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More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

More community support would help people stay out of care homes: seniors advocate

BURNABY, B.C. — A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increase staff, improve food and boost access to community services so some seniors don’t need to go into care at all.
Defence lawyer says disgraced Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Defence lawyer says disgraced Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Crown's closing arguments continue Friday.
Court orders former Prince George man not to be where there are youth

Court orders former Prince George man not to be where there are youth

Brent Habetler, who legally changed his name to Sir Brent Adair Habetler, was arrested in March and charged with committing an indecent act in a public place.
Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

Prince George Youth Custody Centre set to close

The PGYCC currently employs about 50 corrections officers, nurses, psychologists, teachers, food service staff and maintenance contractors
Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Jakub Jerzy Markiewicz is well-known in local radical environmental protest circles.
Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

Update: Found safe and sound - Prince George missing person: Caroline Karakootie

She was last seen in Moccasin Flats in Prince George, but it is possible she may have gone to Vancouver.
Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Selling drugs and gun to undercover officer earns five-year sentence

Garth Clarence Goodkey among three charged following investigation into a major trafficking operation in Prince George
Prince George actress wins top awards at two film festivals - on the same day

Prince George actress wins top awards at two film festivals - on the same day

Grace Dove was crowned best lead actress for her performance in Bones of Crows at the Red Nation International Film Festival and the American Indian Film Festival.
The fourth step is transitioning: when and how it happens

The fourth step is transitioning: when and how it happens

Only about 25 per cent of children exploring their gender identity before puberty go on to take journey to transition and identify as trans.
Prince George donors provide $500,000 for cancer research

Prince George donors provide $500,000 for cancer research

Prince George Canadian Tire owners Selen and Anita Alpay donated $500,000 in support of a fundraising campaign to support a new clinical cancer trial.