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PRINCE GEORGE - Now that details are out about the new involuntary care facility coming to Prince George, logistics are now in question, specifically, will there be people to staff it properly. Plus the provincial Conservatives say that while the new mandatory care facility announced for Prince George is a step in the ...
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Prince George involuntary care facility timeline questioned
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George has officially been confirmed as the future home of one of British Columbia's next involuntary care facilities, but the timeline for opening the centre is already becoming a major point of debate.Premier David Eby was in Prince George Friday to announce that the former Youth Containment Ce...
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Meet Mini Kiss 'The Hottest Littlest Band in the World'
Think you know KISS? Think smaller. MINIKISS, the world-famous KISS tribute band made up entirely of little people, has spent decades proving that rock and roll isn't measured in inches. Known as "The Hottest Littlest Band in the World," the group has built an international following with its high-energy perf...
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Take a flight above Mount Robson Provincial Park
There are few sights in British Columbia as awe-inspiring as Mount Robson. Standing at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), it is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towering above the surrounding landscape and drawing visitors from around the world. Join us in partnership with Tourism Valemount and Robson Helimagic with ...
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July 13, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - Now that details are out about the new involuntary care facility coming to Prince George, logistics are now in question, specifically, will there be people to staff it properly. Plus the provincial Conservatives say that while the new mandatory care facility announced for Prince George is a step in the ...
17h ago
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involuntary care
Prince George involuntary care facility timeline questioned
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George has officially been confirmed as the future home of one of British Columbia's next involuntary care facilities, but the timeline for opening the centre is already becoming a major point of debate.Premier David Eby was in Prince George Friday to announce that the former Youth Containment Ce...
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Involuntary Care
Staffing will be a challenge for new mental health facility
PRINCE GEORGE - People living with severe mental-health challenges, addictions and acquired brain injuries in northern British Columbia will soon have access to a new involuntary-care facility in Prince George, part of a provincewide expansion that will add 132 specialized beds to the health-care system.The B.C. govern...
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angus project
Province issues environmental assessment certificate for silica sand mine, northeast of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province of British Columbia has granted an environmental assessment certificate to Vitreo Minerals Ltd. for its proposed Angus silica sand mine near Bear Lake, about 60 kilometres north of Prince George, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the project.The decision was made by Environment and Par...
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Missing person
RCMP seek public help to locate missing McBride area man
McBRIDE, B.C. - McBride RCMP are asking for the public's assistance as efforts continue to locate a missing 61-year-old man who was reported missing nearly a week ago.Police say Lindsay Hamill was reported missing on July 8, 2026. Since then, investigators and search efforts have focused on the Castle Creek area, where...
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angus project
Province issues environmental assessment certificate for silica sand mine, northeast of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province of British Columbia has granted an environmental assessment certificate to Vitreo Minerals Ltd. for its proposed Angus silica sand mine near Bear Lake, about 60 kilometres north of Prince George, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the project.The decision was made by Environment and Par...
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Four First Nations open Ncha Koh Industrial Park near Vanderhoof
VANDERHOOF - Four First Nations are transforming the old Plateau sawmill near Vanderhoof into an industrial development owned by Indigenous communities.The Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Saikuz, and Lheidli T'enneh First Nations officially opened Ncha Koh Industrial Park on Friday. The park sits on the old sawmill propert...
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Premier announces location of Prince George involuntary care facility
PRINCE GEORGE - On Friday, July 10, B.C. Premier David Eby announced the location for Prince George's new involuntary care facility. The new facility will be at 1211 Gunn Rd., which is the site of the former Prince George Youth Custody Centre, and will have 72 beds.Plans for a involuntary care facility were announced b...
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Cariboo Region
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Northern B.C. communities receive housing grants, but Prince George left off funding list
PRINCE GEORGE - More than a dozen Northern B.C. communities are receiving provincial funding to help speed up housing development approvals, but Prince George was notably absent from the list of successful applicants.The B.C. government announced that 56 local governments will share $9 million through the latest intake...
Jul 06, 2026
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Provincial politics
Prince George MLA Sheldon Clare named Official Opposition House Leader
VICTORIA, B.C. - Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare has been appointed Official Opposition House Leader as part of a newly announced leadership team for the Conservative Party of B.C. caucus.The appointment was revealed by Conservative Party of B.C. Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay as she unveiled her caucus leade...
Jun 29, 2026
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MVI
Pickup driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Highway 97 crash
QUESNEL, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a serious collision that left one person with life-threatening injuries and forced the closure of Highway 97 for several hours on Saturday afternoon.According to Quesnel RCMP, officers were called to the scene at approximately 1:14 p.m. on June 27 following a collision involving a...
Jun 29, 2026
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HealthIM expansion aims to improve police response to mental-health crises in Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - Police agencies, health-care providers and individuals experiencing crises across northeastern British Columbia are set to benefit from the expansion of a digital public-safety tool designed to improve how officers respond to mental-health and substance-use emergencies.The system, known as HealthIM, is ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Sports
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Spruce Kings unveil 2026-27 regular season schedule
PRINCE GEORGE - The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has released its schedule for the 2026-27 regular season, with the campaign set to begin on Sept. 18, 2026, and conclude on March 28, 2027.As part of the league-wide schedule, the Prince George Spruce Kings will play a 52-game regular season slate, consisting of...
Jul 07, 2026
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Spruce Kings add Max Mahoney to their 2026-27 roster
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have strengthened their roster for the 2026-27 BCHL season, announcing the commitment of forward Max Mahoney, a standout offensive player from the Ontario Junior Hockey League.The 6-foot, 179-pound Toronto native joins the Spruce Kings after spending the past two seasons w...
Jul 07, 2026
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Dale Dergousoff's legacy of service earns place on UNBC Athletics Wall of Honour
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - When Dale Dergousoff arrived in Prince George in 2004, he wasn't seeking recognition or accolades. He came north for work, built a successful career, raised a family, and became a respected member of the community.More than two decades later, however, Dergousoff's impact on one local institution h...
Jul 03, 2026
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Canada
U.S. moves to slap more tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving to slap more tariffs on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada. A fact sheet provided by Mushrooms Canada says the U.S. department's preliminary antidumping duty determination proposes an 8.26 per cent ta...
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Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist
CALGARY - An environmental economist says the oilsands sector is on track for a "fairly significant" increase in greenhouse gas emissions, even with the Pathways carbon storage project moving forward. Dave Sawyer, who is with the Canadian Climate Inst...
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Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec
MIRABEL - The federal government is creating a research facility to advance Canada's military capabilities with drones. National Defence Minister David McGuinty was in Mirabel, Que., home to a major aerospace hub, to make the announcement. A group of 3...
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Sentencing for man whose driving while high on mushrooms prompted 50 calls to 911
NELSON - A man whose dangerous driving while high on mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle has been sentenced in British Columbia. Jivat Aragon-Martinez of Alberta was given a conditional sentenc...
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People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation
TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says the heat wave hitting Central Canada can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular conditions. The foundation says extreme heat puts more strain on the heart as it works to get more blood to ...
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Vancouver police praise teen victim's family after Kane Carter murder sentencing
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police are lauding family members, investigators and prosecutors who "did not give up" in finding justice for teenager Alfred Wong, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2018. The police reaction comes after Kane Carter was handed c...
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Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings: AP source
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Kylian Mbappé in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after 'slight' ankle injury
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco. Mbappé scored his eighth g...
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