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Trial for firefighter accused of possessing stolen jetboat hears closing arguments

Trial for firefighter accused of possessing stolen jetboat hears closing arguments

What to make of his actions on the day of his arrest was a central issue Friday during closing submissions at a trial for a Prince George firefighter accused of possessing a stolen jetboat and trailer.
WHL playoff series breakdown

WHL playoff series breakdown

Western Conference quarterfinal (best-of-seven series) Prince George Cougars (31-36-2-3, third in B.C. Division) vs. Victoria Royals (39-29-3-1), second in B.C. Division Schedule Friday Game 1: Prince George at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
City seeks funds for stadium upgrades

City seeks funds for stadium upgrades

The city is hoping to inject some new life into the local track and field stadium with the help of gas tax funds. On Monday night, city council will decide whether to approve an application for a $3.
Farmers' market divided on proposal for expanded site

Farmers' market divided on proposal for expanded site

Two of the city's markets will share the spotlight Monday as they lobby for change versus tradition at city council.
Attacker gets three years probation

Attacker gets three years probation

A former Prince George man has been sentenced to three years probation with a suspended sentence for his role in a home invasion and assault that left one victim with extensive injuries.
Education bill undermining local school boards, say critics

Education bill undermining local school boards, say critics

A new education bill that revamps teacher professional development and promotes shared services among districts is also being criticized as a means to intrude on the autonomy of school boards.
Extra lanes top reader transportation poll

Extra lanes top reader transportation poll

The numbers are in and the Citizen's online poll participants determined there should be more four-lane sections between Prince George and Cache Creek as well as wider sections of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert.
Students, faculty pack UNBC meeting

Students, faculty pack UNBC meeting

A packed public gallery, overflowing with students and professors dressed in full academic regalia, met the University of Northern B.C. Senate for its first meeting after the faculty strike.
Changes proposed for local ridings

Changes proposed for local ridings

Some Prince George residents could find themselves in a different riding after recommendations from the panel charged with redrawing the provincial electoral boundaries.
Accused takes stand in stolen jet boat trial

Accused takes stand in stolen jet boat trial

A Prince George firefighter accused of possessing a stolen jet boat and trailer took to the stand as a trial in Prince George provincial court continued Thursday.