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The Prince George Citizen’s
2016 s ’ C R h e o d iCe a e R
Awards
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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 2016 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)!
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BEST BEER MEnu
BEST APPETIZERS
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NaNCy O’s
Mr Mike’s & Nancy O’s
3rd
Kelly O’bryans
Black Clover
BEST BREAkFAST RESTAuRAnT
Ritz Bakery
CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd
E
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Pastry Chef
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2nd
Copper Pig
3rd BEST BAkERy EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
IC CHO
earLs
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
20 1 6
4
DeNNy’s
d’lanos
3rd
3rd
Bites of Bliss
White Spot
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BEST BuRGER
BEST ChICkEn WInGS CI
20 1 6
20 1 6
2
A&A Hart Burger Bar
WestWOOD Pub
3rd
3rd Nancy O’s
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
E
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Earl’s
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
Mr. Mikes
3rd BEST DESSERT
BEST CuSToMER SERvICE (FOOd & BEvERAGE)
2
Earls
Nancy O’s
Mr Mike’s
nd
2nd
E
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reD rObiN
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
IC CHO
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EN REAdERS TIz
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Dairy QueeN
2nd Ooh Chocolat, The Keg & Earl’s
3rd Moxies
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BEST EAST InDIAn RESTAuRAnT
BEST DRInk MEnu
earLs
CI
Nancy O’s
iNDiaN esseNCe iND (fOrMerLy DaNi ( MaNDi)
3rd
The Keg
Spice Of Life
BEST FAST FooD BREAkFAST CI
CI
20 1 6
20 1 6
White Spot & Boston Pizza
2nd
E
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reD rObiN
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Karahi King
3rd BEST FAMIly RESTAuRAnT EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
nd
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
MCDONaLDs
Tim Hortons
3rd
3rd
Mr Mike’s
A&W
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BEST hEAlThy MEnu
BEST GREEk RESTAuRAnT
aChiLLiON
CI
Mykinos & Opa!
fresh heaLthy Café
3
Sassafras Savouries
Carmel Restaurant
BEST ITAlIAn RESTAuRAnT
Boston Pizza
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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CiMO’s
BEST MEXICAn RESTAuRAnT IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Subway
3rd
rd
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
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20 1 6
CI
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
aMigO’s taCO shOP
Taco del Mar
3rd
3rd
North 54
Taco Bell
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BEST oRIEnTAl RESTAuRAnT
CI
Fortune Palace
earL’s
3rd
Northern Palace
Moxie’s
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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daddyo’s
BEST PuB IC CHO
IC CHO
tabOr 2 fOr 1
The Keg
3rd BEST PIZZA
2
2nd
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20 1 6
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2
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20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
IC CHO
ChiNa saiL
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BEST PATIo
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bX Pub
Westwood Pub
3rd
3rd
Boston Pizza
Alpine Pub
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BEST SPECIAlITy CoFFEE
BEST SEAFooD RESTAuRAnT
JOey’s ONLy
CI
The Keg
seCOND CuP
3rd
Cimo’s
zoe’s
Mr. Mikes
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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the keg
BEST SuShI IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Starbucks
3rd BEST STEAk RESTAuRAnT EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
Wasabi
Mr. Sushi
3rd
3rd
North 54
Soo Good
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BEST WInE lIST
BEST vEGETARIAn FooD
CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd Fresh Café
Twisted Cork
the keg
3rd
3rd
Northern Lights Estate Winery & Cimo’s
Karahi King
BEST loCAl PERSonAlITy
BEST GolF CouRSE
aberDeeN gLeN
Alder Hills
CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd
E
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20 1 6
2nd
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
DragON stONe MONgOLiaN griLL
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
riCh abNey
Norm Coyne
3rd
3rd
PG Golf & Curling Club
Wil Fundal
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BEST nIGhT CluB
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
Generator
LaMbDa
3rd Alibi’s
BEST vAluE/BAnG FoR youR BuCk EN REAdERS TIz
CI
20 1 6
Boston Pizza & Mcdonald’s
E
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20 1 6
2nd
IC CHO
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
Mr. Mikes
NaNCy O’s
3rd dragon Stone Mongolian Grill
BEST RoMAnTIC RESTAuRAnT
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
NOrth 54
The Keg
3rd Twisted Cork & White Goose
BEST APPlIAnCE SToRE
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
NOrtherN harDWare
2nd Sears
3rd City Furniture
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BEST BICyClE ShoP
BEST AuTo PARTS SToRE
ChieftaiN autO Parts
CI
Lordco
kOOPs bikes
3rd Napa
3
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ALI CRAFT BOATS
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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Cycle North
3rd BEST BookSToRE
IC CHO
IC CHO
Nr MOtOrs
2
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Ruckus
Cycle Logic
BEST BoAT DEAlERShIP EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
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20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
bOOks & CO
Coles
3rd FINAL CHAPTER
Thai Fire Poi Spinning (Chong) performs during the Canada Day festivities in lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Canada Day in the Park won 2nd place in the Best Annual Event category. Citizen Photo by James Doyle.
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BEST ColD BEER & WInE SToRE
BEST ChIlDREn’S WEAR SToRE
ChiLDreN’s PLaCe
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OshKosh/Carters
10th ave LiQuOr
3rd
Everything Baby
Alfredo’s
BEST CoMPuTER SToRE
Staples
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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best buy
BEST ConvEnIEnCE SToRE IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Shooters
rd
3
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
20 1 6
CI
2
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
7-eLeveN
PGI Foods
3rd
3rd
London drugs
Jolly Market
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CarPet suPerstOre
CI
PG Floor Fashions
E
20 1 6
CI
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
PriNCess fLOWers
End of the Roll
In Your vase
3rd RK Furniture Gallery
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
BEST GARDEn CEnTRE
E
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City Furniture
PG Florists
3rd
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
2nd
3rd BEST FuRnITuRE SToRE
NOrtherN harDWare
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BEST FloWER ShoP
BEST FlooRInG SToRE
EN REAdERS TIz
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art kNaPP
2nd vanRoodes anRoodes Greenhouse
3rd Hunnifords
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BEST hARDWARE SToRE
BEST GRoCERy SToRE
save ON fOODs
CI
Superstore
NOrtherN harDWare
3rd
Costco
Home depot
BEST hoME ElECTRonICS SToRE CI
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CI
20 1 6
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Active Body
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
ave Maria’s
2
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Home Hardware
3rd BEST hEAlTh FooD SToRE EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
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20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
best buy
2nd Andre’s Electronics
3rd
3rd
Mother Maria’s
visions Electronics
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BEST JEWElRy SToRE
BEST hoME IMPRovEMEnT SToRE
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20 1 6
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2
Home Hardware & Northern Hardware
MiChaeL’s JeWeLry
3rd
Rona
Ken’s Goldsmithing
BEST lIGhTInG SToRE
BEST lADIES WEAR SToRE
Winners
CI
20 1 6
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20 1 6
2nd
E
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the bay
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
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MCiNNis LightiNg
Home depot
rd
3rd
Ricki’s
Home Building Centre
3
Seth Tobin
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3
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
hOMe DePOt
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
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BEST lInGERIE SToRE
CI
20 1 6
CI
2
La Senza & La vie en Rose
Mark’s
Shagg & The Bay
The Bay
BEST nEW CAR DEAlERShIP CI
20 1 6
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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Cycle North
Moore’s
3rd
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
2nd
3rd BEST MoToRCyClE ShoP 20 1 6
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20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
IC CHO
tOPs & bOttOMs
harLey DaviDsON Pg
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NOrthLaND DODge
Wood Wheaton
3rd
3rd
Yamaha (PG Motorsports)
NORTHERN TOYOTA
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BEST PAInT SToRE
BEST oPTICAl SToRE
COstCO
CI
FYi doctors
hOMe DePOt
3rd BEST PET SToRE
Petland
3
rd
Petsmart
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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bOsLey’s
3rd BEST Rv DEAlERShIP
IC CHO
IC CHO
2nd
Cloverdale Paint
General Paint
Nechako Optometry
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
20 1 6
CI
2
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
nd
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
fraser Way rv
NR Motors
3rd danbie’s
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BEST SnoWMoBIlE ShoP
BEST ShoPPInG CEnTRE
PiNe CeNtre MaLL
CI
Spruceland
E
20 1 6
CI
2
E
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
nd
IC CHO
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
CyCLe NOrth
3rd
PG Motorsports
BEST SPoRTInG GooDS SToRE
BEST SPECIAlTy MEAT/BuTChER
3
rd
Chilako Meats
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
2nd
E
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Homesteader Meats
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
rOger’s CustOM Meat
2
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Forest Power Sports
3rd
Parkwood
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
sPOrtChek
Wholesale Sports
3rd Atmosphere
Wednesday, august 31, 2016
kaL tire
CI
Costco
QueeNsWay autOWOrLD
OK Tire
Northland dodge & PG Motors
BEST AuTo DETAIlInG ShoP
Top Gun Collision
CI
CI
20 1 6
E
3
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EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
Klassic Autobody
Action Motors
3rd
IC CHO
2
nd
2nd
3rd BEST AuToBoDy ShoP 20 1 6
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20 1 6
CI
2nd
E
20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
JaCk sChuLtz autObODy
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BEST uSED CAR DEAlERShIP
BEST TIRE ShoP
EN REAdERS TIz
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2nd Fair deal Auto detailing
3rd Finish Line Autocare
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The Rotary Spray Park in lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is a popular location when summer temperatures heat up. l’heidli T’enneh Memorial Park won for favourite local park. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
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BEST BAnk/FInAnCIAl InSTITuTIon
BEST AuTo REPAIRS
CI
20 1 6
CI
2
Grizzly Automotive
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
essLiNger MOtOrs
EN REAdERS TIz
nd
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
iNtegris
3rd
Benchmark
Royal Bank
BEST BoAT SERvICE
Tommy Guns
3rd Westend Barbers
Nr MOtOrs
Forest Power Sports
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
2nd
E
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CLauDe’s
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Td Canada Trust
3rd BEST BARBER ShoP EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
3rd Cycle North & Ali-Craft
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BEST CAR WASh
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
Canadian Tire
haNDs ON CarWash
3rd Great Canadian, KG Carwash & Bon voyage
BEST CATERInG CoMPAny
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
sassafrass savOuries
Jd’s Kitchen
3rd Hummus Bros & Just Goode Food
BEST CARPET ClEAnInG
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
sParkLe kLeeN
Carpet doctor
3rd High Tech
BEST CEll PhonE DEAlER
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
teLus
BK Two Way
3rd Bell Store
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Scott McWalter with the hell yeah Prince George Facebook page he started. hell yeah Prince George won for best promoter of Prince George, and Scott McWalter won 2nd in the same category. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten.
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BEST ChIRoPRACToR
BEST DAyCARE
Dr. terraNCe WaraWa
CI
dr. Travis Morgan
E
20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
nd
Cuz We LOve tO LearN
Krells
CNC
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
BEST DEnTAl ClInIC
2nd
E
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Excalibur Theatre Arts
YMCA
3rd
IC CHO
IC CHO
JuDy russeLL’s eNChaiNeMeNt DaNCe stuDiO
2nd
2nd
3rd BEST DAnCE STuDIo EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
LakeWOOD DeNtaL
Skyline dental
3rd
3rd
zahirah dance ance Studio & Angel’s Aerial Fitness
Family dental & Accent dental
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CI
dr. Bruce Wilson
NOeL PePiN CaNiNe behaviOr
3rd
dr. Textor
Avalon
BEST DRy ClEAnERS
Foothills driving School
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
2nd
E
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3rd
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
PG driving School
Pawsitive Steps
3rd
BEST DRIvER TRAInInG FACIlITy
2nd
2nd
E
20 1 6
CI
2
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20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
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IC CHO
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
DriviNg fOr Life
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BEST DoG TRAInInG CEnTRE
BEST DoCToR
EN REAdERS TIz
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sPOtLess Dry CLeaNers
ry Cleaners Western dry
3rd Sunset dry Cleaners
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unBC Ariel photo from May 2004. unBC won for 2nd favourite local attraction. Citizen file photo.
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BEST FInAnCIAl PlAnnER
BEST FITnESS CluB CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd Royal Bank
gOOD Life fitNess
3rd
Raymond James
Northern Sports Centre
BEST holISTIC hEAlTh
BEST hAIR SAlon
3rd Charlie’s Girl
Med-Pur Pharmacy & Northern Centre For Integrative Medicine
CI
ave Maria
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
2nd
E
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shiNe
Razors Edge
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
YMCA
rd
3
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
iNtegris CreDit uNiON
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
3rd eborah Phair dr deborah & The Silver Brooch
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BEST hoTEl/MoTEl
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz COast iNN Of the NOrth
2nd Treasure Cove Hotel & The Ramada
3rd Signature Sandman
BEST lAnDSCAPInG CoMPAny
2nd
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
suNtree
L&L Landscaping
3rd Go Girl Lawn Care
BEST InSuRAnCE FIRM
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
iNtegris
2nd Porter & McMillan
3rd Barton Insurance (HUB) & Brownridge & Company
BEST lAW FIRM
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz heather saDLer JeNkiNs
2nd dick Byl Law
3rd Stephen Wing & Co.
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BEST lAWn MAInTEnAnCE
BEST MoRTGAGE BRokER CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd Go Girl Lawn Care
iNtegris
3rd
Forever Green
Christine Beaumann
BEST MuSIC lESSonS
david Jones
3rd Tamara Goodwin
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
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stePheN WiNg
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
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Charlene Cartier
3rd BEST lAWyER (InDIvIDuAl) EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
eNviOusLy greeN LaWNs
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
DreaMLaND sChOOL Of the arts
2nd Long & McQuade
3rd Sound factory
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Prince George Cougars kody McDonald tries to stickhandle the puck between Seattle Thunderbirds players during a March 30, 2016 game. Cougars won for the favourite local sports team. Citizen Photo by James Doyle.
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BEST oIl ChAnGE/luBE ShoP
CI
2nd Mr. Quick Lube & Oil
LesLey’s COMPLete Pet ParLOur
3rd
Northland dodge
Ospika Pet Grooming
BEST PhARMACy
Tasha Wall Fitness
3rd vanessa Hamilton
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
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fit as a fighter
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
Tammy’s Pet Grooming
3rd BEST PERSonAl TRAInER nd
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EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
great CaNaDiaN OiL ChaNge (hart)
EN REAdERS TIz
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BEST PET GRooMER
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2nd Shoppers drug Mart
3rd Hart drugs
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BEST PhoToGRAPhER
BEST PluMBInG/hEATInG/AC CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd Trevor Moore
E
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20 1 6
IC CHO
kiM ferageN
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
MaiNLiNe PLuMbiNg & heatiNg
3rd
Melissa Receveur
Buckhorn Plumbing
BEST REAlTy CoMPAny
Trend Setters
3rd Bijou
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
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EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
nd
Fraser Plumbing & Heating
3rd BEST PIERCInG STuDIo EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
reMaX CeNtre City reaLty
2nd Royal LePage
3rd Team Powerhouse
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BEST PhySIoThERAPIST
2nd
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20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
Accelerated Sport & Spine
PhysiO NOrth
3rd Phoenix Physio Clinic
BEST MASSAGE ThERAPIST
2nd
MiCheLLe gauDet
Collin Mactaggart, Gason Gilliard (vital Motion) & Tony Tomra (R&R Massage)
E
20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
3rd Rob Arnold (Westward Wellness), Amanda Soares & Wendi Mckay
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A viewpoint at the Ancient Forest was created with wood from Midget Mills, a one man sawmill based out of McBride. The Ancient Forest won 2nd for the best hiking trail. Citizen Photo by James Doyle
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BEST SECuRITy CoMPAny
BEST SPA CI
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CI
2nd Paladin
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Curtis eLite
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razOr’s eDge
3rd
A-Tech
Body Elements
BEST TAnnInG SAlon
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Paul’s Shoe Repair
20 1 6
2nd
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20 1 6
EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
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steve & sONs
Core Salon
3rd BEST ShoE REPAIR EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
taN City
2nd Art of Tanning
3rd Urban Tan
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Chain saw carver levi Caya works on a carving during the 2016 BCnE. There were several artists working on carvings during the fair. The BCnE won for the 3rd best annual event. Citizen photo by Brent Braaten.
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BEST TATToo STuDIo
CI
20 1 6
CI
2nd Exile Tattoo
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20 1 6
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IC CHO
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haNDsOMe CabiN bOy
COLLege heights veteriNary CLiNiC
Phat Panda
Prince George veterinary
BEST yoGA STuDIo 20 1 6
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Hobby Brews
IC CHO
IC CHO
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2nd
Hart veterinary
3rd
CI
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3rd BEST u-BREW 20 1 6
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CaribOu breWMasters
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2nd Sunset Studio
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Thousands took the streets of downtown Prince George to take part in Downtown Summerfest on July 17, 2016. Summerfest won for the best annual event. Citizen photo by James Doyle.
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BEST TRAvEl AGEnCy
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20 1 6
IC CHO
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uNigLObe suNburst traveL LtD
2nd Sears Travel
3rd Calson Wagonlit
BEST RESouRCE ABouT PRInCE GEoRGE
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20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
tOurisM Pg
2nd Prince George Citizen
3rd Hell Yeah Prince George
BEST PRoMoToR oF PRInCE GEoRGE
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20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz heLL yeah PriNCe geOrge
2nd Scott McWalter
3rd Integris & Tourism Prince George
MOST CoMMunITy MInDED RETAIlER
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20 1 6
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iNtegris
2nd Northern Hardware
3rd Canadian Tire
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MOST CoMMunITy MInDED CoMMERCIAl/InDuSTRIAl BuSInESS
CI
20 1 6
CI
2
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Canfor
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20 1 6
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iNtegris
EN REAdERS TIz
PriNCe geOrge COugars
Rolling Mix Concrete
Cariboo Cougars Junior A
FAvOURITE loCAl PARk
Canada day In the Park
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
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suMMerfest
Prince George Spruce Kings
3rd
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
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2nd
3rd BEST AnnuAl EvEnT EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
FAvOURITE loCAl SPoRTS TEAM
LheiDLi t’eNNeh MeMOriaL Park
2nd Cottonwood Island Park
3rd
3rd
BCNE
Connaught Hill Park
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20 1 6
Ancient Forest
Mr. Pg
3rd
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20 1 6
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Nancy O’s
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IC CHO
IC CHO
2
2nd UNBC
3rd
FAvOURITE RADIo STATIon
FAvOURITE FIRST DATE loCATIon 20 1 6
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Cottonwood Island Park & L.C. Gunn
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20 1 6
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2nd
IC CHO
IC CHO
fOrests fOr the WOrLD
the keg
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2nd 94.3 The Goat
3rd
3rd
Cimo Mediterranean Grill
99.3 CKPG The drive
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FAvOURITE RADIo PERSonAlITy
FAvOUITE loCAl DJ
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20 1 6
Jessica Rankin
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20 1 6
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Mike beNNy
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
IC CHO
EN REAdERS TIz
DJ aNt
3rd
Phat Funk
FAvOURITE loCAl Tv PERSonAlITy
FAvOURITE loCAl BAnD
The Inferior Pluto
CI
20 1 6
CI
20 1 6
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EN REAdERS TIz
IC CHO
IC CHO
2
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dave Mothus
3rd
Carol Gass & doug & Wendy in the Morning
EN REAdERS TIz
2nd
riCh abNey
2nd Camille Mcdonald
3rd
3rd
Mathias Rock
Katherine Hansen
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Wil Fundal (far right), who plays Thuy, in this file photo from the Miss Saigon performance by Excailbur Performers Association in 2009. Wil won 1st place for Prince George’s favourite local singer/performer.
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FAvOURITE loCAl SInGER/PERFoRMER
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20 1 6
IC CHO
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WiL fuNDaL
2nd Ragu Lokanathan
3
rd
Britt Meierhofer
FAvOURITE SouRCE FoR loCAl nEWS
2nd
CkPg tv
Prince George Citizen
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20 1 6
IC CHO
CI
EN REAdERS TIz
3rd Opinion 250
ThAnk you
PRInCE GEoRGE FoR voTInG!
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