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Citizen finalist for Ma Murray Awards

Citizen finalist for Ma Murray Awards

The Prince George Citizen is a finalist in four categories in this year's Ma Murray Awards - two in sales and two in editorial.
Sawmill owners appeal WorkSafeBC fines for fatal blasts

Sawmill owners appeal WorkSafeBC fines for fatal blasts

The owners of two northern B.C. sawmills where sawdust-fueled explosions killed four men and injured many others are appealing the fines subsequently levied against them.
WorkSafeBC video highlights risks of using repurposed shipping containers

WorkSafeBC video highlights risks of using repurposed shipping containers

WorkSafeBC has produced a new video outlining how to reduce risks and hazards that come with reusing shipping containers for workplace or residential storage. "Shipping containers are being repurposed all over B.C.
Snowfall alert issued for Bulkley Valley

Snowfall alert issued for Bulkley Valley

As much as 25 centimetres of snow is expected to fall in the Bulkley Valley over Wednesday night, according to Environment Canada.
Close schools during extreme snow, says union president

Close schools during extreme snow, says union president

The head of Prince George's teachers union said School District 57 trustees should have closed area schools following a record snowfall on Feb. 8.
Liberal budget short on PTSD support, says Doherty

Liberal budget short on PTSD support, says Doherty

Tuesday's Liberal budget provided only piecemeal support for individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder, said Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty.
Snowmobilers suspected of crossing into Caribou closures

Snowmobilers suspected of crossing into Caribou closures

A handful of snowmobilers could suffer major consequences for allegedly crossing into areas reserved for Caribou in this region. The B.C.
It's going to be an average March, so that means more snow

It's going to be an average March, so that means more snow

There's not a heck of a lot of good news when it comes to Prince George weather in the next few weeks but at least we won't get above average precipitation, Nadine Powell, a Weather Network meteorologist, said during a telephone interview Tuesday mor
Drug dealer's complaint of entrapment dismissed

Drug dealer's complaint of entrapment dismissed

A man who sold drugs to undercover officers has failed to convince a judge he was the victim of entrapment.
Rally demands justice in Fontaine case

Rally demands justice in Fontaine case

Close to 50 people gathered on the steps of the Prince George Courthouse in response to last week's verdict that found Raymond Cormier not guilty of murdering indigenous teen Tina Fontaine.