Prince George

Spruce Kings 7 Eagles 2
Spruce Kings blow out Eagles 7-2 for seventh straight win
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings retook first place in the overall British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) standings. Ryan Wachtel scored a hat trick and two assists as the Spruce Kings blew out the Surrey Eagles Sunday (Nov. 1) 7-2 at Kopar Memorial Arena. Charlie Spencer also scored a goal and four assist...
5h ago
Read More
Cougars 5 Giants 4
Cougars score late to salvage win over Giants
LANGLEY - The Prince George Cougars nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. After blowing a 4-1 lead in the third period, the Cougars scored with a minute and four seconds remaining to defeat the Vancouver Giants on the road Sunday (Nov. 1) 5-4. The Giants opened the scoring early in the first period, but Rile...
5h ago
Read More
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...
6h ago
Read More
Have You Seen This Woman?
RCMP searching for missing woman believed to be traveling between Kamloops and Prince George
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a 36-year-old woman. In a news release issued Sunday (Nov. 1), RCMP say Ashley Pruden is believed to be traveling between Kamloops and Prince George. She was reported missing on Friday (Oct. 30), and her family and police have been unable to find her....
7h ago
Read More

Northern BC

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...
6h ago
Read More
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
Read More
Post Secondary opportunities
Blackwater scholarship invests in youth
PRINCE GEORGE- A new scholarship program aimed at creating educational and career opportunities for Indigenous youth in British Columbia's mining sector has been launched by Artemis Gold and the Dean family.The Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining will provide funding for up to five Indigenous Grade 12 stu...
Oct 29, 2026
Read More
Fort ST John
RCMP investigating home invasion, suspect remains at large
FORT ST JOHN - Police officers in Fort St John are currently looking to identify and locate the suspect in a violent home invasion that occurred on October 27, 2026.The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. when an unknown man entered a residence on the 8900-block of 87 Street in Fort St John, B.C., after following one o...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More

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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More

Cariboo Region

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
Read More
provincial politics
B.C. Greens vow strong opposition role as smaller parties reflect on election results
PRINCE GEORGE - While the B.C. Conservatives celebrated their majority victory on election night, B.C. Greens Leader Emily Lowan struck a determined tone, telling supporters her party is prepared to play a significant role in holding the new government accountable.Speaking to supporters after the results became clear, ...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
Highway Watch
Spun out trucks halt southbound traffic on Highway 97 north of Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - Southbound traffic on a stretch of the Cariboo Highway nearly 20 kilometres north of Quesnel was halted. DriveBC first reported of spun out trucks on Highway 97 at Hush Lake at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 28). Drivers are told to expect major delays and watch for traffic control. Salting and crews ...
Oct 28, 2026
Read More
provincial politics
Doerkson promises action on healthcare, affordability and economic growth after election victory
PRINCE GEORGE - One day after leading the B.C. Conservatives to election victory, Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says British Columbians have delivered a clear mandate for change and his incoming government is ready to get to work.Speaking Sunday, Doerkson thanked voters across the province for placing their trust in...
Oct 27, 2026
Read More

Canada

Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid rise in far-right movements
OTTAWA - Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks as right-wing movements gain ground on the continent. Academics studying EU relations are testifying to the House foreign-affairs committe...
20m ago
Read More
Murder charge laid in death of 11-year-old boy reported missing in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY - Two people have been charged in the death of an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Burnaby, B.C., more than a year ago. Police received a report in September 2025 to check on the well-being of Kai Pavlovic, who was last known to be ...
20m ago
Read More
Canada presenting itself as climate leader at COP31, despite policy rollbacks
OTTAWA - Despite its rollbacks of climate policy, the Carney government will lead a delegation to the COP31 conference in Turkey next week presenting itself as an international climate leader. Government officials held a technical briefing for journali...
42m ago
Read More
Inside man or patsy? Crown, defence pitch narratives at trial of man accused in heist
Was a then-Air Canada employee an inside man who helped carry out one of the biggest gold heists in Canadian history, or a scapegoat exploited by a longtime friend and left to shoulder the blame? Those were the two competing scenarios presented to a Br...
1h ago
Read More
B.C. First Nations file legal challenges of federal decision on Pacific Link pipeline
VANCOUVER - Several First Nations in British Columbia have filed legal challenges to the federal government's decision to list the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline between Alberta to B.C.'s coast as a project of national interest, fast-tracking its r...
1h ago
Read More
Ottawa defends extradition treaty talks with UAE as civil society group sounds alarm
OTTAWA - The federal government is defending its plan to start talks on an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates as a civil society group issues a warning over the country's human-rights record. Canada and the UAE signed a free trade deal la...
1h ago
Read More