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Royal couple to visit B.C., no word on Prince George

Royal couple to visit B.C., no word on Prince George

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton will be visiting B.C. and the Yukon this fall, but there was no official word on whether the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two children would be coming along as well.
Readers decision on pot rather hazy

Readers decision on pot rather hazy

In the Citizen's last poll, the question was "Should the federal government undertake more public consultation and study before legalizing marijuana in Canada?" It results seem to be a bit of a joint decision with 37 per cent, for a total of 278 vote
Five arrested with help of ERT team

Five arrested with help of ERT team

North District RCMP's emergency response team was brought in and a portion of 20th Avenue and Cuddie Crescent was closed off Wednesday afternoon as police executed a search warrant on a home in the area.
Hoteliers support raise of tax on rooms

Hoteliers support raise of tax on rooms

A majority of the city's hotels and motels have voted in favour of raising the tax imposed on visitors to pay for tourism promotion in the city to three per cent.
Share your favourite shots for a chance to be featured by BC Parks

Share your favourite shots for a chance to be featured by BC Parks

Calling all shutterbugs! Capture your favourite moments in provincial parks this summer for a chance to have your photo featured by BC Parks. Every week, the province will share a 'BC Parks Fan Photo' on its Instagram account, @yourbcparks.
Watch for fatigue when driving this long weekend

Watch for fatigue when driving this long weekend

You don't recall driving the last few kilometres? You didn't notice a vehicle until it suddenly passed you? Your driving speed is creeping up or down? They're all signs of fatigue and motorists are being urged to pull over and take a break if they no
Prince George economic outlook tops among seven mid-sized cities: Conference Board of Canada

Prince George economic outlook tops among seven mid-sized cities: Conference Board of Canada

Prince George will see the strongest economic growth among the seven mid-sized cities covered in a Conference Board of Canada outlook. Following growth of 2.
Teen located and safe

Teen located and safe

Reported missing last week, Keira Zoe Prince, 17, has been located and is safe, Prince George RCMP said Tuesday. "The Prince George RCMP would like to thank those members of the public and the media that helped."
Wine coming to Spruceland’s Save-On

Wine coming to Spruceland’s Save-On

By mid-September, Spruceland Save-On Foods shoppers will be able to buy B.C. wines to go with the food in their grocery cart all under one roof. Work began Tuesday on a 1,250 square-foot showcase for 1,000 different kinds of B.C.
Library offering Pokemon Go tours

Library offering Pokemon Go tours

Jumping on the Pokemon Go craze, the Prince George Public Library is offering the Guided Pokemon Go Walking Tour to players, who are known as trainers in the game, every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. for the rest of the summer.