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Neil Godbout

Neil Godbout

A graduate of the Carleton University journalism program in Ottawa, Neil earned a Master of Arts degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from UNBC in 2004. He has received provincial and national recognition for his work, including a National Newspaper Award nomination for editorial writing, a Ma Murray Award for editorial writing from the B.C./Yukon Community Newspaper Association and Best News Story and Best News Photo from the Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Locally, Neil has received awards of appreciation from the Prince George Brain Injured Group and the PG Pride Society for his editorial stances. Neil is also the author of the Broken Guardian trilogy of young adult urban fantasy novels. Dissolve and Resolve, the second and third books in the series, were finalists for Best Young Adult Novel from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association in 2013 and 2014 respectively. He is the past president of the Nechako Rotary Club and remains active in local Rotary initiatives.

Phone
250-960-2759
Email
ngodbout@pgcitizen.ca

Recent Work by Neil

Fraser Fort George director named UBCM first vice president

Fraser Fort George director named UBCM first vice president

The move puts Art Kaehn in line to become president of the organization at next year’s convention.
Duplex construction up significantly in Prince George

Duplex construction up significantly in Prince George

Overall building activity remains down in 2023 from the past two years.
Quesnel pulp mill sold to Alberta company

Quesnel pulp mill sold to Alberta company

The agreement includes a long-term fibre supply agreement for the Quesnel River pulp facility
Work with homeless instead of paying lawyers, Prince George advocate says

Work with homeless instead of paying lawyers, Prince George advocate says

She said the city has not learned its lesson after losing two court cases and issuing a public apology after the attempted clearing of the Moccasin Flats encampment in November 2021.
City hosting OCP public consultation event

City hosting OCP public consultation event

The event will include a 20-minute presentation by the city’s planning consultants
Cops For Cancer riders complete Prince George-Prince Rupert fundraiser

Cops For Cancer riders complete Prince George-Prince Rupert fundraiser

A partnership between The Canadian Cancer Society and local first responders, the annual event raised $150,000
Coastal GasLink pipeline camp workers issue strike notice

Coastal GasLink pipeline camp workers issue strike notice

“As alternate mass accommodations for workers in the region are not available, a strike at the property would disrupt the pipeline project,” the union warned in the statement.
David Suzuki returning to Prince George for Conservation North fundraiser

David Suzuki returning to Prince George for Conservation North fundraiser

The renowned scientist and broadcaster will be doing a keynote address at the House of Ancestors in Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George) on Oct. 7.
Prince George RCMP make two drug busts

Prince George RCMP make two drug busts

During one investigation, police officers seized more than $700 in cash, as well as a combined total of more than 50 grams of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Prince George arts council picks Bell as artist-in-residence

Prince George arts council picks Bell as artist-in-residence

Danny Bell is the first musician chosen in the 10 years of the artist-in-residence program.
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