Terry Fox run nears
PRINCE GEORGE - The Terry Fox Run is just a month away, and organizers are getting ready for the 46th event in Prince George.This year's run will take place on Sunday, September 20 at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. All funds raised will support cancer research across Canada through the Terry Fox Foundation.Prince Georg...
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Provincial funding expands access to workforce training through UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents across northern British Columbia will have greater access to affordable, career-focused training thanks to new provincial funding that will allow the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to offer 12 Continuing Studies programs through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.The funding in...
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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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Terry Fox run nears
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Category 2 and 3 open fire to be prohibited for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre
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Tour de North riders prepare for Northern B.C. journey with training ride this weekend
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Prince George
Terry Fox run nears
PRINCE GEORGE - The Terry Fox Run is just a month away, and organizers are getting ready for the 46th event in Prince George.This year's run will take place on Sunday, September 20 at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. All funds raised will support cancer research across Canada through the Terry Fox Foundation.Prince Georg...
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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...
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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...
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Provincial funding expands access to workforce training through UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents across northern British Columbia will have greater access to affordable, career-focused training thanks to new provincial funding that will allow the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to offer 12 Continuing Studies programs through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.The funding in...
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Northern BC
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...
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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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Wildfire season
Northern B.C. wildfire season unusually quiet compared to Southern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - While southern British Columbia continues to endure one of its most challenging wildfire seasons in recent memory, northern B.C. has experienced a remarkably quiet summer by comparison.Officials with the BC Wildfire Service say a combination of higher snowpack, increased moisture, cooler temperatures an...
Aug 13, 2026
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economic development
Prince George looking to capture share of billions in Northern B.C. major projects
PRINCE GEORGE - Tens of billions of dollars in major industrial, energy and infrastructure projects are expected to flow into Northern British Columbia over the coming years, and Prince George officials say the city must act now to ensure local businesses and workers benefit from that investment. That was the message d...
Aug 13, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
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 ...
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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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Paull seeks another term as Quesnel mayor, citing unfinished projects
QUESNEL - Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull is seeking another term as mayor, saying several major projects remain that he wants to see through before stepping away from public service.The longtime municipal politician has launched his re-election campaign with a message centred on experience, continuity and what he describes as...
Aug 14, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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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...
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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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Highway 97 reopens
Highway 97 to reopen in South Cariboo
CLINTON, B.C. - After weeks of being closed, Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House in the South Cariboo is set to reopen at noon on Saturday (Aug.15), with drivers urged to take some precaution in the area. The massive 157,448.4-hectare (about 1,575 square kilometres) Pear Lake wildfire had the highway closed si...
Aug 15, 2026
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Paull seeks another term as Quesnel mayor, citing unfinished projects
QUESNEL - Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull is seeking another term as mayor, saying several major projects remain that he wants to see through before stepping away from public service.The longtime municipal politician has launched his re-election campaign with a message centred on experience, continuity and what he describes as...
Aug 14, 2026
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Sports
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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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Prince George Cougars
Camp nears as Cougars reload
PRINCE GEORGE - As summer vacation begins to wind down, the focus is quickly shifting back to hockey in Prince George.For the Prince George Cougars, the calendar is turning toward one of the most important stretches of the year. Training camp opens August 26 at the CN Centre, giving players just a few more weeks to pre...
Aug 12, 2026
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Canada
Some shoppers say 'not a chance' they'll Buy American booze if Ontario brings it back
TORONTO - The ban on American booze has emerged as a key sticking point in Canada's trade negotiations with the United States, but some shoppers in Ontario say they won't reach for California wine or Kentucky bourbon even if they reappear on store shel...
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A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada
OTTAWA - Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. President in 2024 and it's been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of tariffs, only to announce ad...
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B.C.'s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact on their sense of safety even after they return home. University of British Columbia instructor Negar Khodarahmi says parents returning to the Summerland, B....
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Quebec coroner recommends Montreal police review use of force after 2025 death
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is urging Montreal police to review its restraint and use of force practices following the 2025 death of Abisay Cruz. According to Géhane Kamel's report dated Aug. 12, police use of a hogtie restraint technique likely contr...
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Wildfire crews fight weather, terrain on growing blaze near Summerland, B.C.
SUMMERLAND - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says activity has picked up at the Bald Range blaze nearby Summerland due to persistent hot and dry conditions. The service says in an update that winds reaching 30 kilometres an hour are expected to k...
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Canada silent as Israel clears itself in death of aid workers, including a Canadian
OTTAWA - Israel has concluded its military did not commit a criminal act when it killed a Canadian and six other aid workers in Gaza two years ago. The decision prompted outrage in Australia, where the foreign minister has summoned the Israeli ambassad...
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World
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru's southern Andes, no immediate damages reported
LIMA, Peru (AP) - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:...
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Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) - President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after staying abroad for more than two months, which had raised concerns about the 93-year-old leader's health and a possible power vacuum in the Central African country. ...
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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to ...
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