Provincial election
Randy Thompson makes second run for B.C. Greens in Prince George-North Cariboo
QUESNEL - Randy Thompson is making his second run for public office as the B.C. Green Party candidate in Prince George-North Cariboo, hoping a focus on health care and a more sustainable approach to forestry will resonate with northern voters.Thompson says his first campaign taught him how difficult it can be for Green...
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Chamber of Commerce
Prince George Chamber celebrates 115 years of supporting business community
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 115 years of advocating for businesses and helping shape the community.The organization predates the City of Prince George. It began as the Fort George Board of Trade, which was federally registered on October 21, 1911, three-and-a-half years before t...
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CKPG Today Community
Raise a glass for healthcare at the inaugural Northern Pour event in Prince George
Wine lovers, spirit enthusiasts and community supporters will raise a glass for a good cause later this month as Northern Pour makes its debut in Prince George. The inaugural event will take place Oct. 23 and 24 at the Roll-A-Dome, bringing together tastings, live entertainment, local food and fundraising under one roo...
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Learning wildlife photography and the art of patience with 'The Wildlifer' Eric Seemann
Capturing the perfect wildlife photograph takes more than just a good camera. It requires patience, preparation and a deep understanding of the natural world. We recently joined Eric Seemann, better known as "The Wildlifer," to learn what goes into photographing wildlife in northern British Columbia. More det...
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Chamber of Commerce
Prince George Chamber celebrates 115 years of supporting business community
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To Your Health: Endometriosis group offers free virtual support across Canada
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School election returns four incumbent trustees
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New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
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Municipal Election
Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
Oct 19, 2026
Prince George
Chamber of Commerce
Prince George Chamber celebrates 115 years of supporting business community
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 115 years of advocating for businesses and helping shape the community.The organization predates the City of Prince George. It began as the Fort George Board of Trade, which was federally registered on October 21, 1911, three-and-a-half years before t...
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To Your Health: Endometriosis group offers free virtual support across Canada
To Your Health - Katie Luciani from the Endometriosis Network Canada says that many people with endometriosis live in pain for years before getting a diagnosis, and some wait even longer.During this time, Luciani says, people are often told their pain is normal."Someone hasn't received a diagnosis for maybe decade...
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School election returns four incumbent trustees
PRINCE GEORGE - After the school board election, two returning trustees say they remain concerned about student learning and retaining school staff.Sarah Holland says voters asked about student achievement, communication, and trustee pay. Erica McLean adds that hiring and keeping employees was also a major topic.Electi...
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Municipal Election
Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
PRINCE GEORGE - There was a changing of the guard in Prince George Saturday night, and it extended well beyond the mayor's chair.Outgoing Mayor Simon Yu congratulated mayor-elect Garth Frizzell following a close race that will usher in not only a new mayor but a substantially different city council.Only three of the ei...
Oct 19, 2026
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Northern BC
RDFFG
New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
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Municipal elections
Voters choose new and familiar mayors across northern B.C. and the Cariboo
Saturday's municipal election brought a mixture of change and continuity to communities across the Cariboo and northern B.C., with several familiar faces returning to office and a number of new mayors preparing to take the helm.One of the biggest victories came in Quesnel, where former MLA and provincial cabinet minist...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal elections
New faces elected to Regional District board
PRINCE GEORGE - There will be some new faces around the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board table following Saturday's local government election.In Electoral Area A, covering Salmon River and the Lakes, incumbent Victor Mobley was re-elected with 271 votes, taking 77.7 per cent of the vote. Challenger Greg Au...
Oct 18, 2026
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Municipal elections
Two new trustees elected to Prince George School Board
PRINCE GEORGE - There will be some new faces around the Prince George School District board table following Saturday's municipal election.Jake Skakun and Don Sabo were elected as new trustees for the Prince George electoral area, while incumbents Cory Antrim and Craig Brennan lost their seats.Incumbent Sarah Holland to...
Oct 18, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
RDFFG
New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
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Municipal Election
Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
PRINCE GEORGE - There was a changing of the guard in Prince George Saturday night, and it extended well beyond the mayor's chair.Outgoing Mayor Simon Yu congratulated mayor-elect Garth Frizzell following a close race that will usher in not only a new mayor but a substantially different city council.Only three of the ei...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal elections
Voters choose new and familiar mayors across northern B.C. and the Cariboo
Saturday's municipal election brought a mixture of change and continuity to communities across the Cariboo and northern B.C., with several familiar faces returning to office and a number of new mayors preparing to take the helm.One of the biggest victories came in Quesnel, where former MLA and provincial cabinet minist...
Oct 19, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Tucker Krause focuses on growth, housing and long-term planning in council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George voters prepare to head to the polls on October 17, one of the youngest names on the ballot is hoping to bring a fresh perspective to city hall. At just 20 years old, council candidate Tucker Krause says his campaign is focused on creating opportunities that encourage young people to sta...
Oct 19, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Provincial election
Randy Thompson makes second run for B.C. Greens in Prince George-North Cariboo
QUESNEL - Randy Thompson is making his second run for public office as the B.C. Green Party candidate in Prince George-North Cariboo, hoping a focus on health care and a more sustainable approach to forestry will resonate with northern voters.Thompson says his first campaign taught him how difficult it can be for Green...
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Lotto winner
Quesnel man wins $46-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot
QUESNEL - A Quesnel man is planning a trip to see the pyramids after winning a life-changing $46-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot.Richard Z. learned he held the winning ticket from the December 20, 2025 Gold Ball draw after hearing the jackpot-winning ticket had been purchased in Quesnel.That prompted him to check his ticket...
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Municipal elections
Voters choose new and familiar mayors across northern B.C. and the Cariboo
Saturday's municipal election brought a mixture of change and continuity to communities across the Cariboo and northern B.C., with several familiar faces returning to office and a number of new mayors preparing to take the helm.One of the biggest victories came in Quesnel, where former MLA and provincial cabinet minist...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal election
Oakes wins Quesnel mayor's race in landslide
QUESNEL - Coralee Oakes has been elected mayor of Quesnel, defeating incumbent Ron Paull by a wide margin.Oakes received 2,137 votes, or 84.2 per cent of the vote, while Paull finished second with 324 votes. Brian Waters received 58 votes.The victory moves Oakes back into municipal government after a political career t...
Oct 17, 2026
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Sports
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Cougars take shootout victory over Rockets
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars earned a 4-3 win in a shootout against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on Saturday (Oct. 17). The Rockets tallied the first point of the game when a shot from Colton Lien found the back of the net at the 9:57 mark of the first period. At the 11:14 mark of the second frame...
Oct 18, 2026
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Spruce Kings finish weekend road trip with 5-1 win
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings maintained an early game lead in a rough matchup to finished off their weekend read trip with a 5-1 win over the Rivermen in Langley's George Preston Arena. Dominic Szczygiel tallied the first goal of the night for the Spruce Kings 3:52 into the first period, followed up b...
Oct 18, 2026
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Timberwolves Vs. Thunderbirds
Timberwolves fall to top-ranked Thunderbirds
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves soccer teams both suffered devastating losses to Canada's top-ranked team in Vancouver's Thunderbird Stadium on Saturday night (Oct. 17). The UBC Thunderbirds took down the men's team with a 5-0 shutout, but Timberwolves goalkeeper Owen Shum put up a strong effort, blocking 10 shot...
Oct 18, 2026
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Canada
Galloway defamation trial hears of 'inflated and outrageous' email rhetoric
VANCOUVER - A former creative writing student testifying in author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway's defamation trial says she was "shocked" and "horrified" at language used in a mass email by a fellow student investigating misconduct allegati...
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'Perfect storm': Extreme weather fuelled Wainwright military base fire, expert says
A wildfire expert says powerful winds with shifting directions and dry weather contributed to rapid expansion of the fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alta., that left four soldiers dead and 39 others wounded. Environment and Climate Change Canad...
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New lawsuit filed challenging Trump's tariffs on Canada
A U.S. food importer has filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of International Trade challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the non-profit Liberty Justice Center on behalf of Gellert Glob...
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Carney warns constitutional reforms 'difficult,' says he's after 'common solutions'
OTTAWA - A day after Albertans voted to reject separatism, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he favours pursuing pragmatic "common solutions" with the provinces on issues under federal jurisdiction. Carney cautioned on Tuesday that pursuing constitutiona...
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Fact File: Misinformation spreads after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright
A fire that tore through a Canadian Armed Forces training ground in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday killed four soldiers and injured 39 others. False and misleading claims about the fire and its cause spread online this week. Here is a look at some of t...
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Liberals will table 2026 federal budget on Nov. 5, finance minister says
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government will table its 2026 budget on Nov. 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday. The upcoming fiscal plan will be the second delivered under Prime Minister Mark Carney and comes as Canada's econom...
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World
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, on Tuesday after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the Health Ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on Oct. 7 and was admi...
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2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - British police said Tuesday they have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service over a suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base in England last month. Counter Terrorism Policing said the men, a 24...
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Attack by Islamic State-affiliated group in Mali kills 48 people, official says
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - A weekend attack by militants affiliated to the Islamic State group killed 48 people in the Ménaka region of eastern Mali, a lawmaker told The Associated Press Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State in Sahel Provinc...
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