On a bitterly cold January night in 2016 the Tohme family were the first Syrians to arrive in Prince George.
Thursday Nael and Rose Tohme became Canadian citizens at a local ceremony held at Soutridge elementary school.
Bob Zimmer, newly re-elected MP Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, sent out his congratulations to Nael and Rose.
"It has been a privilege to get to know the couple since their arrival in Prince George in 2016 as Syrian refugees sponsored by Westwood Mennonite Brethren Church," Zimmer said.
"Over the past three years they have fully embraced everything that our region has to offer and have become active in their church and community, as well as assisting other newcomers to Canada."
