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Canada’s Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (1133+ words) TORONTO — Canada’s Drug Agency has recommended that public drug plans pay for a treatment shown to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease if patients meet certain conditions. The decision on lecanemab — an antibody that targets the buildup of amyloid…...
Meet Mini Kiss ‘The Hottest Littlest Band in the World’
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (95+ words) CKPG Today Meet Mini Kiss ‘The Hottest Littlest Band in the World’ Think you know KISS? Think smaller. MINIKISS, the world-famous KISS tribute band made up entirely of little people, has spent decades proving that rock and roll isn’t measured…...
Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
1+ week, 1+ day ago (888+ words) TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been treated. Lead investigator Dr. Lillian Siu says smaller…...
Ontario joins P.E.I. in lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45
2+ week, 1+ day ago (741+ words) TORONTO — Ontario is the second province in Canada to lower the routine colorectal cancer screening age from age 50 to 45. As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test — or FIT — that detects…...
Domestic travel on the rise locally
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (365+ words) PRINCE GEORGE – Summer is the busy season for Bobbi Carpino. As owner-operator of the Salmon Valley Campground, the RV traveller is her seasonal bread and butter. “We have actually seen an increase in our European travelers almost double from what…...
Chief justice pays tribute to retiring Martin, reflects on top court’s relocation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (640+ words) OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner paid tribute to a departing judge Friday and bid a temporary farewell to the Supreme Court’s stately home. Wagner praised the contributions of retiring Justice Sheilah Martin before the top court considered a criminal matter…...
Cheers to a good cause: Mocktail Mixer supporting Parkinson’s in PG this weekend
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) CKPG Today Cheers to a good cause: Mocktail Mixer supporting Parkinson’s in PG this weekend The Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum is the place to be on Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 4 pm as Parkinson’s Prince George takes over to…...
Life and mortgage insurance options you should know more about
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) CKPG Today Life and mortgage insurance options you should know more about When buying a home, many Canadians are offered mortgage insurance through their lender, but it is not the same as traditional life insurance. Mortgage insurance is designed specifically…...
Pre-trip reminders to make sure your car doesn’t ruin your road trip
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (93+ words) CKPG Today Pre-trip reminders to make sure your car doesn’t ruin your road trip Before you pack the snacks and cue up the road trip playlist, it might be worth giving your vehicle a quick once‑over. With the May…...
Hospice presents plans to Council
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (173+ words) PRINCE GEORGE – Council will learn about plans to expand palliative care services currently offered in the community during a presentation from the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society at tonight’s regular meeting. The Society currently offers services via the Rotary…...