Carney expresses confidence in producer demand for new West Coast oil pipeline
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed confidence Thursday that oilsands producers will be keen to spend on expansion projects to fill the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, which has been deemed Canada's first project of national interest. "Thes...
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Wanted Wednesday
Prince George RCMP searching for man wanted for mischief and theft
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are looking for a wanted 42-year-old man. Christopher Benjamin Emmorey is wanted on three unendorsed warrants for failure to comply with probation, mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000. In a news release issued Wednesday (Sept. 30), RCMP say Emmorey is considered dangerous and...
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'The Betrayal of BC Rail' subject of new book by Chuck Fraser
A new book by a Prince George author is taking a fresh look at one of British Columbia's most debated transportation and political stories. Author Chuck Fraser has released 'The Betrayal of BC Rail', a book that examines the history of BC Rail and the events surrounding the railway's lease to Canadian National in 2004....
Sep 29, 2026
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Health in Space exhibit rolls into Prince George
What does it take to keep a human being healthy in space? The answer is more complex than you might think. Health in Space: Daring to Explore is a travelling exhibition developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. We visit this new stop at The Exploration Place on ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Transportation
Drive relative to conditions campaign urges B.C. drivers to slow down this October
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Wanted Wednesday
Prince George RCMP searching for man wanted for mischief and theft
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mr. PG wears orange
Sep 29, 2026
City Council
Prince George faces nearly $900 Million in civic facility costs over next 20 years
Sep 29, 2026
Municipal Elections
Municipal, provincial election overlap raises concerns about voter confusion
Sep 29, 2026
Prince George
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...
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Wanted Wednesday
Prince George RCMP searching for man wanted for mischief and theft
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are looking for a wanted 42-year-old man. Christopher Benjamin Emmorey is wanted on three unendorsed warrants for failure to comply with probation, mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000. In a news release issued Wednesday (Sept. 30), RCMP say Emmorey is considered dangerous and...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mr. PG wears orange
PRINCE GEORGE - For the first time in its history, one of Prince George's most recognizable landmarks is wearing orange in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The towering Mr. PG statue was fitted with a giant orange shirt Tuesday, transforming a longtime symbol of the city into a symbol of remembra...
Sep 29, 2026
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City Council
Prince George faces nearly $900 Million in civic facility costs over next 20 years
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is staring down a massive infrastructure challenge, with a newly completed facilities master plan estimating nearly $900 million will be needed over the next two decades to maintain, renew, redevelop and replace dozens of city-owned buildings.The report serves as a comprehensiv...
Sep 29, 2026
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Northern BC
Transportation
Winter tire requirements take effect across B.C. on October 1
PRINCE GEORGE - Drivers across British Columbia are being reminded that winter tire regulations take effect October 1, but safety experts say meeting the minimum legal requirement may not be enough for challenging winter conditions.Road Safety at Work has launched its annual Winter Driving Safety campaign, encouraging ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Provincial politics
NDP names Jesse Gervais as candidate in Nechako Lakes
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC NDP has nominated Jesse Gervais as its candidate for the Nechako Lakes riding in the upcoming provincial election.Gervais, who currently serves as Director of Community Services and Deputy Corporate Officer for the District of Fraser Lake, brings a background in rural development, having worked w...
Sep 29, 2026
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Drug Trafficking Investigation
Cash and drugs seized after police execute search warrants in Chetwynd
CHETWYND, B.C. - Police seized a notable amount of cash and drugs from two homes in Chetwynd earlier this month. Chetwynd RCMP say officers executed a pair of search warrants on the 5100-block of 42 Street Northeast and the 4700-block of Wabi Crescent on Sept. 19. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 29), RCMP say f...
Sep 29, 2026
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Municipal elections
Joe Rositano seeks Area F director's seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Longtime East Line resident and community volunteer Joe Rositano is one of four candidates seeking to become Electoral Area F director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.Rositano, who immigrated to Canada from Naples, Italy, with his family in 1955, has deep roots in the Upper Fraser and Wi...
Sep 28, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
2026 municipal elections
Council candidates debate taxes, transparency and social supports at all-candidates forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates seeking a seat on Prince George city council tackled a wide range of issues during an all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council on Sunday, Sept. 27.Questions focused on municipal spending, taxation, social programs, affordability, transparency at City Hall and responses ...
Sep 29, 2026
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2026 Municipal Elections
Stewart pitches experience, downtown safety focus in bid for mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayoral candidate Roy Stewart says Prince George needs experienced leadership and a tougher approach to downtown safety as he makes his second run for the city's top job in the 2026 municipal election.Speaking with CKPG News as part of its ongoing election coverage, Stewart argued the city has failed to...
Sep 29, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Trustee pay, SOGI among key issues at SD57 All-Candidates Forum
PRINCE GEORGE - School trustee remuneration and support for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) resources emerged as two of the most-discussed topics during a School District 57 all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council at Vanier Hall on Sunday, September 27.Candidates seeking one of fiv...
Sep 28, 2026
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Municipal elections
Joe Rositano seeks Area F director's seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Longtime East Line resident and community volunteer Joe Rositano is one of four candidates seeking to become Electoral Area F director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.Rositano, who immigrated to Canada from Naples, Italy, with his family in 1955, has deep roots in the Upper Fraser and Wi...
Sep 28, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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...
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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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2026 municipal elections
Quesnel city council candidate Jeremy Drew promises fresh perspective and focus on community priorities
QUESNEL - Quesnel city council candidate Jeremy Drew says he is bringing a fresh perspective to the municipal election campaign, with a platform focused on downtown safety, fiscal responsibility, healthcare recruitment and strengthening Indigenous relations.Drew has lived in Quesnel for more than 20 years and raised hi...
Sep 26, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Joni Davis calls for greater focus on taxpayers and community services in bid for Quesnel city council
QUESNEL - Quesnel city council candidate Joni Davis says her decision to enter municipal politics was driven by personal experience and a desire to improve access to services for residents while ensuring taxpayers receive value for their money.Davis, who owns an online travel agency and works with a team located across...
Sep 26, 2026
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Sports
BCHL
Spruce Kings add defenceman Vincent Croteau
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have added defenceman Vincent Croteau to their active roster ahead of the BCHL season.The 18-year-old from Carignan, Quebec, stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds. Croteau most recently played with the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Last s...
Sep 29, 2026
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Spruce Kings
Offence powers kings to sweep
Prince George-The Prince George Spruce Kings enjoyed a perfect weekend on home ice, defeating the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday before following it up with a victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday at Kopar Memorial Arena.The offensive fireworks began Friday night against the Warriors. Prince George got o...
Sep 28, 2026
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Kodiaks 78 - Broncos 18
Kodiaks earn 78-18 win in season's final home game
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks earned a 78-18 win over the Kamloops Broncos on Saturday night (Sept.26) in their final home game for the season at Masich Place Stadium. The win brought the Kodiaks up to a 3-6 record, with the team's three wins all coming from their matchups against the 0-9 Broncos. The Kodia...
Sep 27, 2026
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Canada
Supreme Court to examine jurisdictional question in alleged cryptocurrency fraud case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look into whether an Ontario court had jurisdiction to impose a statutory freeze on cryptocurrency in an alleged fraud case. Three Nigerian citizens are accused of defrauding a person in Canada of about $65,000...
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QuickQuotes: Reaction to the Pacific Link pipeline project
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that the Pacific Link pipeline project is the first to be designated a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act. The designation allows the federal government to streamline th...
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Health ministers say Ottawa needs to renew mental health, home care funding
OTTAWA - Health ministers from across the country say they're worried about "profound and negative" effects on patients and health-care jobs if federal funding agreements for mental health, addictions and home care are not renewed in this year's budget...
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A timeline for Pacific Link, the 'national interest' Alberta-B.C. pipeline plan
CALGARY - A new million-barrel-per-day oilsands pipeline to the West Coast is the first to be deemed a project of national interest - a key step if the proposal is to advance. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the ...
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Indigenous groups given just two months to consult on pipeline project designation
OTTAWA - Indigenous communities along the route for the newly announced West Coast oil pipeline were given just two months for consultations on whether the pipeline should be designated a project of national interest - and that was still more than the ...
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How has medical understanding of 'shaken baby syndrome' evolved?
TORONTO - An Ontario mother's acquittal in the death of her infant son is the latest display of medical evidence of shaken baby syndrome discredited in the courtroom. Jennifer Gaskin had been convicted of manslaughter in the death of her 2 1/2-month-ol...
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World
Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence
BOSTON (AP) - The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children. ...
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New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered not to engage in high-speed car chases and to make vehicle stops only if they have completed specific training, under new internal guidance issued after several drivers were shot in en...
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Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee's failed execution attempt, her lawyers say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike was in critical condition Thursday and receiving "lifesaving care" at a hospital, her lawyers said, a day after a failed attempt to execute her in what Tennessee's governor called a "deeply disturbing" outcome. ...
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