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Prince George set to light up the holidays with first-ever drone show
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents are invited to usher in the holiday season as the City of Prince George hosts its Annual Civic Light Up on Friday, Nov. 27.This year's celebration will feature a new attraction for the first time in the event's 31-year history: a synchronized aerial drone show presented by Drone Light Show Can...
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Special Weather Statement
Winds gusts of up to 80 km/h expected for Prince George and the Cariboo
PRINCE GEORGE - Strong, gusty winds are in store for Prince George Friday (Nov. 6). Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Prince George, McGregor, Cariboo and 100 Mile regions, as well as Highway 97 from Clinton to 100 Mile House, as a strong, low-pressure system will bring a prolonged perio...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
'North of Queer' set to debut on the big screen
A new documentary is preparing to hit the big screen as North of Queer gets ready for its public debut in partnership with the Northern BC Queer Connection Society. The film explores the experiences, stories and perspectives of LGBTQ2S+ individuals living in northern communities, highlighting both the challenges and co...
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Testing out the Salvation Army's new community kitchen for local groups and entrepreneurs
The Salvation Army is opening the doors to its new community kitchen in Prince George, creating a space designed to support local organizations, businesses and community groups. The commercial-style kitchen is available for rent and can be used by groups that need access to a certified food preparation space. Organizer...
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Prince George set to light up the holidays with first-ever drone show
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Vehicle incident halts traffic on Hart Highway north of Prince George
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2026 federal budget
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Prince George set to light up the holidays with first-ever drone show
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents are invited to usher in the holiday season as the City of Prince George hosts its Annual Civic Light Up on Friday, Nov. 27.This year's celebration will feature a new attraction for the first time in the event's 31-year history: a synchronized aerial drone show presented by Drone Light Show Can...
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Highway Watch
Vehicle incident halts traffic on Hart Highway north of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Traffic is halted on Highway 97 north of Prince George. DriveBC first reported of a vehicle incident on the Hart Highway at Redrocky Road, north of Bear Lake, shortly after 7:00 a.m. Friday (Nov. 6). The stretch of Highway 97 is closed in both directions with no detour available. Drivers are asked to wa...
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Special Weather Statement
Winds gusts of up to 80 km/h expected for Prince George and the Cariboo
PRINCE GEORGE - Strong, gusty winds are in store for Prince George Friday (Nov. 6). Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Prince George, McGregor, Cariboo and 100 Mile regions, as well as Highway 97 from Clinton to 100 Mile House, as a strong, low-pressure system will bring a prolonged perio...
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2026 federal budget
Forestry gets a boost with federal budget
PRINCE GEORGE - The federal government is promising billions of dollars in new support for Canada's struggling forestry sector as part of Budget 2026, with investments aimed at modernizing mills, strengthening fibre supply and developing higher-value forest products.The measures could have significant implications for ...
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Northern BC
NeighbourLink receives $40,000
CO-OP supports NeighbourLink
VANDERHOOF - NeighbourLink Vanderhoof was given a $40,000 donation from Four Rivers Co-op at a cheque presentation held in Vanderhoof today.The donation is part of the co-op's new Community Match Program, started this year. Four Rivers Co-op members voted on which eligible group would receive the money.Representatives ...
Nov 5, 2026
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MVI
Bus crash south of Mackenzie leaves about 20 people injured
UPDATE (3:30pm) BC Emergency Health Services has just sent a statement to CKPG News with more details on this mornings bus crash south of Mackenzie. The statement reads:"Multiple ambulance resources were dispatched including six ambulances with primary and advanced care paramedics, six air ambulances with critical...
Nov 4, 2026
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Air Qaulity
Air quality warning in effect for Vanderhoof area
VANDERHOOF, B.C. - Residents in the Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof area are asked to postpone or reduce strenuous activities. Environment Canada issued an air quality warning for the Stuart - Nechako region just before midnight Monday (Nov. 2) due to elevated fine particulate matter. The weather agency says exposure to fin...
Nov 2, 2026
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community
Hockey marathon to raise funds for cancer care in Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - A new community fundraising event is set to hit the ice this winter, bringing together hockey players, families and supporters from across Northern British Columbia in support of local cancer care.A dedicated group of volunteers is launching Pucks for a Purpose: 24 Hours of Remembrance and Hope, a 24-ho...
Oct 29, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal Elections
New Prince George council faces steep learning curve as majority of chamber changes
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council will look dramatically different when its new members take their seats, with the majority of the council chamber changing following the October 17 election.After four years with the same council structure of eight councillors and the mayor, only four familiar faces will return...
Oct 21, 2026
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Civic Elections
Five new faces prepare to tackle big decisions at Prince George City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - The campaign signs scattered throughout Prince George spoke to the interest in the civic election, and that interest carried through to the polls.When the new council takes its place around the horseshoe next month, five new faces will be among those making decisions at City Hall. Two councillors-elect ...
Oct 20, 2026
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RDFFG
New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal Election
Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
PRINCE GEORGE - There was a changing of the guard in Prince George Saturday night, and it extended well beyond the mayor's chair.Outgoing Mayor Simon Yu congratulated mayor-elect Garth Frizzell following a close race that will usher in not only a new mayor but a substantially different city council.Only three of the ei...
Oct 19, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Special Weather Statement
Winds gusts of up to 80 km/h expected for Prince George and the Cariboo
PRINCE GEORGE - Strong, gusty winds are in store for Prince George Friday (Nov. 6). Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Prince George, McGregor, Cariboo and 100 Mile regions, as well as Highway 97 from Clinton to 100 Mile House, as a strong, low-pressure system will bring a prolonged perio...
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Prescribed Burns
Hectares of woody debris to be burned in pair of wildfire risk reduction projects near 100 Mile
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A pair of prescribed burns are on the horizon for the 100 Mile area. First up, the BC Wildfire Service says crews will burn nearly three hectares of woody debris near Watch Lake south of 100 Mile House. It's part of a project that covers a total of 39.4 hectares, adjacent to properties in the Gre...
Nov 4, 2026
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quesnel
Stolen truck recovered after serious crash in Quesnel; RCMP warn public against pursuing suspects
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP have recovered a stolen pickup truck following a serious collision in downtown Quesnel on Sunday afternoon and are reminding residents not to take the law into their own hands when they encounter suspected stolen property.The brown Ford F-250 was reported stolen from a property on Pentland Cresce...
Nov 2, 2026
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cariboo region
Man charged following RCMP search near 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE - A 36-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence near 100 Mile House earlier this week.According to police, members of the 100 Mile House RCMP and the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit carried out a search warrant on October 28 at a home in the 5400-bl...
Oct 30, 2026
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Sports
School Sports
College Heights claims historic title
PRINCE GEORGE- The College Heights Cougars are city champions after defeating the Duchess Park Condors in straight sets to claim the 2026 Senior Boys Volleyball City Championship.The victory was especially meaningful for a Cougars team that came up short in last year's championship match. This time, College Heights com...
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community
UNBC Legacy Night raises nearly $129,000 for student-athletes
PRINCE GEORGE - The 12th annual UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Night raised $128,927 to support student-athletes through bursaries and scholarships, marking another successful year for the fundraising event.Presented by Canadian Tire and held on Oct. 21 at the Prince George Civic Centre, the evening brought together communit...
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Cougars can't hang on in dying seconds, fall to Warriors 3-2 in overtime
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars were two seconds away from victory but couldn't hold on in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Moose Jaw Warriors Wednesday (Nov. 4) from CN Centre. The Cougars opened the scoring nearly halfway through the first period when Jett Lajoie pounced on a loose puck in front of the crease. Pr...
Nov 5, 2026
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Canada
'He's made it clear': Gretzky backs Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors
TORONTO - Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada's decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent th...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in October. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 8.7 per cent (9.1) _ Prince Edward Island 7.4 per cen...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely becaus...
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National employment numbers for October from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's October employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.7 per cent (6.5) Employment rate: 60.5 per cent (60.6) Participation rate: 64.8 per cent (64.8) Number unemployed: 1,507,70...
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Carney heads to Winnipeg to tout budget plan to end homelessness in 10 years
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Winnipeg today to highlight new measures in the federal budget aimed at eliminating homelessness within 10 years. It's a goal some support workers are applauding, while cautioning that solutions must involve mo...
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In the news today: Liberals tout budget, October jobs data, Canadiens' OT winner
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Champagne, Carney travelling across country to sell federal budget to Canadians Canada's leaders are fanning out today to sell communities on this year's federal b...
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World
Republican Jeff Hurd wins reelection to U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Dwayne Romero. Hurd was first elected to the House in 2024, representing Colorado's rural Wes...
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Republican Anthony Constantino wins election to U.S. House in New York's 21st Congressional District
Republican Anthony Constantino won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York's 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Blake Gendebien. Constantino took over his father's printing business and later founded his ...
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Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The people wh...
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