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Vanderhoof Airshow to feature Snowbirds, military acts

Vanderhoof Airshow to feature Snowbirds, military acts

After a two-year absence, the Vanderhoof International Airshow will return in 2018 with a full contingent of military acts. The airshow, slated for Aug.
Online poll favours Watts

Online poll favours Watts

According to our latest online poll results, Dianne Watts should be the next B.C. Liberal leader. The Citizen asked "who would you like to see become the next leader of the B.C.
Review criticizes downtown health services

Review criticizes downtown health services

A review of health services in downtown Prince George has found that a lack of coordination between various non-profits and agencies is hampering the care offered to some of the city's poorest and most vulnerable residents.
Local woman set for global adventure

Local woman set for global adventure

Born and raised in Prince George, Ashley Ramsay is ready to go remote. In November, she will embark on an opportunity of a lifetime as she travels to 12 locations worldwide for an entire year. "The opportunity just kind of found me," Ramsay says.
High lead levels found in civic facility water

High lead levels found in civic facility water

A investigation by the City of Prince George found high levels of lead in drinking water at 13 civic facilities.
Man faces charges from stolen car crash

Man faces charges from stolen car crash

A 39-year-old man faces three charges after a stolen vehicle crashed into a residential garage on Monday afternoon .
Bear spraying nets jail time

Bear spraying nets jail time

A 23-year-old Prince George man was sentenced Monday to a further 33 days in jail for a bear spraying incident at a local trailer park. Lazare Francis Sampson was arrested Sept. 17.
B.C. pot rules headed in right direction, Morris says

B.C. pot rules headed in right direction, Morris says

Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris said the provincial government has made a good first step on regulating recreational marijuana use, but the issue is complex and a lot of work remains to be done.
New studies on BCR property show dangers, Brink says

New studies on BCR property show dangers, Brink says

A local lumber manufacturer is claiming that a site he leased and attempted to purchase from BCR Properties Ltd. may be causing contamination to the city's water supply and may be susceptible to "spontaneous ignition.
Northern Health sees staffing shortage

Northern Health sees staffing shortage

Despite ramping up recruiting efforts for healthcare professionals, Northern Health is still facing a total of 197 current unfilled positions, including 80 classified as difficult-to-fill, according to a human resources report released Monday.