Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown business owner, says Prince George City Council needs to return to what he calls its "fundamental responsibilities" b...
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Settlement reached
$5.25 Million settlement reached in Econo Lodge fire class action
PRINCE GEORGE - A $5.25 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit arising from the deadly 2020 fire at the Econo Lodge in Prince George.The lawsuit was launched following the July 8, 2020 blaze at the Victoria Street motel, which claimed the lives of three people and forced guests and others at the ...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Aaron Goodvin preparing for Hospice Country Music Festival on August 6
Aaron Goodvin and his band are set to play in Prince George on August 6 in support of the PG Hospice Palliative Care Society at their inaugural Country Music Festival! The festival will include performances from local bands kicking off at 1 pm and will finish off at 10 pm. Details on how to get your tickets here.
Aug 05, 2026
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
Get ready for the 2026 Canadian Native Fastball Championships
The 2026 Canadian Native Fastball Championships are on now at Carrie Jane Grey Park which includes Spruce City Stadium, Rotary Field, and more! Learn how you can join in on the action and what it takes to play the sport on the show. More information and scheduling available on Facebook here.
Jul 31, 2026
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Clinton residents still waiting for word on returning home
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Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
15h ago
Settlement reached
$5.25 Million settlement reached in Econo Lodge fire class action
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Fire
Basement fire causes $40,000 in damage on Redwood Street
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United Way BC reaching out for Wildfire
United Way BC reaching out for Wildfire Recovery donations
Aug 09, 2026
Prince George
Clinton residents still waiting for word on returning home
Prince George - Power has been restored in Clinton, but residents still do not know when they will be able to return home.BC Hydro restored electricity to the village on Friday after fixing fire-damaged infrastructure, but the surrounding area is still without power. The Village of Clinton says there is still no set da...
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Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown business owner, says Prince George City Council needs to return to what he calls its "fundamental responsibilities" b...
15h ago
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Settlement reached
$5.25 Million settlement reached in Econo Lodge fire class action
PRINCE GEORGE - A $5.25 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit arising from the deadly 2020 fire at the Econo Lodge in Prince George.The lawsuit was launched following the July 8, 2020 blaze at the Victoria Street motel, which claimed the lives of three people and forced guests and others at the ...
16h ago
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Fire
Basement fire causes $40,000 in damage on Redwood Street
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue crews were called to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Redwood Street last night (August 9).At approximately 9 p.m., firefighters from three halls responded to reports of a fire at a small residential structure. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the eaves and q...
17h ago
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Northern BC
Gold mine expansion west of Prince George could add 1,500 local jobs
PRINCE GEORGE - Construction crews have started working on a major gold mine expansion west of Prince George. This project could change the local job market for years ahead.Artemis Gold Inc. announced this week that major construction has started on its Blackwater Mine expansion. The company also opened a new office an...
Aug 07, 2026
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IIO
IIO clears RCMP officers in 2024 Tsay Keh Dene police shooting
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia has concluded that no criminal charges will be recommended against RCMP officers involved in the shooting of a man in Tsay Keh Dene in April 2024.According to the report, RCMP received a 911 call at approximately 10:04 p.m. on April 9, 2024, indicating an Indige...
Aug 06, 2026
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Crime
Telecommunications wire theft disrupts Telus and 911 services near Fraser Lake
FRASER LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Fraser Lake are asking for the public's help as they investigate the theft of telecommunications wire that temporarily disrupted Telus services, including access to 911 emergency services.Police say they received a report from Telus at approximately 4:30 p.m. on August 2 after a section of t...
Aug 04, 2026
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Wildfire advisory
Wildfire crisis prompts travel warning ahead of long weekend in South Cariboo
Residents and travelers heading through British Columbia's South Cariboo this long weekend are being urged to stay informed, prepare for changing conditions, and consider postponing non-essential travel as wildfire activity continues to impact the region.The warning comes as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD)...
Jul 31, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown business owner, says Prince George City Council needs to return to what he calls its "fundamental responsibilities" b...
15h ago
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Municipal election
Prince George resident Jesi Janjua launches campaign for City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Longtime Prince George resident and community advocate Jesi Janjua has officially entered the race for a seat on Prince George City Council in this fall's municipal election.Janjua, who was born and raised in Prince George, announced his candidacy Wednesday, positioning himself as a practical, locally f...
Aug 06, 2026
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Municipal election
Frizzell launches bid for Prince George mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city councillor Garth Frizzell has officially entered the race for mayor, announcing Wednesday that he will seek the city's top elected position in the 2026 municipal election.Frizzell said his campaign will be built around economic development, public safety, restoring trust in government...
Aug 05, 2026
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Candidates and voters encouraged to prepare
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone interested in running for local office in Prince George can start getting ready for the 2026 municipal election.The City of Prince George has announced that nomination packages are now available for residents who want to run for mayor or council before the general voting day on Oct. 17.The city s...
Aug 04, 2026
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Cariboo Region
State of Emergency
B.C. declares State of Emergency as wildfire forces mass evacuations, possible fatality under investigation
SUMMERLAND - British Columbia has declared a state of provincial emergency as a fast-moving wildfire in the South Okanagan continues to spread, forcing the evacuation of about 20,000 people and prompting a massive emergency response effort.The Bald Ridge wildfire, first reported Friday evening, grew rapidly amid strong...
Aug 09, 2026
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Charges laid
Truck driver charged in fatal Highway 97 crash near Quesnel
QUESNEL - A B.C. tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired driving causing death following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a Vancouver Island motorcyclist last summer.Police say the crash occurred shortly after midnight on July 24, 2025, on Highway 97 near Naver Creek Road, south of Hixon. The co...
Aug 06, 2026
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Wildfire advisory
Wildfire crisis prompts travel warning ahead of long weekend in South Cariboo
Residents and travelers heading through British Columbia's South Cariboo this long weekend are being urged to stay informed, prepare for changing conditions, and consider postponing non-essential travel as wildfire activity continues to impact the region.The warning comes as the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD)...
Jul 31, 2026
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Traffic
Highway Patrol ramps up enforcement on Highway 24 amid wildfire detours
BC Highway Patrol is increasing enforcement along Highway 24 as wildfire-related closures of Highway 97 continue to divert large volumes of traffic through the Cariboo region.Police say the rural highway is experiencing significantly more vehicles than usual due to detours caused by active wildfires. Highway 24, which ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Sports
Kodiaks 0 Rams 75
Prince George Kodiaks take devastating loss on home turf
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks took a thrashing on home turf at Masich Place Stadium Saturday night (August 8) against the Langley Rams. The Rams earned a 75-0 shutout victory, handing the Kodiaks a 1-2 record on the young season. Meanwhile, the Rams sit atop the BC Football Conference standings with a 4-0 r...
Aug 09, 2026
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UNBC Athletics
Timberwolves add accomplished midfielder Kosta Adzic to 2026 recruiting class
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer team has strengthened its roster for the upcoming Canada West season, announcing the addition of experienced midfielder Kosta Adzic.The Burnaby native joins the Timberwolves after completing a successful university career at Trinity Western University, where he earned ...
Aug 05, 2026
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UNBC Athletics
Timberwolves add Vancouver Island standout to recruiting class
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves women's soccer team has added another promising player to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of Courtenay product Caitlyn Kinnear.Kinnear joins the Timberwolves after developing with the Comox Valley United Soccer Club and establishing herself as a versatile attacking pl...
Aug 04, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: B.C. wildfire reinforcements, Colombia earthquake, car thefts down
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C. Reinforcements are set to arrive today in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the wester...
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Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON - Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores of Okanagan Lake in the southern B.C. Interior that has forced 20,000 people to evacuate. Hugh Murdoch with the BC Wildfire Service has said 100 Mexican firef...
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Montreal police chief to address racism and misconduct allegations at public meeting
MONTREAL - Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to address city officials and take questions from the public as he provides an update on a scandal at a station in a multicultural neighbourhood in the northern part of the city. Police announced in J...
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Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA - Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of reported thefts over the first half of 2026 was 10 per cent lower than in the same period last year, says a new report from Équité Association. The report by the...
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20,000 evacuees fled ferocious B.C. wildfire. These are some of their stories
PENTICTON - The explosive wildfire that roared down on Summerland, B.C., forced about 20,000 people to flee over the weekend. Some spoke of a scramble for safety, and the later realization that their homes or other properties had been destroyed. Here a...
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Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA - Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency. Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of the...
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World
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a millio...
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At least 14 artisanal miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine in South Africa, police said Tuesday. The South African Police Service said the miners were found dead at a mine near the city of Rustenbur...
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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppa...
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