To Your Health
Back-To-School Shot Reminder
PRINCE GEORGE - As students return to classrooms across Northern B.C., Northern Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children's immunizations are up to date.Medical Health Officer Dr. Robert McDermott says the start of a new school year is one of the most important times to review vaccination records, as ch...
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School Zones
School zone enforcement returns
PRINCE GEORGE - The excitement of a new school year was evident across Prince George Tuesday morning as students returned to classrooms, but the first day back to school also marked the return of school zone speed limits and stepped-up enforcement by RCMP.At Ecole College Heights and schools throughout the city, police...
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CKPG Today Community
A tribute to the late 'Penny Slim' Clarence Boudreau
Born in 1931, the late Clarence Boudreau perhaps better known as 'Penny Slim' defines what it means to be a storyteller. Boudreau wrote countless songs and books about his time growing up in Penny, BC east of Prince George where he lived for the better part of eight decades. In 2024, Boudreau was honoured with a Jeanne...
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
Your guide for back-to-school shopping with School District 57
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, families across Prince George are turning their attention to back-to-school shopping. We took a shopping trip ourselves with School District 57 Superintendent Jameel Aziz to London Drugs in Prince George to provide some tips and also have some fun ahead of the school y...
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To Your Health
Back-To-School Shot Reminder
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School Zones
School zone enforcement returns
11h ago
Jobs
B.C. Conservatives point to full-time job losses as economic warning sign
13h ago
Municipal election
Simon Yu launches re-election campaign focused on growth, safety and unity
14h ago
Municipal election
Prince George school trustee Shar McCrory seeks re-election in October vote
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Prince George
To Your Health
Back-To-School Shot Reminder
PRINCE GEORGE - As students return to classrooms across Northern B.C., Northern Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children's immunizations are up to date.Medical Health Officer Dr. Robert McDermott says the start of a new school year is one of the most important times to review vaccination records, as ch...
9h ago
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School Zones
School zone enforcement returns
PRINCE GEORGE - The excitement of a new school year was evident across Prince George Tuesday morning as students returned to classrooms, but the first day back to school also marked the return of school zone speed limits and stepped-up enforcement by RCMP.At Ecole College Heights and schools throughout the city, police...
11h ago
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Jobs
B.C. Conservatives point to full-time job losses as economic warning sign
PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. Conservatives are sounding the alarm after Statistics Canada reported the province lost 26,000 full-time jobs in August, while unemployment rose to 6.5 per cent.Although the labour force survey showed a gain of more than 20,000 part-time positions, overall employment still declined by 5,500 job...
13h ago
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Municipal election
Simon Yu launches re-election campaign focused on growth, safety and unity
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mayor Simon Yu has officially launched his re-election campaign, outlining a platform centred on economic diversification, public safety and community collaboration.Announcing his campaign under the banner "Prince George, Together," Yu said the city is entering a pivotal period a...
14h ago
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Northern BC
Tour de North
Cops for Cancer Tour de North schedule unveiled
PRINCE GEORGE - Nearly 13 first responders and community riders in Northern B.C. will begin a seven-day, 850-kilometre cycling journey in just over a week's time. Cops for Cancer Tour de North will begin in Fort St. John on Sept. 11 and wrap up in Williams Lake on Sept. 17. RCMP say the riders will visit multiple commu...
Sep 05, 2026
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Two horse power
Former Vanderhoof sheep farmers embark on cross-Canada journey by horse and wagon
VANDERHOOF - After years of dreaming, planning and preparing, a Vanderhoof couple is about to trade modern transportation for horsepower as they set off on an ambitious journey across Canada.Ankie and Will Nellen will leave Vanderhoof over the Labour Day weekend with a team of Percheron horses named Jazz and Jay, begin...
Sep 03, 2026
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IIO
IIO concludes investigation into Prince George RCMP arrest
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has concluded its investigation into an arrest involving Prince George RCMP and a commercial truck driver earlier this summer.The incident occurred on August 10, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., when an RCMP officer stopped a commercial truck travelling south on Highway 97 ne...
Sep 02, 2026
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Healthcare
Lyn Hall named new chair of Northern Health Board
PRINCE GEORGE - A familiar face in Prince George and across northern British Columbia is taking on a new leadership role in the region's health-care system.Northern Health has announced that former Prince George mayor Lyn Hall has been appointed chair of its Board of Directors by B.C. Health Minister Ravi Kahlon. Hall ...
Sep 02, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election
Simon Yu launches re-election campaign focused on growth, safety and unity
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mayor Simon Yu has officially launched his re-election campaign, outlining a platform centred on economic diversification, public safety and community collaboration.Announcing his campaign under the banner "Prince George, Together," Yu said the city is entering a pivotal period a...
14h ago
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Municipal election
Prince George school trustee Shar McCrory seeks re-election in October vote
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George school trustee Shar McCrory has announced she is seeking another term on the School District 57 Board of Education in the upcoming local government election on October 17.McCrory was elected to the board in a 2023 by-election and says she wants to continue advocating for students, strong p...
16h ago
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Municipal election
Retired firefighter Dan Pears seeks seat on Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - A retired firefighter with three decades of public service experience is entering the race for Prince George City Council.Dan Pears, a lifelong Prince George resident and former Assistant Chief with the Prince George Fire Rescue Service, has announced his candidacy in the upcoming municipal election. Pe...
Sep 04, 2026
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2026 municipal election
Trudy Klassen launches re-election campaign
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George City Councillor Trudy Klassen has officially launched her re-election campaign, outlining a platform focused on economic development, fiscal responsibility, and renewed efforts to address challenges in the city's downtown core.Speaking after a campaign event that drew a large crowd of supp...
Sep 04, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Williams Lake Library Renovations
Pop-up library services to open outside Williams Lake branch amid temporary closure
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Bookworms in the Williams Lake area in need of library services will get some reprieve amid the temporary closure of the city's branch. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) says a pop-up library will open outside the Williams Lake branch doors on 180 3 Ave. N, offering a limited selection of books,...
Sep 05, 2026
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Big Bar Complex of Wildfires
Massive wildfires near Clinton, South Cariboo classified as 'being held'
CLINTON, B.C. - The massive wildfires that forced the evacuation of the Village of Clinton, the surrounding area and other portions of the South Cariboo are now classified as "being held." In an update shortly before noon Saturday (Sept. 5), the BC Wildfire Service says the Pear Lake wildfire is projected to ...
Sep 05, 2026
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Tour de North
Cops for Cancer Tour de North schedule unveiled
PRINCE GEORGE - Nearly 13 first responders and community riders in Northern B.C. will begin a seven-day, 850-kilometre cycling journey in just over a week's time. Cops for Cancer Tour de North will begin in Fort St. John on Sept. 11 and wrap up in Williams Lake on Sept. 17. RCMP say the riders will visit multiple commu...
Sep 05, 2026
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cariboo gold project
Wells, Osisko sign $3 million agreement to support community growth
WELLS - The District of Wells and Osisko Gold Group Inc. have signed a three-year support and benefits agreement that will provide up to $3 million in funding to help the community manage growth associated with the Cariboo Gold Project.District of Wells Mayor Ed Coleman says the agreement will provide immediate financi...
Sep 02, 2026
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Sports
Oil Kings 6 Cougars 0
Cougars drop first game to Oil Kings as part of pre-season weekend in Tumbler Ridge
TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. - The Prince George Cougars dropped the first of their two Western Hockey League (WHL) pre-season games in Tumbler Ridge. The Cats were shut out by the Edmonton Oil Kings 6-0 Friday (Sept. 4). A scoring summary was not provided by the WHL online. As part of the WHL pre-season weekend, the District o...
Sep 05, 2026
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T-Wolves Soccer
Timberwolves soccer teams drop pair of matches at home to open their season
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Timberwolves are 0-1 to start the 2026 Canada West season. The T-Wolves women's soccer team was shut out by the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack 1-0 in their home opener at Masich Place Friday (Sept. 4). Goalkeeper Johanna Rathke made seven sav...
Sep 05, 2026
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings open training camp with high hopes
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings are back on the ice and ready to begin the journey toward what they hope will be a memorable season as training camp officially gets underway.Following a campaign that showed plenty of promise and gave the team a taste of postseason success, the Spruce Kings enter camp with...
Sep 04, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA - The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the h...
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In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's d...
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after C...
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'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps
Mountain trail runner Hillary Gerardi says traversing perilous terrain as an elite "skyrunner" is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error. The American-born athlete, who has been li...
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25 years ago, Canada faced a 'dramatic change' as it headed for war in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - A quarter of a century ago, the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, forced Canadians to quickly wake up to a world that had changed overnight - and to confront a new war which would change everything for Canada's military. The Afghanistan war, C...
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Here is a list of some of the Canadian goods Trump intends to ban from import
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to ban the import of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles and alcoholic beverages. The move escalates the trade war with Canada less than 24 hours after Canada implemented re...
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World
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in Novembe...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn't find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. ...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
BOSTON (AP) - A lone juror blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy, despite acknowledging during deliberations that he had doubts about her guilt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston's NBC10 air...
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