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Local firefighters invent lift for large patients

Local firefighters invent lift for large patients

It was about 20 years ago when Larry Obst was at the bottom end, going backwards down a flight of stairs while trying to get a patient who tipped the scales at 300 pounds out of a home.
Poll takers support reporting workplace safety infractions

Poll takers support reporting workplace safety infractions

The Citizen poll asked "Should The Citizen report fines levied by Worksafe BC against area companies for unsafe working conditions and worker injuries?" The answer was a convincing "yes, the public has a right to know about safety infractions by loca
Contract awarded for Site C turbines

Contract awarded for Site C turbines

The last complete set of turbines for a Peace River dam were built at a metal works in the Soviet Union and shipped to B.C. aboard a Yugoslavian freighter. Forty years later, both of those countries have been wiped from the map, but B.C.
Cellphones common among homeless youth

Cellphones common among homeless youth

Young people living on or close to the street may panhandle for money, but they probably have a cellphone, says a University of Victoria researcher who has surveyed Prince George youth.
School board approves audit of their performance

School board approves audit of their performance

In the coming months, School District 57's seven trustees will make their performance part of board business.
Turning knowing into telling

Turning knowing into telling

Author Denise Chong hosts writing workshop
Police watchdog back on scene as investigation continues

Police watchdog back on scene as investigation continues

A day after a vigil was held for her , investigators from the provincial government's civilian-based police watchdog were on the scene Wednesday continuing their investigation related to the death of Mariluisa Mycock.
Driving prohibition upheld for man who crashed pickup into power pole

Driving prohibition upheld for man who crashed pickup into power pole

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has upheld a Prince George RCMP officer's decision to issued a 24-hour driving prohibition to a local man who denied being behind the wheel of a pickup truck that had been crashed into a hydro pole.
No burning in city limits

No burning in city limits

After a spike in calls requesting open burning permits in Prince George, the city is reminding residents that's not allowed in city limits. The bylaw covers burning yard and garden waste, land clearing debris, or any other material.
Northern Health announces IMAGINE grants

Northern Health announces IMAGINE grants

Northern Health has awarded $187,572 in grants for community-driven programs in the northern interior. Prince George organizations account for half of the 49 IMAGINE grant recipients announced Wednesday.