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Former fire chief denies sexual assault allegations during testimony

Former fire chief denies sexual assault allegations during testimony

A former chief of the Fort St. James volunteer fire department denied allegations he sexually assaulted three of the department's female volunteers when he took the stand in his defence on Wednesday.
P.G. man jailed on drug, weapon charges

P.G. man jailed on drug, weapon charges

A Prince George man was sentenced Wednesday to two years, less a day, in jail in relation to the seizure of drugs and weapons from a home on Upper Mud River Road in March 2015 - and for a previous attempt to obstruct justice.
Longtime city councillor mourned

Longtime city councillor mourned

A former city alderman, who played a lead role in the 1975 referendum amalgamating Prince George, is being remembered by family and colleagues this week. Art Stauble died on Dec. 1 at the age of 92.
Vanderhoof Airshow to feature Snowbirds, military acts

Vanderhoof Airshow to feature Snowbirds, military acts

After a two-year absence, the Vanderhoof International Airshow will return in 2018 with a full contingent of military acts. The airshow, slated for Aug.
Online poll favours Watts

Online poll favours Watts

According to our latest online poll results, Dianne Watts should be the next B.C. Liberal leader. The Citizen asked "who would you like to see become the next leader of the B.C.
Review criticizes downtown health services

Review criticizes downtown health services

A review of health services in downtown Prince George has found that a lack of coordination between various non-profits and agencies is hampering the care offered to some of the city's poorest and most vulnerable residents.
Local woman set for global adventure

Local woman set for global adventure

Born and raised in Prince George, Ashley Ramsay is ready to go remote. In November, she will embark on an opportunity of a lifetime as she travels to 12 locations worldwide for an entire year. "The opportunity just kind of found me," Ramsay says.
High lead levels found in civic facility water

High lead levels found in civic facility water

A investigation by the City of Prince George found high levels of lead in drinking water at 13 civic facilities.
Man faces charges from stolen car crash

Man faces charges from stolen car crash

A 39-year-old man faces three charges after a stolen vehicle crashed into a residential garage on Monday afternoon .
Bear spraying nets jail time

Bear spraying nets jail time

A 23-year-old Prince George man was sentenced Monday to a further 33 days in jail for a bear spraying incident at a local trailer park. Lazare Francis Sampson was arrested Sept. 17.