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A slow New Year's Eve, Prince George RCMP report

A slow New Year's Eve, Prince George RCMP report

Prince George RCMP reported a comparatively calm New Year’s Eve than most with 92 service calls taking place late night on Dec. 31 into the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2024.
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No rooftop helipad planned for new hospital surgical tower

No rooftop helipad planned for new hospital surgical tower

Helipad at University Hospital of Northern B.C. was permanently closed in 2003 when hospital was expanded
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Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

Prince George had its driest year on record since 1918

December was wetter and warmer than normal but 2023 overall was the driest the city has been in over 100 years
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Prince George city council invites premier, housing minister for tour

Prince George city council invites premier, housing minister for tour

City council wants to show the province the on-the-ground challenges facing downtown Prince George
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Prince George woman injured in early morning shooting

Prince George woman injured in early morning shooting

Within an hour multiple suspects were arrested
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Police looking for truck in fatal pedestrian hit and run

Police looking for truck in fatal pedestrian hit and run

Police are looking for a mid-2000s Ford F150, light in colour, with damage to the front end, in connection to the death of a 76-year-old man.
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Madison Scott, downtown explosion were top local stories of 2023, Citizen poll finds

Madison Scott, downtown explosion were top local stories of 2023, Citizen poll finds

In a separate online poll on the Citizen website, Victoria Mcgivern, the downtown explosion survivor, was chosen as the Prince George newsmaker of the year for 2023.
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Energy transition group formed in Prince George

Energy transition group formed in Prince George

The first public discussion takes place Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the University of Northern BC in room 5-518.
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Old growth stand near Ancient Forest now a protected area

Old growth stand near Ancient Forest now a protected area

The 83-hectare site near Highway 16 east of Prince George was previously part of a reserve for the Ministry of Transportation's Driscoll Creek gravel quarry
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Thai veterinarian faces lengthy processs to obtain license to work in B.C.

Thai veterinarian faces lengthy processs to obtain license to work in B.C.

Prangthip Piandee is part of the solution to the prolonged vet shortage in Prince George but certification process not an easy road
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