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Conditional sentence issued for gun scare

Conditional sentence issued for gun scare

A man who was at the centre of a gun-related scare outside a Prince George nightclub was sentenced Thursday to a five-month conditional sentence followed by one year probation.
UNBC using bioenergy to heat residence

UNBC using bioenergy to heat residence

A University of Northern B.C. residence building is now being heated using bioenergy. Neyoh Residence has already seen a drop in electrical usage in the last two months, despite colder temperatures this year, the UNBC release said.
Spruce beetle swarm expected in 2017

Spruce beetle swarm expected in 2017

About a third of this year's spruce beetle larvae are expected to mature a early, adding their number to the outbreak as next year's crop takes flight in the spring.
Conference to focus on northern B.C. housing

Conference to focus on northern B.C. housing

The state of housing in northern British Columbia will be the topic of a conference set for next month at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Court overturns fire chief's sex-assault convictions

Court overturns fire chief's sex-assault convictions

The sexual-assault convictions of a former fire chief in northern B.C. have been overturned after the B.C. Court of Appeal found the trial judge's conduct to be unfair. In February 2015, B.C.
Passenger in crash suing Greyhound

Passenger in crash suing Greyhound

One of nine occupants rescued from a rollover earlier this year is suing Greyhound Canada.
Public consultation on B.C. species at risk begins

Public consultation on B.C. species at risk begins

The provincial government has launched a six-week public consultation how best to protect the province's species at risk. Until Nov. 30, the public can leave feedback on the new species at risk engagement website: engage.gov.bc.ca/SpeciesAtRisk.
Bryan Adams’ Summer of ’69 top poll pick

Bryan Adams’ Summer of ’69 top poll pick

The Citizen's latest poll asked "Bryan Adams is returning to Prince George for a show on Saturday, Nov.
AuctionMall ready for bargain hunters

AuctionMall ready for bargain hunters

The Prince George Citizen's AuctionMall.ca is ready for readers looking for bargains on more than 230 items worth almost $300,000.
P.G. named one of top cities for business

P.G. named one of top cities for business

For the second year in a row Prince George took 25th spot out of 121 Canadian cities ranked for their appeal as places to start and grow a business.