

Elections Alberta 'ready to deliver' as advanced referendum polls to open this week
EDMONTON - Albertans can start trekking to the polls this week to have their say on whether it's time to look at quitting Confederation. Advanced polls for the Oct. 19 referendum are set to open Tuesday, and if requests for mail-in ballots are any indi...
Oct 11, 2026
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France's envoy says Carney admired for response to 'extremely radical' U.S.
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador to Canada says her country admires the Carney government's response to "extremely radical" American demands and is calling for swift action to boost Canada's strategic ties with Europe. "My mission is very clear. It's t...
Oct 11, 2026
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Aaron Barnard talks about experience on Season 13 of Alone
After surviving nearly three months in the Arctic wilderness, Aaron Barnard is back home in Prince George reflecting on an unforgettable experience on Season 13 of the History Channel's Alone: World Championship. Barnard, the lone Canadian contestant in the competition, spent 87 days living in the harsh conditions of t...
Oct 9, 2026
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FireSmart assessments for your rural property this fall come with a potential reward
Rural property owners are being encouraged to book a FireSmart assessment this fall, giving residents an opportunity to learn how to better protect their homes and properties from the threat of wildfire. The Regional District of Fraser-George is even offering incentives as part of their work to determine your property ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Salvation Army
New Salvation Army commercial kitchen aims to boost food security, local entrepreneurs
Oct 9, 2026
City Council
Council approves 24 additional parking spaces at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre
Oct 9, 2026
Resident wants limits on powerful home lights
Oct 9, 2026
Winter is coming
Prince George begins winter shutdown of outdoor recreation facilities
Oct 9, 2026
Cougars
Broncos present next Cougars test
Oct 9, 2026

Prince George

Salvation Army
New Salvation Army commercial kitchen aims to boost food security, local entrepreneurs
PRINCE GEORGE - For Chantelle Point, baking day means cinnamon buns, dinner rolls and bread, all prepared for the customers who will show up at her porch."Every Saturday I open a porch bakery," Point said. "And it's exactly what it sounds. It's just a bakery on my porch."But before the baking can re...
Oct 9, 2026
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City Council
Council approves 24 additional parking spaces at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Relief was the prevailing emotion for members of the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre after Prince George city council backed a plan to add 24 parking spaces near the facility.Members of the centre gathered in council chambers to hear the outcome after concerns about parking, congestion and safety were bro...
Oct 9, 2026
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Resident wants limits on powerful home lights
PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George resident says a very bright light is taking over his property, and he wants the city to set rules for strong residential lighting. Eric Paulson says his rear deck is flooded with light at night, and the patio he built in the back corner of his yard is also lit up. He finds it hard to enj...
Oct 9, 2026
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Winter is coming
Prince George begins winter shutdown of outdoor recreation facilities
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is beginning its seasonal shutdown of outdoor recreational facilities as cooler temperatures arrive.As of October 9, all drinking fountains and the Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Spray Park have been turned off and winterized to prevent freezing.More facilities will close Octobe...
Oct 9, 2026
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What's Trending
Salvation Army
New Salvation Army commercial kitchen aims to boost food security, local entrepreneurs
Oct 9, 2026
City Council
Council approves 24 additional parking spaces at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre
Oct 9, 2026
Resident wants limits on powerful home lights
Oct 9, 2026
Winter is coming
Prince George begins winter shutdown of outdoor recreation facilities
Oct 9, 2026
Cougars
Broncos present next Cougars test
Oct 9, 2026

Northern BC

Municipal elections
Alan highlights community safety, food security in Area H re-election bid
ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE - Incumbent Area H Director Dannielle Alan is seeking a fourth term representing the Robson Valley-Canoe area in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.Alan faces former McBride councillor Joe Kolida in the October 17 municipal election.Speaking with CKPG News, Alan said one of her biggest prio...
Oct 7, 2026
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Municipal elections
Kolida focuses on growth, housing and health care in Area H campaign
MCBRIDE - Joe Kolida says economic development, housing and health care are among his top priorities as he campaigns for the Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe) seat on the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board.Kolida is challenging incumbent director Dannielle Alan in the October 17 local government election.A lifelo...
Oct 6, 2026
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Provincial election
Giddens launches re-election bid in Prince George-Mackenzie
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Kiel Giddens has officially launched his re-election campaign, seeking another term under the Conservative banner in the upcoming provincial election.Giddens, who has represented the riding for the past two years, said the decision to run again was driven by a desire to conti...
Oct 2, 2026
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Provincial election
Conservatives nominate Diane Black in Nechako Lakes
VANDERHOOF - The Conservative Party of British Columbia has officially nominated Diane Black as its candidate for the Nechako Lakes riding in the upcoming provincial election.The riding is currently represented by Conservative leader John Rustad, who is not seeking re-election. Rustad has held the vast rural northern r...
Oct 2, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026

Municipal elections
Advance voting off to record start in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George voters are turning out in strong numbers through the first two days of advance voting in the 2026 municipal election.The City says 1,176 ballots were cast Wednesday, October 7, followed by another 1,079 on Thursday.Wednesday's total marked the highest single-day advance voting turnout on r...
Oct 9, 2026
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Simon Yu defends acute care tower vote as he seeks second term as mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George voters prepare to head to the polls on October 17, incumbent Mayor Simon Yu says he wants to build on the progress made during his first four years in office and continue positioning the city for future growth.Yu, who was first elected mayor in 2022, is seeking a second term and points ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Brian Skakun calls for less infighting, more action at city hall in council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George voters prepare for the October 17 municipal election, longtime city councillor Brian Skakun says experience, economic development and responsible spending will be central to his campaign for an eighth term on council.Skakun, one of the longest-serving members of Prince George City Counc...
Oct 8, 2026
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Kyle Sampson pitches experience and fresh leadership in mayoral run
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George voters prepare for the October 17 municipal election, incumbent councillor Kyle Sampson says his combination of experience, energy and a willingness to listen make him the right choice to become the city's next mayor.Sampson, first elected to city council in 2018 at the age of 25, is se...
Oct 8, 2026
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Cariboo Region

Search and Rescue
Missing hiker rescued after extensive search near Quesnel
QUESNEL -A missing person was safely rescued Monday morning following a large-scale search operation in the Cottonwood and Victoria Creek Forest Service Road area east of Quesnel.Quesnel Search and Rescue was called in by RCMP on the afternoon of October 4 after the individual failed to return to a designated meeting l...
Oct 5, 2026
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Head-On Collision
Impairment suspected in highway crash that injures two near Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A driver and a passenger had to be extricated from a vehicle after a collision on the Cariboo Highway south of Williams Lake. Williams Lake RCMP say officers responded to a head-on collision on Highway 97 at Mission Road at around 6:30 p.m. last Friday (Sept. 25) where two occupants were found tra...
Oct 2, 2026
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Transportation
Drive relative to conditions campaign urges B.C. drivers to slow down this October
As fall weather settles across British Columbia, police are reminding motorists that changing road conditions require a change in driving habits.October marks the BC Association of Chiefs of Police's annual Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, aimed at reducing crashes caused by drivers travelling too fast for weathe...
Oct 1, 2026
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Crime
Quesnel RCMP seize two loaded handguns in separate incidents
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP seized two loaded handguns and a quantity of drugs in two separate incidents over a three-day period, resulting in multiple arrests and firearm-related charges.The first incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 26, at approximately 8:15 p.m. During a proactive patrol near the Anderson Drive soccer fi...
Sep 29, 2026
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Sports

Timberwolves vs. WolfPack
UNBC Timberwolves have mixed results against TRU WolfPack
PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams had mixed results against the TRU Wolfpack at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops Saturday night (Oct. 10). The men's team followed up their first win of the season with another as a late game goal from Hagon Kim earned the Timberwolves a 1-0 victory. Kim's free kick found the ba...
Oct 11, 2026
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UNBC Timberwolves
UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams show mixed results, men take first win of the season
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams were in Kelowna on Friday (Oct. 9) with mixed results against the UBC Okanagan Heat, including the men's team's first win of the season. The men's Timberwolves left the match with a 1-4-6 record after their 4-0 shutout victory. Midfielder Mehdi Bounaaja played up a ste...
Oct 10, 2026
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Cougars
Broncos present next Cougars test
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Cougars return to the CN Centre on Sunday afternoon looking to build on their early-season success when they host the Swift Current Broncos.While games have been few and far between to start the season, the Cougars have been busy putting in the work at practice as they prepare for anothe...
Oct 9, 2026
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Canada

Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA - Canada is joining more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries say in a joint statement they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of violent at...
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Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for." "This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different," he said in the video message. "A week from today,...
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. "In the defence sector and in other equally strategic sec...
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Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined...
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Carney: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. But on the same day, Carney also expressed to Ukraine's leader tha...
Oct 11, 2026
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World

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Pre...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. Reyes i...
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Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
LONDON (AP) - A suspected terror plot at a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indi...
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