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Zimmer raises concern about prohibited firearm magazine

Zimmer raises concern about prohibited firearm magazine

Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer is upset with the way he said the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program has rolled out a decision regarding a type of firearms magazine.
B.C. MPs taking advantage of e-petitions

B.C. MPs taking advantage of e-petitions

OTTAWA -- B.C. MPs and their constituents are leading the country in taking advantage of a new system to encourage grassroots democratic participation.
Old school pool

Old school pool

The Poke and Hope Gang from North Central Seniors went on an excursion Wednesday to try their hand at a competition-size billiards table stretching six feet by 12 feet long at The Exploration Place that dates back to 1910 when it arrived via the BX s
Royal couple to visit B.C., no word on Prince George

Royal couple to visit B.C., no word on Prince George

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton will be visiting B.C. and the Yukon this fall, but there was no official word on whether the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two children would be coming along as well.
Readers decision on pot rather hazy

Readers decision on pot rather hazy

In the Citizen's last poll, the question was "Should the federal government undertake more public consultation and study before legalizing marijuana in Canada?" It results seem to be a bit of a joint decision with 37 per cent, for a total of 278 vote
Five arrested with help of ERT team

Five arrested with help of ERT team

North District RCMP's emergency response team was brought in and a portion of 20th Avenue and Cuddie Crescent was closed off Wednesday afternoon as police executed a search warrant on a home in the area.
Hoteliers support raise of tax on rooms

Hoteliers support raise of tax on rooms

A majority of the city's hotels and motels have voted in favour of raising the tax imposed on visitors to pay for tourism promotion in the city to three per cent.
Share your favourite shots for a chance to be featured by BC Parks

Share your favourite shots for a chance to be featured by BC Parks

Calling all shutterbugs! Capture your favourite moments in provincial parks this summer for a chance to have your photo featured by BC Parks. Every week, the province will share a 'BC Parks Fan Photo' on its Instagram account, @yourbcparks.
Watch for fatigue when driving this long weekend

Watch for fatigue when driving this long weekend

You don't recall driving the last few kilometres? You didn't notice a vehicle until it suddenly passed you? Your driving speed is creeping up or down? They're all signs of fatigue and motorists are being urged to pull over and take a break if they no
Prince George economic outlook tops among seven mid-sized cities: Conference Board of Canada

Prince George economic outlook tops among seven mid-sized cities: Conference Board of Canada

Prince George will see the strongest economic growth among the seven mid-sized cities covered in a Conference Board of Canada outlook. Following growth of 2.