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The small town policing syndrome

A study conducted in Northern B.C. town by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association shows policing problems are more pronounced in smaller communities, says executive director David Eby.

Week-long Snow Frolics at Pineview

The popular February Pineview Snow Frolics are back with unique and fun events following a one-year break.
P.G. RCMP top cop responds to critical report

P.G. RCMP top cop responds to critical report

Silence can be deafening, but after taking 24 hours to get its act together, the local RCMP proved it's not tone deaf. Prince George RCMP Supt. Brenda Butterworth-Carr delayed by a day her reaction to a report by the B.C.

Enbridge sweetens First Nations offer on pipeline

Enbridge Inc. provided more details on how it plans to entice First Nations to support its $5.5-billion Northern Gateway project, but received a cool reception Wednesday from a group representing eight First Nations west of Prince George.

P.G. complaints in brief

A report on RCMP behaviour in the North and rural B.C., by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, lists a number of concerns.

Meerholz deportation still pending

First slated for deportation at the end of last month, alleged gangster Francois Meerholz remained in Prince George as of Wednesday. "He's not gone yet," said Debbie Freake, Meerholz's fiance's mother.
Student shuttle service seeks access to busing lane

Student shuttle service seeks access to busing lane

The owner-operator of a privately-run shuttle service is seeking the same treatment regular school buses are given when it comes to dropping students off at Heather Park Elementary School.

Are Prince George white supremacists gaining momentum?

Nazi flags, white power tattoos, racially adorned clothing, racist online chatter and clustering up around common cultural activities... these are familiar sights in Prince George, The Citizen has discovered. And local racists are getting organized.

Clark ramps up her 'family-first' campaign

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Christy Clark unveiled details of her family-first plan Tuesday. The party membership sign-up ended last Friday, and now candidates have turned their attention to securing the support of party members for the Feb.
Chopper swoops in to save dog

Chopper swoops in to save dog

A local helicopter company came to the rescue of an eight-year-old German shepherd on Monday morning after she spent a cold and snowy weekend stranded on a gravel bar in the middle of the Fraser River.