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Writing at crunch time

Writing at crunch time

Journalists often say they're on deadline. But what exactly does that mean? For a Citizen sports reporter like myself, that means getting and writing a story as accurately as possible in a timely manner.
Hope Air honours airport

Hope Air honours airport

Hope Air flies all over Canada, but their favourite airport last year was Prince George. Hope Air covers travel costs for people in financial need who have to fly for medical treatment.
Making the most of Tamara's time

Making the most of Tamara's time

Tamara Kobylka should be able to spend what time she has left with her girls, said her friend Tina Fournier. Kobylka, 37, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2013.
AiMHi vows to provide Safe Harbour

AiMHi vows to provide Safe Harbour

The saying goes any port in a storm but Prince George's AiMHi hopes to offer more than a makeshift shelter to those in distress or experiencing discrimination.

Minister of technology speaking at Prince George conference

The community of new businesses, tech-based companies, and startup entrepreneurs is invited to meet one of the provincial officials most responsible for fostering those ventures.
Citizen has Canada's best front page

Citizen has Canada's best front page

The Prince George Citizen was awarded several national awards Friday by Newspapers Canada.
Two charged in shots fired incident

Two charged in shots fired incident

Two men have been charged following an alleged shots fired incident on Monday.
Bourque charged with breaching probation

Bourque charged with breaching probation

A sexual sadist known for killing family pets and fantasizing about killing the homeless is back behind bars. Kayla Bourque, 25, has been arrested in Vancouver for allegedly breaching the conditions of her probation.
UNBC board delays budget approval

UNBC board delays budget approval

Approval of the University of Northern B.C.'s 2015-16 operating budget will be put off until May as additional scrutiny is given to the financial plan.
‘No one on this board is happy’

‘No one on this board is happy’

CNC cuts discussed at packed forum