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Williams Lake mother guilty of shaking, striking and failing to care for infant son

Williams Lake mother guilty of shaking, striking and failing to care for infant son

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has found a Williams Lake woman guilty of assaulting and failing to properly care for her infant son.
Sexual assault investigation wraps up

Sexual assault investigation wraps up

The Prince George RCMP have concluded the investigation into a reported sexual assault near the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in early November . No arrests have been made and no charges will be forwarded, the detachment said Tuesday.
Prince George voted Liberal in the federal election

Prince George voted Liberal in the federal election

Both elected boys in blue would have gotten the boot if Prince George voters picked their riding's federal representatives.
Pulp mills top newsmakers of the century: poll

Pulp mills top newsmakers of the century: poll

During the last Citizen poll we asked, "What do you think was the local story of the century as The Citizen celebrates its 100th birthday?" There wasn't a front runner by very much but 34 per cent of people voted the arrival of the pulp mills was on
Organ donation rate in north trailing provincial average

Organ donation rate in north trailing provincial average

While B.C.'s deceased organ donation rates have seen a steady rise in the last seven years, donors from the north have sat at either one or zero donations annually since 2009.
City non-receptive to anonymous complaints

City non-receptive to anonymous complaints

If you want to register a complaint with the city, you need to give your name. Only in special circumstances will the city act on a complaint given anonymously, city bylaw services manager Fred Crittendon said.
Two charged following fight in Hart parking lot

Two charged following fight in Hart parking lot

An alleged confrontation involving a fake firearm in a Hart-area parking lot last week has led to charges against two people.
Drug charges laid following arrests at park

Drug charges laid following arrests at park

Charges have been approved against two men following drug-related arrests in Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park last week.
Shots fired at Third Avenue home

Shots fired at Third Avenue home

A home in the 3100 block of Third Avenue was the target of a shots fired incident early Sunday morning. Prince George RCMP, who were called to the scene at 2:20 a.m., said damage to the home was consistent with shots fired from a shotgun.
PG polls from the federal election

PG polls from the federal election

Elections Canada has made public the final vote count for the federal election. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer was reelected to Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies with 52.5 per cent of the vote. His next closest was Liberal Matt Shaw with 24.