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District seeking suite input

District seeking suite input

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is looking for feedback about a zoning bylaw change regulating secondary suites in the rural areas. The proposed legislation would allow secondary suites on parcels of land 0.
Blind student to speak at CNIB event

Blind student to speak at CNIB event

Jillian Sloane is blind. That might be the first thing you notice about her, but soon after it's clear the disability does not define her. "I am a very visual blind person," she jokes. "I have lots of pictures in my room.
Kostyshyn takes stand in trial

Kostyshyn takes stand in trial

Jeremy Matthew Kostyshyn took the stand at his trial Thursday and testified he didn't know any of the items he's accused of trafficking and owning were stolen.
Garbage, fruit attracting bears

Garbage, fruit attracting bears

After a bumper crop of berries helped to keep them out during the summer, improperly stored garbage and leftover fruit is luring bears into the city for the fall.
Colleague defends Kostyshyn

Colleague defends Kostyshyn

Former Prince George firefighter Jeremy Matthew Kostyshyn was described as "exceptional" and a "stand-up individual" Wednesday at his trial for trafficking and possession of stolen property.

Local carrying on Take Back the Night march, despite cancellation

Take Back The Night festivities will go on throughout the day today at the Native Friendship Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the traditional evening walk of women is not scheduled to happen.
Non-profit reopening CNC daycare

Non-profit reopening CNC daycare

A new non-profit is taking charge of the daycare previously run, then cut, by the College of New Caledonia. The Caledonia Early Care and Learning Centre Society is hosting an open house tonight to show the public the space.
Affordable housing at risk

Affordable housing at risk

Many election issues and campaign promises would be irrelevant for most Canadians if they suddenly found themselves without a roof over their head.
Parents warned about whooping cough risk

Parents warned about whooping cough risk

Parents whose children attended Ness Lake Bible Camp this summer have been told to watch for symptoms of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, after a person who attended the camp contracted the illness.

Last poll results said no to bidding on 2020 summer games

The Citizen's most recent online poll asked people, "Should Prince George make a bid for the 2020 B.C. Summer Games?" A convincing 53 per cent of participants in the poll voted "No, the money spent on the Games could go elsewhere," with 366 votes.