Daily roundup – June 9, 2017 by admin|Published June 9, 2017 [View the story “Tidbits from around town” on Storify]Read all about itNorthern Health Authority area sees 17 overdose deaths in February and March UNBC research team and industry partner receive $300,000 Ignite Award to commercialize sustainable thermal packaging Grand opening of Nanguz’An – the new container market and newly renovated Visitor Information Centre Fifteen-year-old girl injured in shooting near homeless encampment Imperial Metals reports ‘solid’ quarter Open fire prohibition planned for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre Heads up, phones down when driving in work zones Three victim services organizations to be recognized at gala for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week Emergency Reception Centre ready to go for 2025 One person in critical condition following assault Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils new cabinet 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games unveil athlete-designed medal ribbon Huble Homestead opens for 2025 Local grads getting some heavyweight help Category 3 open fire prohibition planned for parts of the Northwest Fire Centre Four seasonal arts, culture, and history sites re-opening May long weekend ‘Overwinter’ fires near Fort Nelson becoming more visible CNC Research Forest Society announces 2025 recipients of legacy fund PGCF celebrates $10M milestone with special $10,000 Community Choice grant Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk Can the House of Commons reflect reality? Rural Minds Matter town hall to tackle mental health in Prince George and northern B.C. Looking to buy Canadian? Spend just one per cent of your food budget at a local farmers’ market and you can make a big impact Wrestlers launch the Fight Hunger Food Drive B.C. funds planning for northern youth support centre