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Hell Yeah Good News Feature of the Week: Zombies support SPCA

Hell Yeah Good News Feature of the Week: Zombies support SPCA

Prince George Zombie Fest was held on Aug. 22. The fundraising event featured live music, an outdoor market, costume contest, an infected quarantine area and a scavenger hunt.
Queen and country

Queen and country

Leah Boutin, 5, waves her Union Jack at the Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign of 63 years at City Hall Wednesday. Queen Elizabeth II is now the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria.
Man faces multiple charges after police chase

Man faces multiple charges after police chase

A Prince George man is facing six charges related to an alleged attempt to flee police in a stolen pickup truck.
Program helps children with FASD learn social skills

Program helps children with FASD learn social skills

A local research project is developing a socials skills program for children suspected to have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder as they face year-long waits for diagnosis. Now in its third and final year, the University of Northern B.C.

B.C. tuition rates below average

B.C. ranked seventh lowest for undergraduate tuition and third highest for graduate rates in Canada, according to Statistics Canada's annual report on national tuition rates released Wednesday.
All-candidates debates happening Oct. 8

All-candidates debates happening Oct. 8

Mark Oct. 8 on the calendar for an opportunity to see the federal election candidates go head-to-head. The Citizen is teaming up with CKPG, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board and University of Northern B.C.

Housing starts on the rise

Starts on 11 new single-family homes were recorded in Prince George and area in August, according to the latest report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Better gov’t-First Nations relations possible, says expert

The past session of Parliament was marked with the rise of the Idle No More movement, the latest chapter in an often difficult relationship, but government relationships with First Nations don't have to be adversarial, according to a University of Vi
Assembly of First Nations targets local riding for change

Assembly of First Nations targets local riding for change

Terry Teegee has never cast a ballot in a federal election. But last week, the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council chief registered to vote for the first time in his life.
Rollover victim identified

Rollover victim identified

The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died in a single-vehicle rollover during the weekend.