNBC Week

UNBC
"From discovering what UNBC has to offer, to cheering on the Timberwolves and reconnecting with alumni, there are many ways to be part of the week and to celebrate the connections between campus and community."

Northern Pour invites community to raise a glass for cardiac care

Health
During the October 23-24 weekend, the Northern Pour Wine and Spirits will be taking place at the Roll-A-Dome, benefiting Spirit of the North.
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