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Former inmate's lawsuit over broken jaw hits a snag

Former inmate's lawsuit over broken jaw hits a snag

It's back to square one for a local man who filed a small claims lawsuit against the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre after his jaw was broken by a sucker punch while he was incarcerated in the facility. In a notice of claim filed Dec.
Sinkhole fixed on Hartway Drive

Sinkhole fixed on Hartway Drive

Prince George's small sinkhole has been fixed. The culprit was a broken main, the city said in a release Thursday, and traffic has returned to normal.
Local groups getting forfeiture grants

Local groups getting forfeiture grants

Each of the Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society and Carrier Sekani Family Services are receiving $125,000 in grants from the provincial government's civil and criminal forfeiture programs.
BC Parks seeks public input on engagement policy

BC Parks seeks public input on engagement policy

The provincial government is seeking comments about proposed changes to the way BC Parks informs the public about permits authorizing activities in parks, protected areas, recreation areas, conservancies, and ecological reserves.
Be alert and avoid distractions this Easter long weekend

Be alert and avoid distractions this Easter long weekend

Be prepared, stay focused and avoid distractions That's the message Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has for drivers who plan to take to the highways this Easter long weekend.
Two arrested following break and enters downtown

Two arrested following break and enters downtown

Two men have been arrested and RCMP are seeking an arrest warrant for a third following break and enters at three businesses along the 1900-block of Victoria Street early Tuesday morning. Responding at 4 a.m.
Input sought on logging levels

Input sought on logging levels

Public comments are being accepted on a discussion paper released this week as part of a review of the annual allowable cut for the Prince George timber supply area.
Local MPs pan federal budget

Local MPs pan federal budget

Canada and especially smaller communities like Prince George should be concerned by the Liberal spending, said the city's Conservative Members of Parliament.
Columnist gets nod from Bautista

Columnist gets nod from Bautista

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista likes what he's reading in the Prince George Citizen.
Social media campaign to combat sexual assault

Social media campaign to combat sexual assault

A provincial government social media campaign that encourages British Columbians to speak up about domestic violence has been expanded to target attitudes towards sexual assault among young adults.