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CNC, Burns Lake mayor clash over cutbacks

CNC, Burns Lake mayor clash over cutbacks

The College of New Caledonia's board is refuting some of the findings reported by the Lakes District Family Enhancement Society in a September impact study it commissioned after last year's Burns Lake campus cuts.
AltaGas building propane export terminal

AltaGas building propane export terminal

AltaGas is moving to northern B.C. in a half-billion-dollar way. The Alberta petroleum company confirmed it is building a shipping facility in Prince Rupert for the propane side of its many products during last week's B.C.
Child pornographer denied parole

Child pornographer denied parole

A former Willow River man declared a dangerous offender in 2000 after he was convicted of making child pornography will remain behind bars. In a Dec. 15 decision, the Parole Board of Canada denied James Darren Bennett, 56, both full and day parole.
Service truck driver faces hit and run charge

Service truck driver faces hit and run charge

A Prince George man is facing charges following a "dangerous yet bizarre" hit and run north of the city Tuesday morning, Prince George RCMP said. Just before 7:30 a.m.
Students oppose Moore appointment

Students oppose Moore appointment

Both of the University of Northern B.C.'s student societies have produced surveys that oppose James Moore's appointment as chancellor.
Avalanche victim was "the rider who always had a smile on his face"

Avalanche victim was "the rider who always had a smile on his face"

The Prince George man who died in an avalanche Saturday while snowmobiling east of the city is being remembered as a warm and generous man who loved being outside. Angelo Kenneth Carpino, 41, was the person who was killed, the B.C.
Two men charged in drug bust

Two men charged in drug bust

Two men well known to police are in custody and are facing several charges following the seizure of drugs, cash and a shotgun by Prince George RCMP.
Tribunal rules in favour of First Nations on child welfare complaint

Tribunal rules in favour of First Nations on child welfare complaint

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found the federal government is discriminating against on-reserve First Nations children and families by denying them services on par with those delivered by provincial governments.
Sweetheart Auction and Tea

Sweetheart Auction and Tea

It's time again for the Order of the Eastern Star's biggest fundraiser, the annual Sweetheart Auction and Tea, which will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 480 Vancouver St., on Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy home-baked goodies, coffee and tea.
Delay the picnic shelter rebuild, poll says

Delay the picnic shelter rebuild, poll says

The Citizen's recent poll talked about the city capital projects and if they should be delayed or go full throttle.