May 152012
 

Great Canadian Shoreline CleanupThe Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, and jointly led by Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund, is launching a tsunami volunteer registry to help address the anticipated arrival of debris on Canada’s west coast, from the devastating tsunami that hit the Japanese coast in March 2011, washing millions of tonnes of debris into the Pacific Ocean.

It is estimated that up to Continue reading »

May 152012
 

love horoscopesLove Horoscopes For The Week For May 16-22, 2012

Aries

Now that relationship challenges have come to a head, work on keeping communication lines open. The time for being defensive’s passed. Get real and get busy.

Taurus

Recent wake up calls have you needing to pay attention to clues about the future. Watch for the things that you don’t want, just as closely as for the things that you do.

Gemini

Your emotions and intuition are telling you to get your bearings and test the waters, to prepare yourself for some pretty major changes in the very near future.

Cancer

You need to nurture a relationship seed that you planted a while back. Feed it with dreams, comfort it with safety and then let it grow to its full maturity. The last thing that you’re willing to Continue reading »

May 102012
 

Mini Donuts

When is the last time you enjoyed the irresistably fresh, hot, mouth-watering fluffy miniature donuts?

Well, now you don’t have to wait for carnivals and exhibitions to come to town enjoy the scrumptious taste of everybody’s favorite, Mini-Donuts!

They’re now available every Saturday at the local farmer’s market, in the very heart of historic downtown Prince George, at 3rd Avenue and George Street. They are the perfect warm, sweet snack to enjoy with a coffee or hot chocolate as you browse through the awesome goods and wares of Prince George’s Farmer’s Market! Be sure to make Mini-Donuts your first stop before you shop!

May 082012
 

Osama Bin LadenWe’ve seen the images of politicians watching the raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideout, and we’ve heard all about the bravery of the US Navy Seals who terminated his reign of terror.

But, the real hero responsible for taking Osama bin Laden down, was an analyst for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) named Rebecca (a pseudonym). She wrote the memo laying out a new strategy to hunt for bin Laden.

Given a void of any new leads, she Continue reading »

May 082012
 

Russian cat BublikSecond Feline Candidate Will Put The Run On Rats

Jumping on the political bandwagon of a fellow feline, a Russian cat is following the example of a Virginia-based purrster to launch a political career, aiming for a seat in the legislature of Russia’s fourth largest city. He’s a three-month-old kitten, named Bublik, and he recently announced his political intentions on Vkontakte and Facebook social networks.

“He’ll definitely win,” said Ivan Kolotovkin, a spokesman for the Continue reading »

May 082012
 

Love HoroscopesLove horoscopes brought to you by The Northern Star for the week of May 9 – 15, 2012.

Aries

Try to keep a romantic perspective and spirit as things intensify over the next week. This is a good period to get anything out that needs to be said, or done.

Taurus

It’s time to dig in your heels and show your stubborn side. You’re right and you know it, now it’s time to show it. The stars indicate there are plots against you, but Continue reading »

May 062012
 

A fourteen year old boy was killed by an adult who should have known better than to drink and drive. Year after year tragedies like this happen, but rarely does it end the way this horrible event ended. The tragic tale took place in Lancaster, New York, where 14-year-old Bryce W. Buchholz of Elma died last Thursday night after being struck by an SUV. Continue reading »

May 012012
 

Sikh Vaisakhi paradeThe annual Prince George Sikh Vaisakhi parade takes place this year on Saturday, May 19th. Also spelled Baisakhi, it is one of the most important dates of the Sikh calendar.

It begins at the Davis Road temple at 10:00 am, then follows Ospika Boulevard to the P.G. exhibition grounds, arriving about noon. If you happen to miss the parade, show up for all of the delicious free foods and treats served near the CN Centre, from noon until 2:00 pm.

Vaisakhi is the Sikh New Year festival, usually celebrated in Continue reading »

May 012012
 

There has been recent discussion in British Columbia about possibly passing legislation to allow children to go to school all year.

Well, here’s a few facts about year round school  they don’t tell us about it, and what happened where it took place:

1: Countries, where year round schooling is currently taking place, have the highest suicide rates of the entire world.

2: Study after study, for decades, has proved that there is absolutely Continue reading »

May 012012
 

Love HoroscopesLove Horoscopes, Brought To You By The Northern Star For The Week May 2-8, 2012

Aries

This is the time to let down your defenses as you connect and communicate on a whole new level. Focus needs to remain on a relationship coming into its own.

Taurus

Confidence is the key to taking the romantic forces available to you. How ready are you to fight for love? Encourage and nurture your inner romantic warrior.

Gemini

Pay attention to both the emotional responses that come from your heart, and your intuition. People want to prey on your heart, and take what it wants and needs.

Cancer

If you’re holding back for Continue reading »

Apr 252012
 

Ladies with coffee cups

As the popularity of social spots shift from bars, pubs and nightclubs, to trendy coffee shops, it was only a matter of time before the use of skimpy outfits on curvy staff turned up. Now, you’d think that men would have to be behind the creation of a coffee shop called ‘Hot Cups’, where your brew is served in A, B or C cup sizes, by staff with low-cut tops, but men aren’t the culprits!

Under the coffee ‘to go’ place’s logo, a silver lady similar to one found on truck mudflaps, owners Ronda Carpenter and Stephanie Goettsch serve Luscious Lattes and Curvy Cappuccinos. “We don’t want to be a Continue reading »

Apr 242012
 

Tailgates in the back of pickupRustlers have haunted the hills of the west a long, long time. Traditionally, they’d rustle sheep, cattle, chickens, pigs, horses, geese and so on. But now authorities face a new type of rustler. They are quieter, faster, make more money, and no longer rustle the furred or feathered. Now they hunt for easier, shiny and undented prey.

Calgary police launched an intensive investigation, after more than twenty tailgate thefts were reported in the past three months. Last week, a tip led the investigators to a house where Continue reading »