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Mark Oct. 8 on the calendar for an opportunity to see the federal election candidates go head-to-head. The Citizen is teaming up with CKPG, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board and University of Northern B.C.

Starts on 11 new single-family homes were recorded in Prince George and area in August, according to the latest report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The past session of Parliament was marked with the rise of the Idle No More movement, the latest chapter in an often difficult relationship, but government relationships with First Nations don't have to be adversarial, according to a University of Vi

Terry Teegee has never cast a ballot in a federal election. But last week, the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council chief registered to vote for the first time in his life.

The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died in a single-vehicle rollover during the weekend.

The University of Northern B.C. is launching five new programs for its aboriginal students with the help of provincial funding.

Kathi Dickie is looking to continue the legacy of community service and political involvement instilled by her father years ago. On Sept. 3, Dickie was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies.

Later this month, school board trustee Brenda Hooker will be stepping down from her vice-chair duties after taking a job in Fort St. John.

Prince George RCMP is urging drivers to adjust their habits with a new school year underway. That means adhering to the 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A man and woman have been sentenced on drugs and weapons charges related to a police raid on a home nearly three years ago.