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Decades ago, for many people the word autism conjured up images of a child, rocking slowly from side to side, in the corner of a room, never speaking or interacting but living in his or her own silent world. Times have changed, and thanks to advancements in medicine and psychology, we know more about autism and its different forms in children, youths and adults, says Corey Walker. Walker is the coordinator of the Prince George branch of the Autism Society of B.C. He is 36 years old, has a...

Several Prince George artists are joining their talents to help out at a CD release concert on April 18. The CD is of piano pieces all related to nature, says piano teacher Lori Elder who came up with the idea of having the album’s release date coincide with worldwide Earth Day celebrations. Karma Vance, an artist for the Winter Games, Ruth Poell a Haiku poet and two photographers, Jeff Elder and Andrew Furmanczyk, are among the local artists who will be helping to sell the new CD after...

 

  Sonia Kashuk was just about the last one out the door Wednesday. Professional make-up artist to the stars and supermodels (like Cindy Crawford) Kashuk has her own line of lush cosmetics. Her products are widely featured in Target stores across the U.S. and Canada. Baskets piled high with Kashuk brand blush, eyeliner, lipstick, nail polish, facial cleansers and other beauty products still remained in the hours before Target closed its doors to the public at the Prince George location....

The Prince George Symphony Orchestra has set a new course for its 2015-16 season and beyond, one general manager Jeremy Stewart says will provide “greater long-term stability, an enhanced local focus to the organization and measures to strengthen our local musical culture.” Despite excellent patron support, sponsorships and public funding, the PGSO’s continued financial challenges led board members to initiate a “new strategic plan,” he said in an April 1 press...

They arrived with their treasures and left knowing more about them. They arrived with their treasures and left knowing more about them. Antiques appraiser Ted Pappas was at The Exploration Place on Saturday and Sunday, invited by Huble Homestead and Giscome Portage Heritage Society to look at heirlooms and collectibles brought in by visitors. Huble’s curator Carli Bennett said, for her, one of the most unique pieces of the event was a hollowed out and repurposed large, old coin possibly...

Theatre North West’s upcoming season promises to be a first class act. At a season launch event on Saturday, Jack Grinhaus, TNW’s producing artistic director gave guests a glimpse into the new plays and also unveiled some new plans and programs. The season opens with a riotous and fast paced play Art by Yasmina Reza which runs Sept. 17 to Oct. 7. When Serge buys a completely white painting for $200,000 it infuriates his best friend Marc and confuses another friend Yvan. Hilarity...