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A return two years in the making

A return two years in the making

She froze and stared at her surroundings. It was the first day back at work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital of Northern B.C.
Dial back those air conditioners, Hydro urges

Dial back those air conditioners, Hydro urges

BC Hydro has noticed a spike in electricity use as a wave of heat sweeps across the province.
Homes going for nearly $312,000, BCNREB says

Homes going for nearly $312,000, BCNREB says

The city's real estate market remains on the upswing, according to a B.C. Northern Real Estate quarterly report released Friday. In all, 515 single-family homes have exchanged hands so far this year for an average price of $311,850.
New trial ordered in sexual assault case

New trial ordered in sexual assault case

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ordered a new trial Friday for a man accused of sexually assaulting his then-fiancé while she was in the psychiatric unit at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.
Thunderstorm warning issued

Thunderstorm warning issued

Conditions are ripe for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain, Environment Canada said this morning.
Thieves targeting motorbikes

Thieves targeting motorbikes

Police are warning the public after a recent string of motorcycle thefts in the area. Since June 1, a dozen have been reported stolen, up from five over the first five months of the year, according to Prince George RCMP.

Diabetes Canada hosting games day

For the first time, Diabetes Canada is hosting a Games Day event in Prince George on Saturday in promotion of healthy living and to help raise awareness about the disease.
Pride Parade coming Saturday

Pride Parade coming Saturday

Marchers will set forth for the 20th time when the starting horn sounds for the Prince George Pride Parade on Saturday.
Terry Fox tops Citizen 'greatest Canadian' poll

Terry Fox tops Citizen 'greatest Canadian' poll

Canada's 150th drew in a close result for The Citizen's recent greatest Canadian online poll. The Citizen asked, "Who is the greatest Canadian of Canada's first 150 years?" Topping the list was Terry Fox at 30 per cent (171 votes).
Ancient skeletons have DNA link to modern Binche community

Ancient skeletons have DNA link to modern Binche community

Barry Duncan says he always knew the remains were there.