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Research reveals a major new cancer gene – ARID1A. Mutations are frequent in this gene and link two types of ovarian cancer to endometriosis. OVCARE’s discovery of the dominant mutation in clear cell ovarian cancer raises hope for much needed treatments for this little understood cancer type.

Groundbreaking discovery uncovers key to understanding endometriosis

New Ovarian Cancer Gene: A Connection Between Cancer and Endometriosis

Research reveals a major new cancer gene – ARID1A. Mutations are frequent in this gene and link two types of ovarian cancer to endometriosis. OVCARE’s discovery of the dominant mutation in clear cell ovarian cancer raises hope for much needed treatments for this little understood cancer type.
Image Canadian Cancer Society/RCMP

Cops for Cancer fundraising events

This will be the 16th year for Cops For Cancer Tour de North

Image Canadian Cancer Society/RCMP
Outdoor cats

Legacy funds help GNAWS address feral cats

Greater Nechako Animal Welfare Society (non-profit) in Vanderhoof has received funding

Outdoor cats
Vanderhoof Municipal Airport

Liftoff for Vanderhoof Airport Development Society

What do you know about the Vanderhoof airport? Probably not very much..

Vanderhoof Municipal Airport

Good news for employers: Surplus WorkSafe contributions to be returned

New policy requiring WorkSafeBC to return funds to employers

Air Cadets at range competition on March 11

Air Cadets stand tall in regional competitions

899 Vanderhoof Royal Canadian Air Cadets did us proud competing in two regional competitions in Effective Speaking and Marksmanship.

Air Cadets at range competition on March 11
Lianne Olson

Mobile Work Crew has new wheels

The Mobile Work Crew has use of a 2013 Ford F150, generously donated by Rio Tinto Alcan and Integris Credit Union

Lianne Olson

New ICBC free windshield repairs

Last week the ICBC made important changes to its optional comprehensive coverage to include windshield repairs

Toronto

Amputees find modern-day inspiration from Vimy Battle

The Battle of Vimy Ridge may have been 100 years ago, but it continues to have modern-day lessons

Toronto
Taylor Philips and Blue at 2017 Coachella Valley Horse Show

Taylor on Blue

Here's a letter from local equestrian star Taylor Philips, updating us on her latest competition:

Taylor Philips and Blue at 2017 Coachella Valley Horse Show

UNBC foreign scholarship giveaway

How does UNBC celebrate Canada 150? With 150 scholarships for international students.

$24 million supports for BC low income families

The Province is investing $24 million to increase access to fresh food, dental, hearing care

LNG agreements with 29 First Nations

B.C. has entered into 64 natural gas pipeline benefits agreements with 29 eligible First Nations (FN)

New BCParks campsites

The B.C. campground reservation system has been changed with more spaces added

B.C. invests more in wildlife management

The Province announced last week that all hunting licence revenue will be re-invested to enhance wildlife management

NVSS Honour Roll – Term 2

Nechako Valley Secondary School students do well in second term

Conservative’s response to Budget 2017

Rona Ambroseissued, interim Leader of the Conservative Party of the following on Budget 2017

Nechako Lumber

Sinclar Group assumes management of Nechako and L&M mill operations

Nechako Lumber, Nechako Green Energy, L&M Lumber and Premium Pellets are no longer independently owned

Nechako Lumber

SD 91 Students explore exciting future careers in BC Tech

43 students from SD 91 travelled down to #BCTECH Summit in Vancouver recently

$1.3 Million for SD91

Nechako Lakes School District (SD 91) will receive a total of $1,344,828 from the B.C. government School Enhancement Program