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Buhler sentenced for triple murder

Buhler sentenced for triple murder

A Burns Lake man has been sentenced to life in prison without eligibility for parole for 22 years for three counts of second-degree murder. Reuben Buhler, 56, was issued the term Wednesday in B.C.
Indigenous language preservation costly but essential, say language researchers

Indigenous language preservation costly but essential, say language researchers

Two researchers who have spent their professional careers revitalizing First Nations' languages say that recent comments by Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris reflect a misunderstanding of the importance of preserving these languages.
Dragons' Den audition to be held in Prince George

Dragons' Den audition to be held in Prince George

A cross-country search for entrepreneurs worthy of an appearance on CBC's Dragons' Den will include a stop in Prince George. Producers will be hearing pitches on March 14 at the Civic Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Day parole extended for two convicts

Day parole extended for two convicts

A man serving a federal sentence for wielding a needle filled with his own blood in an attempt to steal an SUV from a Prince George car wash will remain on day parole.
Changes coming for school catchment areas

Changes coming for school catchment areas

School board will be looking into changing the enrolment boundaries for several district schools, which trustees say are nearing full capacity.
Citizen finalist for Ma Murray Awards

Citizen finalist for Ma Murray Awards

The Prince George Citizen is a finalist in four categories in this year's Ma Murray Awards - two in sales and two in editorial.
Sawmill owners appeal WorkSafeBC fines for fatal blasts

Sawmill owners appeal WorkSafeBC fines for fatal blasts

The owners of two northern B.C. sawmills where sawdust-fueled explosions killed four men and injured many others are appealing the fines subsequently levied against them.
WorkSafeBC video highlights risks of using repurposed shipping containers

WorkSafeBC video highlights risks of using repurposed shipping containers

WorkSafeBC has produced a new video outlining how to reduce risks and hazards that come with reusing shipping containers for workplace or residential storage. "Shipping containers are being repurposed all over B.C.
Snowfall alert issued for Bulkley Valley

Snowfall alert issued for Bulkley Valley

As much as 25 centimetres of snow is expected to fall in the Bulkley Valley over Wednesday night, according to Environment Canada.
Close schools during extreme snow, says union president

Close schools during extreme snow, says union president

The head of Prince George's teachers union said School District 57 trustees should have closed area schools following a record snowfall on Feb. 8.