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For a while now Citizen employees have been fielding questions from readers, advertisers and residents about the future of The Citizen.
Missing woman found

Missing woman found

Prince George RCMP cancelled the search for a missing 48-year-old woman on Saturday after she was found. Tanya MacDonald was last seen on Feb. 2 in the 300 block of Irwin Street. Police said she was last seen walking away from her residence.
Huckleberry Mine to shut down completely, says MP

Huckleberry Mine to shut down completely, says MP

After pit operations were suspended in early January, the entire Huckleberry Mine operation will be shut down by Aug. 31, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said Friday.
Citizen changes publication schedule

Citizen changes publication schedule

Effective the week of Feb. 15, the newspaper will publish five days per week, from Tuesday to Saturday. "The Monday edition of the Citizen has always been our smallest in terms of advertising revenue and for news," publisher Colleen Sparrow said.
Local man facing deportation for imitating a cop

Local man facing deportation for imitating a cop

A Prince George man facing deportation for crimes he committed when he was 18 years old has had his application for a judicial review of his case dismissed.
Power outage hits downtown

Power outage hits downtown

This morning's wind storm has caused a power outage in downtown Prince George. It stretches from south of Victoria St. to north of Porter Ave. and from west of Ash St. to east of Alward St., according to BC Hydro. Power went out shortly after 7 a.m.
Third Syrian family welcomed with open arms

Third Syrian family welcomed with open arms

Banners, flowers, cups of Tim Hortons coffee and welcome signs in English and Arabic greeted the third Syrian refugee family to arrive in Prince George. The family of six - a couple and their four children, aged 12, 11, 9 and six -arrived around 9 p.
Copper Pig highlights many ways for restaurants to go green

Copper Pig highlights many ways for restaurants to go green

There are a number of things restaurants can do to reduce their impact on the environment.
Prince George Relay for Life is tops again in the nation

Prince George Relay for Life is tops again in the nation

For the second year in a row, Prince George's Relay for Life in Prince George was ranked first in the nation with a total raised of more than $530,000.
Chamber names this year's Top 40 Under 40

Chamber names this year's Top 40 Under 40

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has launched this year's edition of its Top 40 Under 40 magazine, the publication that showcases many of the city's up-and-comers.