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For the love of Blackburn Community

For the love of Blackburn Community

When Blackburn Community Association looked like it was going to come to an end about 18 months ago because of a lack of volunteers the board of directors put out a call.
Cross-Canada tour an antique roadshow

Cross-Canada tour an antique roadshow

Slow and steady behind the wheel, as far as Bill Meredith is concerned, that's the best way to see Canada.

Local hospice launches new bucket list initiative

Local hospice launches new bucket list initiative There's a new Prince George Hospice Society initiative that encourages local residents to put their bucket list into action.
Bus facility was in wrong place, poll says

Bus facility was in wrong place, poll says

It's the wrong place for the bus maintenance facility, readers said in answer to The Citizen's latest poll question "are you happy city council is considering dropping its plan to build a transit bus maintenance facility at the corner of 18th Avenue
Walk to Cure Diabetes goes Sunday

Walk to Cure Diabetes goes Sunday

He was very thirsty, lethargic and cranky. It was so unlike happy little five-year-old Braeden that his mom, Katie Francis, took him to the doctor. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
City unveils info campaign about pool, fire hall replacement

City unveils info campaign about pool, fire hall replacement

The City of Prince George unveiled two online videos Thursday to explain the plan to borrow money to replace the downtown fire hall and Four Seasons pool.
MLAs play up new priorities from throne speech

MLAs play up new priorities from throne speech

The B.C. Liberals' throne speech may be tailored towards winning back support in the Lower Mainland but it also features items voters in the Central Interior can also look forward to, according to Prince George's two MLAs.
Clark delivers throne speech with ideas from NDP, Green Party platforms

Clark delivers throne speech with ideas from NDP, Green Party platforms

The remarkable remake of Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals gathered steam today with the release of a throne speech that incorporates vast swaths of the NDP and B.C. Green Party platforms.
Bird on wire sparked power outage

Bird on wire sparked power outage

Foothills landfill was among the casualties when a power outage struck more than 2,100 customers Thursday afternoon. The landfill was closed as a precaution, Fraser-Fort George Regional District spokesperson Renee McCloskey said in a statement.
Direct flights to Edmonton to begin next month

Direct flights to Edmonton to begin next month

Direct flights between Prince George and Edmonton will begin July 9, Central Mountain Air said Thursday.