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Mark Nielsen

Mark Nielsen has been a reporter at the Prince George Citizen since November 2002. He began as the city hall reporter and now covers police and court.
Mark holds a bachelors degree in political science from the University of British Columbia. He grew up in the Lower Mainland but has lived in the Central Interior since 1994 and has worked at newspapers in Burns Lake, Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek prior to coming to Prince George.
He's been an avid hiker and, in 2018, was a finalist for a B.C. Community Newspapers Association Ma Murray award in the outdoor recreation writing category for a story on a week-long backpacking trip in Mount Edziza Provincial Park with the Caledonia Ramblers.

Email
mnielsen@pgcitizen.ca

Recent Work by Mark

Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof, mayor says

Break in Madison Scott case shocks Vanderhoof, mayor says

"It's devastating news, it's not the outcome that anybody was wanting"
Remains of Madison Scott found, police say

Remains of Madison Scott found, police say

Police have executed search warrant on rural property east of Vanderhoof; foul play has not been ruled out
Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

No direct evidence that Justin Kyle Aster set deadly Econo Lodge Motel fire, lawyer for accused argues during closing submissions
Guilty verdict urged for deadly Prince George arson

Guilty verdict urged for deadly Prince George arson

Justin Aster seen leaving scene in "determined strides" at about the time fire broke out at Econo Lodge Motel, court told
Lawyers differ over reasons behind Vanderhoof shooter's attack

Lawyers differ over reasons behind Vanderhoof shooter's attack

Crown prosecutor submits Paul Nicholas Russell intended to kill while defence counsel argues he suffered a "definite disconnect from reality"
Mother of Vanderhoof shooter recalls son's mental health issues

Mother of Vanderhoof shooter recalls son's mental health issues

Evening before the incident, parents had confronted Paul Nicholas Russell over concern he was not taking his medication, trial hears
Vanderhoof shooting suspect was "confused and agitated," court told

Vanderhoof shooting suspect was "confused and agitated," court told

Paul Nicholas Russell stands accused of nine charges, including counts of attempted murder with a firearm
Accused shooter known to Vanderhoof RCMP, trial hears

Accused shooter known to Vanderhoof RCMP, trial hears

Found "talking gibberish," Paul Nicholas Russell was taken to hospital by an RCMP officer four months before detachment was targeted with gunfire
Trial begins for man accused of shooting at Vanderhoof RCMP detachment

Trial begins for man accused of shooting at Vanderhoof RCMP detachment

Suspect's state of mind will be a key issue as Crown seeks to find Paul Nicholas Russell guilty of attempted murder
Prince George woman trafficked as a teen suing B.C. gov't

Prince George woman trafficked as a teen suing B.C. gov't

Ministry of Children and Family Development failed to remove her from Spruce Street home despite her pleas, according to notice of claim
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