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France, Norway strike relay gold; Beaudry, Tandy 14th

OBERHOF, Germany – Justine Braisaz helped France to upset favourite Germany in the women's team relay, while Sweden claimed its first win since 2009 in the men's competition at a biathlon World Cup on Sunday.
Wilkinson drums up support for Liberal leadership

Wilkinson drums up support for Liberal leadership

B.C. Liberal party leadership candidate Andrew Wilkinson was probably the only law student in Canada during his time at Dalhousie University whose part-time job was saving lives.
O'Dine takes the stage as part of Olympic sendoff

O'Dine takes the stage as part of Olympic sendoff

Prince George snowboard crosser Meryeta O’Dine was one of the featured athletes in the Canadian Olympic team send-off ceremony Saturday afternoon at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna.
UNBC names inaugural aboriginal scholar in residence

UNBC names inaugural aboriginal scholar in residence

A University of Calgary researcher and professor, whose past research examined education initiatives aimed at preventing young indigenous girls from entering the sex trade, has been named UNBC's first aboriginal scholar in residence.
Logging truck driver killed near Fort St. James

Logging truck driver killed near Fort St. James

A logging truck driver was killed last week near Fort St. James, according to the B.C. Forest Safety Council.
Vancouver rocker accused of smuggling drugs worth $7 million into Japan

Vancouver rocker accused of smuggling drugs worth $7 million into Japan

A 44-year-old Vancouver musician is facing jail time after being arrested for smuggling $7 million worth of drugs into Japan last month.
City's unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in December

City's unemployment rate 5.9 per cent in December

The city ended the year with a significantly-lower unemployment rate than 12 months before, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers issued Friday. As of the end of 2017, it stood at 5.9 per cent, compared to 7.

Respondents want Trump out, local online poll finds

During the Citizen poll, online respondents prove their political savvy by answering this question: "What would you most like to happen in the world in 2018?" With 38 per cent and a total of 324 votes came the answer "Donald Trump resigns as U.S.
Gagnon going acoustic

Gagnon going acoustic

In a rare all-acoustic appearance, the public can enjoy a free concert by celebrated singer-songwriter Marcel Gagnon.
Love on the high seas

Love on the high seas

Vanderhoof-based volunteer met hubby on Africa Mercy