Readers Choice 2015

Thursday, August 27, 2015

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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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20 1 5

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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

Ci

Earls

Dairy Queen

3rd

Boston Pizza

Moxies

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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)

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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

Ci

Spicy Greens

McDonalds

3rd

Karahi King

A&W

White Spot

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20 1 5

Ci

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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

Ci

Subway

CIMO’S

3rd

Sassafras Savouries

North 54

Taco Del Mar

3rd Taco Bell

Ci

20 1 5

Ci

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Amigo’s Taco Shop

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

Ci

The Keg

3rd

3rd

BX Pub

Alpine Pub

Ci

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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Westwood Pub

BX PUB

BEST PIZZA en Readers tiz

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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

Ci

20 1 5

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20 1 5

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Karahi King & Thanh Vu

3rd BEST Golf Course

ic Cho

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Spicy Greens

2nd

North 54

Cimo’s

BEST Vegetarian Food en Readers tiz

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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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Carol Gass

Nancy O’s

3rd Twisted Cork

Ci

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Ci

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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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20 1 5

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

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Ci

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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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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.

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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

Ci

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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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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2nd

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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.

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BEST New Car Dealership

BEST Paint Store

Wood Wheaton Supercentre

Ci

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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20 1 5

Ci

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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20 1 5

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2nd

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20 1 5

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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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20 1 5

Ci

2nd

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20 1 5

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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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20 1 5

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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

Ci

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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NR Motors

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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Ci

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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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Ci

20 1 5

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Dr. Terrance Warawa

BEST Daycare ic Cho

ic Cho

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

Ci

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Pawsitive Steps

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20 1 5

Ci

en Readers tiz Integris Credit Union

3rd Avalon Ranch

Sunset Dry Cleaners

Ci

20 1 5

Ci

20 1 5

en Readers tiz

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Spotless Dry Cleaners

2nd Assante Wealth Management

3rd BEST Fitness Club

ic Cho

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Martin Hooke & RBC

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

ic Cho

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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

ic Cho

Ci

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Porter & McMillan

2nd Integris Credit Union

3rd HUB Barton

BEST Landscaping Company Ci

ic Cho

en Readers tiz

2nd

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20 1 5

Ci

20 1 5

en Readers tiz

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Razor’s Edge

BEST Hotel/Motel ic Cho

ic Cho

2nd

Michelle Knudsen & Slava Bajic

3rd

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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

Ci

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

Ci

Ci

20 1 5

Integris Credit Union

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20 1 5

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Wayne Campbell

en Readers tiz

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

en Readers tiz

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

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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

en Readers tiz

20 1 5 Mainline Plumbing & HEating

3rd

2nd Mayfair

3rd

Accelerated Sport & Spine (Davis Rodrigues)

Fraser Plumbing & Heating

BEST Realtor

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Ci

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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

Ci

20 1 5

BEST Plumbing/Heating/AC

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Victoria Sports Physio

Pacific Body Jewelry

3rd

ic Cho

ic Cho

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

en Readers tiz

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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Ci

20 1 5

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e

e

Nu Spa

BEST Tanning Salon ic Cho

ic Cho

Razor’s Edge

2

nd

Exile Tattoo

3rd BEST SPA

en Readers tiz

2nd

Dr. R Bonafine

Dr. S Fuller

3rd Dr. C Nurdoch

BEST Veterinary Clinic

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Ci

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

e

20 1 5

ic Cho

e

en Readers tiz

Ci

nd

ic Cho

Ci

2nd

3rd BEST YOGA STUDIO 20 1 5

e

e

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

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

e

20 1 5

2

Sears Travel

e

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

e

e

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

en Readers tiz

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

e

e

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

e

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

en Readers tiz

2nd

e

20 1 5

e

e

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

en Readers tiz

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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

e

20 1 5

ic Cho

Ci

en Readers tiz

JoĂŤl Kress

2nd Rick Stavely

3rd Bright City Heights

BEST Source for Local News ic Cho

Ci

en Readers tiz

2nd

e

20 1 5

Ci

20 1 5

BEST Local TV Personality

e

e

Integris Credit Union*

Jimi Smyth

3rd

ic Cho

ic Cho

Bright City Heights

2

nd

2nd

3rd BEST Local Band

en Readers tiz

e

e

20 1 5

ic Cho

Mike Benny

en Readers tiz

nd

ic Cho

en Readers tiz

Citizen & CKPG

250 News

3rd CBC

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