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What made the news in 2010

This week, the Prince George Citizen goes into its archives to review what made the news of 2010, beginning with the first three months of the year.
Family celebrates crash survivor's homecoming

Family celebrates crash survivor's homecoming

Clayton Taylor is taking his usual place with his family this Christmas. It is a feat that he made it home this year; it is a feat that he got to take that seat at the family dinner table ever again.

RCMP to ban hog-tying

The RCMP plans to issue new orders to officers telling them not to hog-tie suspects.
Anonymous gifts astounds locals

Anonymous gifts astounds locals

People don't just knock on doors and give presents to strangers. At least that's what one local lady thought until this Christmas season.
Addicts feel benefits of wellness van

Addicts feel benefits of wellness van

On almost any given night, a dark blue van with an array of logos from local social and health agencies displayed on its side can be seen traveling through what could easily be described as the less-desirable parts of the city.

Province commits funding for UNBC research equipment

A trio of University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) professors received some early Christmas gifts from the provincial government in the form of funding to purchase equipment to continue their research projects.

NH gives tips for preventing outbreak this cold and flu season

Northern Health is asking for continued cooperation from visitors to hospitals and other health care facilities during the winter months - the prime season for cold and flu - to lessen the chances of an "outbreak" being declared.
Gift of Hope changes lives

Gift of Hope changes lives

Imagine feeling invisible and uncared for at Christmas. Many locals with mental health issues live this way year round - and feel it most poignantly at this time of year. But one agency lifts spirits with gifts - and hope.

Prince George man killed in snowmobile incident

A 44-year-old Prince George man was killed Sunday in a snowmobile collision northwest of Prince George, the RCMP reported this morning. The collision took place in the area of Eena Lake, off of Chief Lake Road. The B.C.

City prepares for a hit due to freeze-thaw cycle

The road repair budget is preparing for a hit. The weather this week might be nice for those wishing for a winter reprieve, but it is murder on asphalt.