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Council size not up for debate

Residents won't have the opportunity to vote on whether they want to reduce the size of council in the next municipal election.

Skakun probe denied

Prince George city council is interested in clearing the cloud of uncertainty and doubt over the inner workings of city hall, but don't want to do it in a way that burdens city staff.
Jasper in January goes to the dogs

Jasper in January goes to the dogs

After the crowds left the Rocky Mountain backdrop of frozen Pyramid Lake, energized by a free afternoon demonstration of Alaskan husky dogpower, Amanda Sinclair and her crew swung into action on a less glamourous duty. It was their job to walk the 1.
Former Citizen staffer linked to shooting

Former Citizen staffer linked to shooting

The Canadian man who killed two people in a courtroom in the Philippines on Tuesday before being gunned down by police likely worked at the Prince George Citizen three decades ago.
Reporter adds to allegations against Furlong

Reporter adds to allegations against Furlong

By James Keller -THE CANADIAN PRESS - VANCOUVER - The reporter behind a newspaper article that accused former Vancouver Olympic CEO John Furlong of abusing students at a school in northern British Columbia four decades ago has included explosive new

Train derails west of McBride

CN Rail hopes to have the track reopened by late Wednesday morning following a train derailment about 13 kilometres west of McBride. "Multiple" cars carrying steel-making coal hopped the track at about 10:40 a.m.
Wheelin' Warriors set to roll

Wheelin' Warriors set to roll

After losing a close friend to cancer last year, Karin Piche decided she wanted to do more to fight the deadly disease. A licensed practical nurse and longtime fitness instructor, Piche is forming a northern B.C.
Smoking ban urged around playgrounds

Smoking ban urged around playgrounds

Smoking is currently discouraged around playgrounds in Prince George, but the Canadian Cancer Society would like to see that prohibition legislated and enforced.

Grow op yields nine months in jail

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has sentenced a rural Quesnel man to nine months in jail for growing more marijuana than allowed under licence for medicinal purposes. Jamie Ray Laird, 52, was issued the term Jan.
P.G. man helps start cancer support group

P.G. man helps start cancer support group

When Cliff Murphy was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago he felt a desire to share his story with others facing similar circumstances.