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Anti-pipeline efforts boosted

A legal war chest to fight the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project in the courts is $13,000 richer following a fundraising event held in Prince George on Thursday night. It was hosted by Pull Together, a joint initiative of Sierra Club B.C.

House ravaged by fire

A 3300-block Seton Cres. house has $300,000 in damage after a fire broke out Friday afternoon. Sixteen Prince George Fire Rescue firefighters from three halls were called to the scene, near the Valleyview neighbourhood in the Hart, shortly after 1 p.

Soiree makes donation to AWAC

The Association Advocating for Women and Children is $8,400 richer thanks to the Black and White Soiree. Soiree organizers Shannon Horrigan and Jacki Collyer presented a cheque this week to AWAC executive director Diane Nakamura for $7,414.

P.G. jobless rate down

The city's unemployment rate stood at 4.5 per cent in November, according to Statistics Canada labour market survey numbers released Friday, a 0.4-point decline from an already rock-bottom 4.9 per cent the month before.

More Games tickets on sale

Reserved hockey tickets, opening ceremony tickets and single day passes to the 2015 Canada Winter Games can now be purchased.

Road conditions cited as factor in winter highway death

A second coroner's report is pointing to road conditions as a possible factor in one of the several deaths along Highway 16 last winter. According to a report issued Friday, there was heavy wet snow and the temperature was -1 C on Jan.
Brighten up the season

Brighten up the season

Have you seen a Christmas light display so exceptional it deserves a spot in The Citizen? Simply send the address of the home or business where the display can be found to [email protected].
Man faces theft charges

Man faces theft charges

A 24-year-old man suspected of breaking into a home and stealing two vehicles on Thursday morning is facing five charges.

First Nations look for stake in resource projects

PRINCE GEORGE -- First Nations chiefs in British Columbia's resource-rich north have banded together to pursue ownership of liquefied natural gas, mining and forestry projects.
Airport weather system upgraded

Airport weather system upgraded

The weather data system that malfunctioned last week at the Prince George Airport (YXS) not only been repaired, it's been enhanced.