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Samaritans' assistance needed again

A woman in need of hospital attention on Monday got some help from a compassionate pair. Police are now hoping to speak with the two men who came to her assistance.
Forestry executives remain optimistic about China

Forestry executives remain optimistic about China

A trio of forest industry executives roundly applauded the provincial government for helping their companies make forays into the Chinese market during the B.C. Natural Resources Forum and predicted the pace will continue for some time yet.

Rallying cry issued for trades training

With $34 billion worth of projects likely to be pursued in northern B.C. over the coming decade, there will be a major need for skilled labour, Industry Training Authority chief executive officer Kevin Evans warned Thursday.

Chronic offender blows last chance

Antoinetta Angela Pozzebon, 50, is still at large from her Prince George halfway house. How the 100-time convict was even out in the community before the end of her latest jail term is a puzzle for many in law enforcement. RCMP spokesman Cpl.

Premier puts name to Huckleberry Mine expansion

Premier Christy Clark highlight Thursday the recently-announced expansion of the Huckleberry copper mine near Houston as a step towards the provincial government's ambitious goals for the sector.
UNBC renews pitch for engineering program

UNBC renews pitch for engineering program

Amid forecasts for significant economic development fueled by natural resource projects, the addition of engineering programs in northern B.C. are seen to be critical to the region's future development.
150th photograph plaque unveiled at CN Centre

150th photograph plaque unveiled at CN Centre

It was 16 years ago that now-retired Citizen employee Wayne Cameron had the idea of providing CN Centre with plaques of images Citizen photographers captured during some of the many spectacular acts produced there each year.

P.G. woman had Legionnaires' disease two months ago

A Prince George woman who developed a case of Legionnaires' disease two months ago is wondering why the Northern Health Authority was not informed of her condition.
Map of the Day - Finger Lake

Map of the Day - Finger Lake

Finger Lake is about a two hour drive from Prince George and is part of the Chilako River Watershed. This remote lake is a perfect weekend getaway for the family and is ideal for fishing with children.
Photos of jewelry thieves

Photos of jewelry thieves

Police are circulating photos of suspects in a jewelry store robbery, hoping someone in the public recognizes them. The incident happened on Oct. 2, 2011 at a jewelry retailer inside Pine Centre Mall.