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WEB UPDATE: Get inland, tsunami official tells coast

Anyone on the coast from the north tip of Vancouver Island to southeast Alaska should evacuate one mile inland or find higher ground, said an official with the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WCATWC) Saturday.

Gun-toting bicycle thief arrested

Police have an 18-year-old man in custody who could be facing charges of armed robbery after a Prince George resident was robbed of his bicycle at gunpoint Saturday morning. RCMP responded to a 911 call at 9:55 a.m.
Mine should train, hire Canadians, says labour leader

Mine should train, hire Canadians, says labour leader

Jim Sinclair doesn't have a problem with a Chinese company and its plan to dig an exploratory coal mine in the Murray River area southwest of Tumbler Ridge. What bothers the president of the B.C.
Prince George's first woman lawyer fondly remembered

Prince George's first woman lawyer fondly remembered

The first woman to practice law in Prince George is being remembered as a compassionate person who went above and beyond for her clients, helping them with their personal challenges in addition to their legal ones.

Scary food drive gains momentum

A group of downtown businesses, including The Citizen, are involved in a collective effort this week to stuff shelves of the Salvation Army food bank. They've joined forces in the We Scare Hunger campaign.

Blockade leader fined, ordered to apologize

The leader of a 12-day blockade in front of the McLeod Lake Indian Band office earlier this year was ordered Friday to pay a $2,000 fine and issue a public apology after he was found guilty of contempt of court for defying an order to disband the pro

Blind man details beating allegations

A legally blind McBride man recounted Thursday the events that led to him suffering facial injuries so severe he continues to feel numbness to one side of his face, is unable to chew properly and has trouble with his balance and short-term memory som
New Citizen photo gallery

New Citizen photo gallery

Check out our latest fashion photo galleries by clicking above on Community then Photo Galleries.
Mr. P.G. back from makeover

Mr. P.G. back from makeover

Mr. P.G. returns to watch over Prince George today. The eight-metre-tall icon was moved from his perch at the southwest corner of Highway 16 and Highway 97 mid-September to get a little work done. Now, refreshed and refurbished, Mr. P.G.

Unions ask again

The leaders of the two unions representing city employees will be back before council Monday night.