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FIRST EVER! 2015 s ’ C r h e o d ice a e R
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The Best of Prince George Nothing starts conversations faster of lists.
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t out fast. Ask what are the three bes The weather is a quick chat that dies in ds or three best auto repair shops restaurants or three best local ban a debate going, with everyone chim Prince George and now you’ve got experiences. ing in with their opinions and their ards is an entire booklet of debate The Citizen’s 2015 Reader’s Choice Aw beginning. Besides recognizing the waiting to be had but that’s just the ations and events, the awards also most beloved local businesses, organiz your opinion is the same or difgives you the chance to measure how t mitted thousands of ballots this pas ferent from local residents, who sub nity to discover some new places and spring. It also gives you the opportu t your neighbours love but maybe experiences about Prince George tha had the pleasure of checking out. you hadn’t heard about or have not ards celebrates excellence in Prince Most of all, the Reader’s Choice Aw sses, groups and facilities, as chosen George by local individuals, busine nty of reasons to see more of this by you. The following pages give ple ing it has to offer. great city and to appreciate everyth Have fun exploring (and debating)!
General Inquiries | 250-562-2441 Publisher | Colleen Sparrow Editor | Neil Godbout Circulation | Alan Ramsay Advertising | Dave Smith Creative | Grace Flack
Please Recycle The voting for the Reader’s Choice Awards were tabulated by the accounting firm KPMG for fairness and accuracy. Votes cast for businesses no longer in operation were still included in the final tally.
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BEST Beer Menu
BEST APPETIZERS
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EARLS
Nancy O’s
Hummus Bros.
3rd
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Ritz Bakery
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Pastry Chef
3rd BEST BURGER
BEST Bakery
2nd
Copper Pig
BX Pub
Kelly O’Bryans
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Red Robin
Nancy O’s
3rd
3rd
Bites of Bliss
A&A Hart Burger Bar
BEST Chicken Wings
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BEST Dessert
Westwood Pub
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Earls
Dairy Queen
3rd
Boston Pizza
Moxies
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20 1 5
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20 1 5
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2nd
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Nancy O’s
BEST Drink Menu ic Cho
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Mr. Mikes
Mr. Mikes
3rd
BEST Customer Service (Food & Beverage)
2nd
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EARLS
Nancy O’s
3rd
3rd
Cimo Mediterranean Grill
The Copper Pig
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BEST East Indian Restaurant
BEST Fast Food Breakfast
Dani Mandi’s
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Spicy Greens
McDonalds
3rd
Karahi King
A&W
White Spot
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2nd
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Red Robin
BEST Greek Restaurant ic Cho
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Tim Hortons
3rd BEST Family Restaurant en Readers tiz
2nd
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Achillion
Mykinos
3rd
3rd
Boston Pizza
Opa!
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BEST HEALTHY MENU
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Fresh Healthy Café
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Subway
CIMO’S
3rd
Sassafras Savouries
North 54
Taco Del Mar
3rd Taco Bell
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20 1 5
Ci
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BEST ORIENTAL RESTAURANT ic Cho
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Boston Pizza
3rd BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT en Readers tiz
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CHINA SAIL
Fortune Palace
3rd Northern Palace
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Luke Holmes and Hannah Donovan enjoy inline skating along the Fraser River in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Tuesday afternoon. Lheidli Te’nneh Memorial Park was crowned first place for the City’s best Local Park, First Date Attraction, and 3rd best Local Attraction. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten.
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BEST PATIO
BEST PUB
Earl’s
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The Keg
3rd
3rd
BX Pub
Alpine Pub
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20 1 5
Joey’s Only
Boston Pizza
3rd
2nd The Keg
3rd Nechako Oyster Bar*
Tabor 2 for 1
*No longer in business
BEST Speciality Coffee Ci
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Starbucks
Second Cup
3rd Tim Hortons
BEST Steak Restaurant ic Cho
Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
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Daddy O’s
BEST Seafood Restaurant ic Cho
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2
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Westwood Pub
BX PUB
BEST PIZZA en Readers tiz
2nd
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The KEG
Mr. Mikes
3rd Mr. Jakes
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BEST SUSHI
BEST Wine list
WASABI
Ci
Twisted Cork
Sendo Sushi
3rd Soo Good
3rd Dani Mandi & Shiraz
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20 1 5
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20 1 5
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Karahi King & Thanh Vu
3rd BEST Golf Course
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Spicy Greens
2nd
North 54
Cimo’s
BEST Vegetarian Food en Readers tiz
2nd
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Aberdeen Glen
2nd PG Golf & Curling Club
3rd Alder Hills
The Prince George Citizen’s very own Norm Coyne won second in the category of Best Local Personality. Coming in, in first place is Mike Benny, and taking third is Carol Gass. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten.
BEST Local Personality
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3rd
Carol Gass
Nancy O’s
3rd Twisted Cork
Ci
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20 1 5
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BEST Value/Bang for YouR Buck
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The Keg
Lambda
Alibi’s & Generator
3rd
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Norm Coyne
BEST Romantic Restaurant nd
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Mike Benny
North 54
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Mr. Mikes
2nd The BCNE & Camelot
3rd D’Lanos & Nancy O’s
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BEST Bicycle Shop
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Sears
Northern Hardware
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Ruckus
Koops Bikes
3rd
3rd
Moore Appliances
Northern Hardware
BEST Auto Parts Store Ci
20 1 5
NR MOtors
Lordco & Napa
2nd Howie’s Marine* *No longer in business
3rd
3rd
Princess Auto
Cycle North
BEST Bookstore
2nd
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Ci
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Books & CO
Coles
3rd Page Boy Books
BEST Children’s Wear Store Ci
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2nd
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Chieftain Auto Parts
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2
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BEST Boat Dealership ic Cho
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2nd
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20 1 5
BEST Appliance Store
Children’s Place
Old Navy
3rd OshKosh/Carters
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BEST Cold Beer & Wine Store
BEST Convenience Store Ci
20 1 5
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Shooters
3rd
3rd
BC Liquor Store
Jolly Market
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20 1 5
PG Floor Fashions
Staples
2nd End of the Roll
3rd
3rd
Sarita Computers
Home Depot
BEST Flower Shop
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Princess Flowers
2nd Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
3rd The Inn Flower Shop
BEST Furniture Store ic Cho
Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
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Best Buy
BEST Flooring Store ic Cho
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2
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PGI Foods
Mr. G
BEST Computer Store en Readers tiz
2nd
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10th Ave Liquor
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Northern Hardware
City Furniture
3rd RK Furniture Gallery
Fans filled CN Centre for the innagural year of Northern FanCon. Northern FanCon took a respectable third place as the City’s Best Annual Event. Citizen photo by James Doyle.
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BEST Garden Centre
BEST Hardware Store Ci
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VanRoodes Greenhouse
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Art Knapp
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2nd
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Northern Hardware
3rd
Home Depot
BEST Grocery Store Ci
20 1 5
Ave Maria’s
Superstore
2nd Home Sweet Home
3rd
3rd
Costco
Homesteader Health
BEST Home Electronics Store
2nd
Best Buy
Andre’s Electronics & Visions Electronics
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20 1 5
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3rd Costco
BEST Home Improvement Store ic Cho
Ci
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20 1 5
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20 1 5
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Save On Foods
BEST Health Food Store ic Cho
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2
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Central Builders & Hart Home Hardware
3rd
Hunnifords
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2nd
Home Depot
2nd Northern Hardware
3rd Central Builders & Hart Home Hardware
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BEST JEwelry Store
BEST Lighting Store
Michael’s Jewelry
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People’s
3rd
3rd
Ken’s Goldsmithing
Theory Hardware
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20 1 5
La Senza
Winners
2nd La Vie en Rose
3rd
3rd
Reitman’s
Tops & Bottoms
BEST Mens Wear Store
2nd
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Moore’s
Marks
3rd Tip Top Tailors & Sears
BEST Motorcycle Shop ic Cho
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20 1 5
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The Bay
BEST Lingerie Store ic Cho
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2
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Home Depot
McInnis Lighting
BEST Ladies Wear Store en Readers tiz
2nd
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Harley Davidson PG
Cycle North
3rd Excalibur
Scott McWalter with the Hell Yeah Prince George Facebook page he started. Hell Yeah Prince George won first place, as the Best Promotor of Prince George. Tourism Prince George took second place with Norm Coyne in third. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten.
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BEST New Car Dealership
BEST Paint Store
Wood Wheaton Supercentre
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PG Motors
General Paint
Cloverdale Paint
3rd
3rd
Northland Hyundai
Home Depot
BEST Optical Store Ci
20 1 5
Bosley’s
Visions
2nd Petland & Total Pet
3rd
3rd
FYi Doctors
Ospika Pet & Farm
BEST RV Dealership Ci
2nd
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NR Motors
Fraser Way RV
3rd Happy Trails* *Became Fraser Way RV
BEST Shopping Centre Ci
ic Cho
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2nd
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Costco
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20 1 5
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2
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BEST Pet Store ic Cho
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2nd
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2nd
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Pine Centre Mall
Parkwood
3rd Spruceland
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Bright City Heights, left to right Lee-Wai Yu, David Baycroft and Patrick Michaud performing in Canada Games Plaza. Bright City Heights won First Place as Prince George’s Best Local Band. Second place is Integris Credit Union (wait... what?) and third is Out of Alba. Citizen Photo by Brent Braaten
BEST Snowmobile Shop
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BEST Sporting Goods Store
Cycle North
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Forest Power Sports & Yamaha
2nd
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2nd
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Sportchek
Atmosphere
3rd Wholesale Sports
BEST Specialty Meat/Butcher Ci
20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
Homesteader Meats
en Readers tiz
2nd
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2nd
ic Cho
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BEST Tire Shop
Kal Tire
OK Tire
3rd
3rd
Hunnifords
Costco
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A grade one class from Westside Academy went on an enthusiastic walk in Forests for the World. This popular park won First Place as Prince George’s Best Hiking Trail. Citizen Photo by Dave Mah.
Charelle Evelyn and Noel Senior of the Caledonia Ramblers chat on the boardwalk in the Ancient Forest. The Ancient Forest won second in the category of Best Hiking Trail along with LC Gunn Park. In third place is Ferguson Lake and Teapot Mountain. Citizen Photo by Dave Mah.
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BEST Used Car Dealership
BEST Auto Detailing Shop
Queensway Autoworld
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Action Motors
Action Motors
3rd
Wood Wheaton Supercentre
Hands On Car Wash
Ci
20 1 5
Norgate Autobody
Esslinger Motors
2nd Benchmark
3rd
3rd
Klassic Autobody
Done Right Auto
BEST Bank/Financial Institution
2nd
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Ci
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Integris Credit Union
RBC
3rd TD
BEST Barber Shop ic Cho
Ci
en Readers tiz
2nd
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20 1 5
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20 1 5
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Jack Schultz Autobody
BEST Auto Repairs ic Cho
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2
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Every Little Detail & FInish Line Auto
3rd BEST Autobody Shop en Readers tiz
2nd
George’s Barber
Tommy Guns
3rd Claudes
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CN Centre staff set the new Cougars logo on centre ice in CN Centre. The Prince George Cougars took top spot for the Best Local Sports Team. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten Spruce Kings Chad Staley and Chilliwack Chiefs goalie Mitchell Datz look for the rebound during a 2014 season game. The Spruce Kings won second place in Readers Choice for Best Local Sports Team. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
UNBC Timberwolves Cassie Rerick goes up for a basket during first half play against the UFV Cascades at the Northern Sports Centre. The Timberwolves won third place in Readers Choice for Best Local Sports Team. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
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BEST Car Wash Ci
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20 1 5
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Howie’s Marine* & Ali Craft
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2nd
ic Cho
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20 1 5
BEST Boat Service
Hands on Carwash
*Howies Marine is out of business
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Great Canadian Oil Change
Cycle North & Marine Plus
BEST Carpet Cleaning
ACME
Ci
20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
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Sparkle Kleen
BEST Catering Company ic Cho
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2
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Goode Food
2nd Sassafras Savouries & JD’s Kitchen
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3rd
High Tech
Bryan Ash Catering, EZ Meals, White Goose Bistro, & Hart Community Centre*
3
*Our closest category
The 2015 BCNE saw the return of the rodeo to Prince George and barrel racing was only one of many events. BCNE won the top spot as the Readers Choice for Best Annual Event. Citizen Photo by James Doyle
Bon Voyage Esso
3rd
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2nd
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BEST Cell Phone Dealer
BEST Dance Studio
TELUS
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BK Two Way
Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio
3rd
Bell Store
Dance Your Hart Out
Ci
20 1 5
Dr. Travis Morgan
Sunny Day
2nd Cuz We Love to Learn & YMCA
3rd
3rd
Merritt Chiropractic
Child Development Centre
BEST Dentist
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20 1 5
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Dr. LOPEZ & DR. Payne
2nd Dr. Mann & Dr. Perkovic
3rd Dr. Tkachuk
BEST Doctor Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
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Dr. Terrance Warawa
BEST Daycare ic Cho
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2
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Excalibur Theatre Arts
3rd BEST Chiropractor en Readers tiz
2nd
Dr. Tsang
Dr. Edgar Turski
3rd Dr. Textor
BEST Dog Training Centre
2
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Pawsitive Steps
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3rd Avalon Ranch
Sunset Dry Cleaners
Ci
20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
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Spotless Dry Cleaners
2nd Assante Wealth Management
3rd BEST Fitness Club
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BEST Dry Cleaners nd
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Pepin’s Pooch AcadEmy
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YMCA
2nd Northern Sports Centre
3rd
3rd
Western Dry Cleaners
Gold’s Gym
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BEST Holistic Health
BEST Hair Stylist Ci
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20 1 5
InJoy Studio & Boutique
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Ave Maria
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2nd
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Lisa Jacques
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Alicia Reddekop, Amanda Ramsey, Analisa Lindstrom, Jackie Collyer, Mandee Verger, Michelle Sellars and Tamara
Mother Maria’s Market
BEST Hair Salon Ci
20 1 5
Chatters
Coast Inn of the North
3rd
2nd Ramada
3rd
Salon Spice
Treasure Cove
BEST Insurance Firm
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20 1 5
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Ci
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Porter & McMillan
2nd Integris Credit Union
3rd HUB Barton
BEST Landscaping Company Ci
ic Cho
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2nd
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Ci
20 1 5
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Razor’s Edge
BEST Hotel/Motel ic Cho
ic Cho
2nd
Michelle Knudsen & Slava Bajic
3rd
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2nd
Hawes HOme & Yard & SunTree
Forever Green
3rd Ultra Green
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Alyssa Tobin, assistant archavist at Exploration Place puts together the American Mastodon display at the Exploration Place. The Exploration Place tied Mr. PG for First Place in the Best Local Attraction category. BCNE came in second, with Connaught Hill and Lheidli T’enneh coming in third. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
Mr. PG at the corner of 16 and 97. Mr. PG tied Exploration Place for first place as the Best Local Attraction. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
BEST Lawyer (Individual) Ci
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Gary Brown & Mitch Houg
J&G Lawn Maintenance
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20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
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John Duncan
Forever Green
BEST Massage Therapist ic Cho
ic Cho
Heather Sadler Jenkins
2nd
Enviously Green
BEST Law Firm
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Dick Byl
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Coral Edmonds
2nd Nicole Swan & Synergy
3rd
3rd
Dick Byl Law Corp.
Alex Harris
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BEST Mortgage Broker
BEST Oil Change/Lube Shop
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20 1 5
Integris Credit Union
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Wayne Campbell
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2nd
ic Cho
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Great Canadian Oil Change
3rd
Krell
Wood Wheaton Supercentre
Ci
20 1 5
Sound Factory
Tasha Wall
2nd Jason Keller
3rd
3rd
Long & McQuade
Vanessa Hamilton
BEST Pet Groomer
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20 1 5
ic Cho
Ci
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Leslie’s Pet Parlor
2nd Ospika Pet
3rd Versatile Dog Grooming
BEST Pharmacy ic Cho
Ci
en Readers tiz
2nd
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Ci
20 1 5
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BEST Personal Trainer ic Cho
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2
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Mr. Quick
3rd BEST Music Lessons en Readers tiz
2nd
Shoppers Drug mart
Costco & Hart Drugs
3rd Save On Foods
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BEST Photographer
BEST Piercing Place Ci
Ci
20 1 5
Melissa Receveur
T.Moore
Trendsetters
Bobbi Carpino
Bijou
Ci
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20 1 5 Mainline Plumbing & HEating
3rd
2nd Mayfair
3rd
Accelerated Sport & Spine (Davis Rodrigues)
Fraser Plumbing & Heating
BEST Realtor
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Mark Dial
2nd Tracy Lofroth
3rd Joni Brown
BEST Security Company ic Cho
Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
BEST Plumbing/Heating/AC
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Victoria Sports Physio
Pacific Body Jewelry
3rd
ic Cho
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Physio North (Vicki Laverdure)
2nd
2nd
3rd BEST Physiotherapist en Readers tiz
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2nd
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Curtis Elite
A Tech Security
3rd Security Web
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Dancers from the Raqqaset al Qamar Belly Dancers group perform for the crowd on Canada Day in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Canada Day was voted as the second best Annual Event in Prince George. Citizen photo by James Doyle
With the moon in the background, Prince George residents were treated to an awesome visual display of pyrotechnics to wrap up Canada Day festivities. Citizen photo by James Doyle
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BEST Shoe Repair
BEST Tattoo Studio Ci
Ci
20 1 5
Pauls
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Steve & Sons
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2nd
ic Cho
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Handsome Cabin Boy
3rd
Aldo, Don’s Shoes & Jerry’s
Phat Panda
Ci
20 1 5
Tan City
2nd The Art of Tanning
3rd
3rd
Body Elements, Spa of the North & Trendsetters
Awesome Tan
BEST U-BREW Ci
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20 1 5
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Caribou Brewmasters & Hobby Brews
2nd Dr. Sammi Fuller DVM
3rd Kim Swift
BEST Veterinarian (Individual) ic Cho
Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
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Nu Spa
BEST Tanning Salon ic Cho
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Razor’s Edge
2
nd
Exile Tattoo
3rd BEST SPA
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2nd
Dr. R Bonafine
Dr. S Fuller
3rd Dr. C Nurdoch
BEST Veterinary Clinic
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Ci
20 1 5
College Heights Vet
Hell Yeah PG
Tourism PG
3rd
Ospika Pet
Norm Coyne
2
BEST Community Minded Retailer
2nd
Canadian Tire
Integris Credit Union & Northern Hardware
YMCA
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20 1 5
ic Cho
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Ci
nd
ic Cho
Ci
2nd
3rd BEST YOGA STUDIO 20 1 5
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20 1 5
en Readers tiz
2nd
ic Cho
ic Cho
Prince George Vet
Chinook Yoga
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BEST Promotor of Prince George en Readers tiz
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3rd
3rd
Sunset Yoga
Northland Dodge
BEST Community Minded Commercial/Industrial Business
BEST Travel Agency
Ci
20 1 5
Ci
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20 1 5
2
Sears Travel
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ic Cho
Uniglobe
en Readers tiz
nd
Integris Credit Union
Carlson Wagonlit
Canfor
BEST Annual Event Ci
20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
en Readers tiz
2nd
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Hell Yeah Prince George
Finning
3rd
ic Cho
ic Cho
Tourism PG
2nd
2nd
3rd BEST Resource about Prince George en Readers tiz
ic Cho
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BCNE
Canada Day
3rd
3rd
Citizen
Northern FanCon
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Enjoying the view from Connaught Hill on a Wednesday afternoon. Connaught Hill was voted as the second best First Date Location, a third best Local Attraction. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
Two boys enjoyed rock-throwing at the Cottonwood Island Park canoe launch. Cottonwood Island Park was voted as Prince George’s second favourite Local Park. Citizen photo by David Mah
BEST Hiking Trail
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Ci
Ci
20 1 5
Ancient Forest & LC Gunn
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20 1 5
en Readers tiz
2nd
Prince George Cougars
3rd
Ci
20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
Cottonwood Park
3rd
Cimo’s & The Keg
Duchess Park
Ci
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20 1 5
ic Cho
Exploration Place & Mr. PG
2nd BCNE
3rd Connaught Hill & Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park
BEST Radio Station ic Cho
Ci
2nd
3rd
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2nd
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20 1 5
e
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Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park
BEST Local Attraction
101.3 The River
ic Cho
ic Cho
Connaught Hill
94.3 The Goat
3rd Country 97.3
Spruce Kings
BEST Local Park en Readers tiz
2
2nd
Timberwolves
BEST First Date Location
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3rd
Ferguson Lake & Teapot Mtn.
nd
ic Cho
ic Cho
Forests for the World
Lheidli T’Enneh Memorial Park & Overhang
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BEST Radio Personality
BEST Local DJ Ci
20 1 5
Ci
2
Carol Gass
DJ Ant
Kevin Cotter
David Mothus
Ci
en Readers tiz
20 1 5
RIch Abney
*Canada Games Plaza
2nd Aileen Matchel
3rd
3rd
Catherine Hanson
Out of Alba
BEST Local Singer/Performer
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20 1 5
ic Cho
Ci
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JoĂŤl Kress
2nd Rick Stavely
3rd Bright City Heights
BEST Source for Local News ic Cho
Ci
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2nd
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20 1 5
Ci
20 1 5
BEST Local TV Personality
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Integris Credit Union*
Jimi Smyth
3rd
ic Cho
ic Cho
Bright City Heights
2
nd
2nd
3rd BEST Local Band
en Readers tiz
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e
20 1 5
ic Cho
Mike Benny
en Readers tiz
nd
ic Cho
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Citizen & CKPG
250 News
3rd CBC
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