Hanna Petersen

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Hanna Petersen is a reporter for CBC News, working out of the Prince George, B.C., bureau. You can email her at [email protected].

Latest from Hanna Petersen

New immigration rules raise fears that northern B.C. will lose foreign students, workers

Under Canada's tightening immigration policies, international students are questioning their decision to study in northern B.C. — while local businesses and community leaders are worried about a knock-on effect on the workforce.

Rally held against expansion of forced treatment in B.C.

The B.C. NDP and B.C. Conservatives have pledged to expand forced treatment but a rally in Prince George, as well as a federal minister, say the province should focus on expanding voluntary care instead.

First Nation in B.C. ousts chief over development dispute

A First Nation in northeastern B.C. has removed its chief, alleging she approved industrial development near an important cultural site without telling the rest of the elected council.

Sentencing delayed for B.C. Mountie found guilty of obstruction

The sentencing of a Prince George RCMP officer found guilty of obstruction of justice in a case spanning over seven years will now be delayed until at least 2025. 

Northern B.C. coal mine comes back to life after 24 years

After 24 years, a steel-making coal mine in northeastern B.C. has roared back to life. Last week, Conuma Resources received permits from the province giving it the green light to restart operations at a portion of the Quintette Mine, located 20 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge.

First Nation in northern B.C. continues search for missing woman

Volunteers in the Fort Nelson First Nation are continuing to search for a woman who has been missing from the community in northern B.C. for nearly two months. 

Vigil remembers missing B.C. family 35 years after disappearance

Thirty-five years after the Jack family disappeared, extended family members and their supporters held a vigil at Strathcona Park in Prince George.