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Neil Godbout

Neil Godbout

A graduate of the Carleton University journalism program in Ottawa, Neil earned a Master of Arts degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from UNBC in 2004. He has received provincial and national recognition for his work, including a National Newspaper Award nomination for editorial writing, a Ma Murray Award for editorial writing from the B.C./Yukon Community Newspaper Association and Best News Story and Best News Photo from the Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Locally, Neil has received awards of appreciation from the Prince George Brain Injured Group and the PG Pride Society for his editorial stances. Neil is also the author of the Broken Guardian trilogy of young adult urban fantasy novels. Dissolve and Resolve, the second and third books in the series, were finalists for Best Young Adult Novel from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association in 2013 and 2014 respectively. He is the past president of the Nechako Rotary Club and remains active in local Rotary initiatives.

Phone
250-960-2759
Email
ngodbout@pgcitizen.ca

Recent Work by Neil

Prince George social worker wins B.C. award

Prince George social worker wins B.C. award

“Heather Lamb is an exceptional and compassionate social worker who has made significant contributions improving the lives of British Columbians."
More sleeping in, less showering, B.C. power usage report finds

More sleeping in, less showering, B.C. power usage report finds

Working from home also means the opportunity to fit in chores during the day
Alberta team to investigate Prince George RCMP

Alberta team to investigate Prince George RCMP

The Prince George RCMP is under investigation over allegations its members were sexually abusing Indigenous girls 20 years ago.
Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

Two B.C. men reconnect over 35-year-old photo

We're both in our 50s now. I'm still a journalist and he's still skateboarding.
Prince George has B.C.'s worst elementary school, report finds

Prince George has B.C.'s worst elementary school, report finds

The school received a score of 0.2 out of 10 to finish last out of 870 schools assessed.
Terrace sawmill, bioenergy plant closing indefinitely

Terrace sawmill, bioenergy plant closing indefinitely

The closure includes both the mill and its pellet plant, Skeena Bioenergy.
Neil Godbout: Want to sleep better? Tape your mouth shut

Neil Godbout: Want to sleep better? Tape your mouth shut

It’s been a year-and-a-half now and a game changer for me.
Neil Godbout: Where have all the convenience stores gone?

Neil Godbout: Where have all the convenience stores gone?

The business model for convenience stores big and small was built upon grocery stores only being open eight hours a day, six days a week and closed Sundays.
Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Should government leave people suffering on the streets with their individual rights intact or should government supersede those rights and impose health and safety treatment on unwilling individuals?
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