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Student group encouraged by Liberal throne speech

Student group encouraged by Liberal throne speech

Along with the many other promises made during Thursday's throne speech on Thursday was a pledge that the B.C. Liberals would reverse funding cuts to adult basic education (ABE). The B.C.
Federal Tories in support of Site C, Kinder Morgan

Federal Tories in support of Site C, Kinder Morgan

Members of the B.C. caucus of the federal Conservatives say they will be doing all they can to keep the province's economy afloat as an alliance of ideological foes gets set to take power in Victoria. "We're concerned about B.C.
Violent outburst earns two more years in jail

Violent outburst earns two more years in jail

A man who appears to be in denial of his mental health troubles has been sentenced to a further two years in prison for hitting an acquaintance with his vehicle and then sexually assaulting a woman.
Hot pets are not cool, says BC SPCA

Hot pets are not cool, says BC SPCA

BC SPCA reminds public not to leave animals in hot cars
Power outage planned for Hart-Chief Lake area Sunday morning

Power outage planned for Hart-Chief Lake area Sunday morning

In what could be regarded as some short-term pain for some long-term gain, nearly 2,800 customers will be without electricity early Sunday morning so BC Hydro can make some improvements to a substation. Power will be out from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Drivers and cyclists urged to take care

Drivers and cyclists urged to take care

With crashes involving cyclists peaking during the summer, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is urging drivers and cyclists to take extra care. In B.C.
For the love of Blackburn Community

For the love of Blackburn Community

When Blackburn Community Association looked like it was going to come to an end about 18 months ago because of a lack of volunteers the board of directors put out a call.
Cross-Canada tour an antique roadshow

Cross-Canada tour an antique roadshow

Slow and steady behind the wheel, as far as Bill Meredith is concerned, that's the best way to see Canada.

Local hospice launches new bucket list initiative

Local hospice launches new bucket list initiative There's a new Prince George Hospice Society initiative that encourages local residents to put their bucket list into action.
Bus facility was in wrong place, poll says

Bus facility was in wrong place, poll says

It's the wrong place for the bus maintenance facility, readers said in answer to The Citizen's latest poll question "are you happy city council is considering dropping its plan to build a transit bus maintenance facility at the corner of 18th Avenue