Tariffs
Tariffs deepen forestry uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's forestry sector is facing another significant challenge as new U.S. tariffs add pressure to an industry already struggling with mill closures, fibre shortages and years of trade disputes.The latest measures come on top of existing softwood lumber duties and are raising concerns about wha...
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Nechako Hatchery
Nechako salmon hatchery hailed as major step toward rebuilding struggling stocks
PRINCE GEORGE - Standing beside a construction site on PG Pulp Mill Road, Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced what officials are calling a significant investment in the future of salmon recovery in the Nechako River and the broader Fraser River watershed.The federal government has committed $38 million...
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Preparing for the worst: tips to make your property FireSmart
Wildfires are something no one likes to think about, but they are becoming a reality for many British Columbians each year. Property loss is a major concern when wildfires strike, but there are simple steps and best practices you can follow to help make your home less vulnerable to fire damage.
Aug 17, 2026
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PG Track and Field standouts represent at nationals in Regina
Prince George continues to produce some of the top track and field athletes in BC and once again the city had representation at Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Regina, SK. Meet Zavier Gladdish and Kasieobi Udumaga from the Prince George Track and Field Club fresh off their big wins at BC Summer G...
Aug 14, 2026
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Bird leaves Conservative Caucus, will sit as Independent MLA
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IIO clears Prince George RCMP officers in 2025 arrest that left man seriously injured
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Tariffs
Tariffs deepen forestry uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's forestry sector is facing another significant challenge as new U.S. tariffs add pressure to an industry already struggling with mill closures, fibre shortages and years of trade disputes.The latest measures come on top of existing softwood lumber duties and are raising concerns about wha...
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Nechako Hatchery
Nechako salmon hatchery hailed as major step toward rebuilding struggling stocks
PRINCE GEORGE - Standing beside a construction site on PG Pulp Mill Road, Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced what officials are calling a significant investment in the future of salmon recovery in the Nechako River and the broader Fraser River watershed.The federal government has committed $38 million...
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B.C. Politics
Bird leaves Conservative Caucus, will sit as Independent MLA
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird has announced she is leaving the Conservative Caucus and will continue serving her constituents as an Independent member of the Legislative Assembly.In a statement released Tuesday, Bird said the decision followed "considerable reflection" and was not m...
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Soldiers' names still mark the walls of a working Prince George building
PRINCE GEORGE - Crews work inside it today. Eighty-odd years ago, soldiers drilled on the same floor.The Kenroc building is one of two structures still standing from a Second World War army base that once dwarfed Prince George itself, according to George Davison, chair of the Prince George Heritage Commission.Davison s...
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Northern BC
Drug deaths
Unregulated drug deaths continue to take toll across northern B.C.
Unregulated drug toxicity claimed 138 lives in British Columbia in June, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service, bringing the provincial total to an average of 4.6 deaths per day. The latest figures show the toxic drug crisis remains a significant concern in communities across Northern B.C., ...
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b.c. politics
CentreBC Leader Mike Bernier kicks off province-wide tour as party seeks political middle ground
PRINCE GEORGE - CentreBC leader Mike Bernier has launched a province-wide listening tour from Prince George, hoping to build momentum for the fledgling political party as it attempts to carve out space between British Columbia's governing NDP and Official Opposition Conservatives.The former Peace River South MLA says t...
Aug 20, 2026
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wildfire prohibitions
Category 2 and 3 open fire to be prohibited for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service has implemented a prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning across the Stuart Nechako Forest District, also known as the VanJam Fire Zone, as wildfire risk remains a concern across the region.The ban takes effect at 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 and will remain in place u...
Aug 20, 2026
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transportation
Northern B.C. shuttle operators eligible for up to $75,000 in provincial funding
PRINCE GEORGE - Passenger shuttle operators serving rural and remote communities across central and northern British Columbia can now apply for up to $75,000 in operating funding through the Province's Northern Community Shuttle program.The funding initiative, supported by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and...
Aug 18, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
SD57
Trustee Sarah Holland seeking another term on School District 57 Board
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 Trustee Sarah Holland has announced she will seek re-election in the Oct. 17 local government election, saying she wants to build on the experience and knowledge gained during her first term on the Board of Education.Holland was elected in a 2023 by-election and is currently serving h...
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2026 municipal elections
Simon Yu running for a second term as Mayor of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu is seeking a second term as Mayor of Prince George, saying the city has made significant progress over the past four years but remains at a pivotal point in its development.Speaking against the backdrop of Prince George, Yu said his decision to run again stems from a belief that the work ...
Aug 19, 2026
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2026 muncipal elections
Bruce Wayne launches candidacy for Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Community advocate Bruce Wayne has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council in the municipal election scheduled for Oct. 17, 2026, unveiling a campaign initiative aimed at gathering feedback directly from residents across the city.The initiative, called The Empty Chair Project, will see Wa...
Aug 18, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Ernesto Caranto launches Prince George mayoral campaign
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George mayoral candidate Ernesto Caranto says improving public transportation and addressing crime in the downtown core would be his top priorities if elected.Caranto, who works as an acute care nursing assistant, announced his candidacy with a message centered on what he sees as gaps in the city...
Aug 17, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Charge laid
Charge laid in 2018 Quesnel Homicide
QUESNEL - A Quesnel man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a local resident nearly eight years ago.The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge against 54-year-old Shane Edison Fralic in the 2018 homicide of 31-year-old Rodney Clement.Police say Clement was dropped off at G.R...
Aug 24, 2026
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100 Mile ER
Emergency department in 100 Mile to close for most of Monday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - For the 38th time in 2026, the emergency department at 100 Mile District General Hospital will be temporarily closed. Interior Health says emergency services in 100 Mile House will be unavailable Monday (Aug. 24) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents in the 100 Mile area in need of emergency car...
Aug 24, 2026
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Tour de North riders prepare for Northern B.C. journey with training ride this weekend
QUESNEL - With the 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de North just weeks away, riders are preparing to hit the road for an escorted training ride between Quesnel and Williams Lake this weekend.The training event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, will give residents an opportunity to see the team in action as cyclists build str...
Aug 20, 2026
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Watchdog clears B.C. Mounties after man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound
QUESNEL - The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO) has concluded its investigation into an incident in Quesnel that resulted in a man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound.The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, after police received reports of gunshots at a residence in the 500 block of Nason...
Aug 18, 2026
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Sports
Prince George Kodiaks take down
Prince George Kodiaks take down Kamloops Broncos
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks earned their second win of the season against the Kamloops Broncos at Hillside Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 22). Their 36-23 victory gave the Kodiaks a 2-3 record for the season, placing them two points behind the 3-2 Westshore Rebels. Meanwhile, the Broncos remain winless this...
Aug 23, 2026
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unbc athletics
UNBC Timberwolves add German defender Luis Hirsch to men's soccer roster
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its roster with the addition of German defender Luis Hirsch, who has committed to the Green and Gold for the upcoming season.Originally from Baden-Baden, Germany, the 18-year-old brings versatility to the Timberwolves lineup. Hirsch can play bo...
Aug 18, 2026
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Okanagan Sun outshines Prince George Kodiaks
PRINCE GEORGE - The Okanagan Sun handed the Prince George Kodiaks their third loss of 2026 season on Saturday night (Aug 15). In the Kodiaks first away game of the young season, the Sun earned a 67-12 victory over the visiting team from Prince George. The Kodiaks sank to a 1-3 record on the season, while the Sun rose 3...
Aug 16, 2026
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Canada
B.C.'s Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response in U.S.-Canada trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to look at non-tariff measures in response to the latest escalation in the trade war with the United States. Eby applauded Carney's steps to stand up to U.S...
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Quebec's next administration facing immigration challenges
QUÉBEC - While the impacts of immigration reforms have been a hot political issue in Quebec in recent years, voters are still waiting for the political parties to unveil how they plan to address the issue in their election campaign platforms. Quebec Pr...
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Fact File: Trump makes misleading claims about Canada-U.S. trade, economy
As the Canadian government hits back at the United States over new tariffs imposed last week, the countries' economic relationship is in the spotlight. U.S. President Donald Trump started his week with a series of Truth Social posts taking aim at Canad...
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The federal government pledged a $7.5B tariff-relief package. Here's what's in it.
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced a new package of relief for businesses and workers affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, which are targeted at a wide variety of sectors ranging from honey and wine production t...
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Who gets to name a lake? What to know about Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario
One of the Great Lakes has become the latest target in U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, highlighting his penchant for renaming bodies of water and landmarks. The United States is "giving serious consideration" to changing the name o...
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Fourth Montreal police officer suspended in racism and misconduct investigation
MONTREAL - A fourth Montreal police officer was suspended earlier this month as part of an investigation into allegations of racism and misconduct involving a now-disbanded patrol unit in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood, the force announced Tues...
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World
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A candidate with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. senator advanced Tuesday to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. Dan J. Sullivan, who goes by ...
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Businessman Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor with Trump's endorsement
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump's social media attacks on Mazzei's rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond. Ahe...
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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina's general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice...
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