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Mother recounts events leading up to sex assault complaint

The mother of two girls their stepfather is accused of sexually assaulting for several years described Tuesday the events that led up to her worst fears being confirmed during a trial at the Prince George courthouse.
Obama condemns attack that killed US ambassador to Libya, 3 other Americans

Obama condemns attack that killed US ambassador to Libya, 3 other Americans

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned attacks on a U.S. consulate in eastern Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador and three American members of his staff. He ordered increased security at U.S. diplomatic posts around the world.

Cops for Cancer ride about to get underway

Twenty cyclists will hit the road in Prince George on Friday morning to kick off the 2012 edition of the Cops for Cancer Tour de North bike ride.

Natural gas project mulled

As the battle over the proposed Northern Gateway project heats up, another company is now proposing to build a natural gas pipeline through the region.

Making it right

UNBC associate economics professor Jalil Safaei's name was spelled incorrectly in a story in Monday's Citizen on Canada's decision to end its diplomatic ties to Iran.
New watchdog looking into fatal police shooting

New watchdog looking into fatal police shooting

The province's newly-opened police watchdog is investigating a deadly shooting Monday night in Pineview.

Vintage Car Club hosting swap meet

Old cars, new ideas, and an abundant supply of hard-to-find parts. All will be showcased at this weekend's second annual Prince George Vintage Car Club swap meet at the Roll-A-Dome.

City manager's salary at low end of B.C. scale

Because of the nature of their position, city managers don't come cheap, and Mayor Shari Green was quick to defend the $212,600 salary the city is prepared to offer to the person who replaces the outgoing Derek Bates.

Cops tight-lipped on possible shooting

Incident may be linked to standoff that began Sunday

Stepdad was 'Godly man' to family, sex trial told

A Prince George man accused of sexually assaulting his two stepdaughters, one for as long as a decade, effectively took over the family when he moved into the home, the girls' mother testified Monday during a B.C.