Prince George Cougars
Cougars wrap up a successful season
PRINCE GEORGE - Several Prince George Cougars spoke to the media Monday following Sunday's heartbreaking series ending overtime loss to the Penticton Vees. The common theme of every single player on the roster seemed to be the same thing - the closeness of the locker room. This years Cougars team despite losing talent ...
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New triage works says Northern Health
PRINCE GEORGE - People in Prince George can now receive care more quickly thanks to a new triage system at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre.Northern Health says that now, instead of everyone waiting to see a doctor, visitors are assessed upon arrival and sent to the right provider. This could be a nurse, a social wor...
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Why early planning matters: Preparing now for your 2026 personal and property taxes
While the 2026 tax season may feel far away, financial experts say early planning can make a meaningful difference. Thinking ahead now allows individuals and property owners to better manage their finances, reduce surprises, and take advantage of potential tax-saving opportunities. Hear more from David Gulko on this ed...
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
What it takes to build Wendy's iconic fresh, never frozen 'Baconator'
When it comes to fast-food legends, few sandwiches have earned cult status quite like Wendy's Baconator. Big, bold, and unapologetically indulgent, the Baconator isn't just a burger it's a statement. Step inside Wendy's on the Hart and go behind the scenes as we cook up the iconic burgers and have a look at their break...
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Apprehension and excitement for local Canada Post workers preparing to vote
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Apprehension and excitement for local Canada Post workers preparing to vote
PRINCE GEORGE - Unionized Canada Post workers have until May 30 to cast their votes on a five-year contract with Canada Post. "We have our ratification votes here as a local starting tomorrow (Tuesday), and then we'll be going to our satellite offices the day after that, and then on Thursday as well. There's some ...
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Prince George Cougars
Cougars wrap up a successful season
PRINCE GEORGE - Several Prince George Cougars spoke to the media Monday following Sunday's heartbreaking series ending overtime loss to the Penticton Vees. The common theme of every single player on the roster seemed to be the same thing - the closeness of the locker room. This years Cougars team despite losing talent ...
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Business Improvement Association
BIA BC report released
PRINCE GEORGE - A Business Improvement Association is designed to have businesses within a certain boundaries share a common purpose for the betterment of their establishments. Fees are paid to support events like Summerfest or Winterfest. But in recent years, that expectation has grown."It comes down to downloadi...
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New triage works says Northern Health
PRINCE GEORGE - People in Prince George can now receive care more quickly thanks to a new triage system at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre.Northern Health says that now, instead of everyone waiting to see a doctor, visitors are assessed upon arrival and sent to the right provider. This could be a nurse, a social wor...
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Special Olympics BC Summer Games
"It's About Joy"
2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, "It's About Joy"
The 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games brought thousands of smiles and plenty of cheer to Prince George, as close to one thousand athletes from across the province competed in a wide variety of sports across the city. Tommy Osborne takes us through the highlights of the games, including athlete features, medal prese...
Aug 07, 2025
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Special Olympics 2030 National Games
Premier "very enthusiastic backer" of 2030 Special Olympics National Summer Games
PRINCE GEORGE - Even though the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games just wrapped up, the City already is moving straight into preparing for the chance to host the 2030 Special Olympics National Summer Games. It would bring an estimated $8 million in economic impact for the City, as well as 1700 visitors and a lot of ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Special Olympics
Last day of 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games brings thousands of smiles
PRINCE GEORGE - As the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games winds down, the athletes and all those involved reflected on what ended up being an incredibly memorable provincial games for Prince George."It is really about joy, it is about lifting one another up, it's about celebrating ability, and that's really wha...
Jul 12, 2025
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Power lifting
Northern B.C. power lifters earn gold medals
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a great weekend for the Region 8 Special Olympics power lifting team, as this small but mighty team saw two of its athletes earn gold medals in their respective categories. Leif Skuggedal and Pierce Northcott earned the honours by completing all six of their lifts."I lifted 259 pounds off th...
Jul 12, 2025
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Northern BC
Avalanche near Johanson Lake claims life of a snowmobiler
PRINCE GEORGE - A snowmobiling trip in the Omineca Mountains of northern British Columbia ended in tragedy on Tuesday when an avalanche buried one rider under almost two metres of snow.The avalanche happened around 5 p.m. near Johanson Lake, about 235 kilometres northwest of Mackenzie.Authorities say two snowmobilers a...
Apr 17, 2026
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VSWP
Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products employees laid off, says they were given little notice of impending curtailment
VANDERHOOF - CKPG News has learned that employees of a mill in Vanderhoof, B.C., have been laid off for over a month now. Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products (VSWP) is a part of the Brink Group of Companies, which is owned by Prince George businessman John Brink. He purchased VSWP from the BID Group of Companies in 2016...
Apr 17, 2026
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Grizzly bear attack
Man survives grizzly bear attack in Vanderhoof
VANDERHOOF - A man was attacked by a grizzly bear on a rural property in the Vanderhoof area last night (April 13).The Conservation Officer Service says at around 5 p.m. a man was walking his off-leash dogs on his farm property when he was attacked by the bear. He was able to scramble under a barbed wire fence and the ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Police incident
RCMP seek witnesses following alleged threats in Fort St James
FORT ST. JAMES - RCMP is seeking witnesses, CCTV footage or dash cam footage following an incident in Fort St. James on Friday (April 10).Police say at approximately 2:20 p.m. that day they received a report of threats at a home on Kenner Road."The suspect was determined to be associated with a green Ford pickup, ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Woman injured in single-vehicle crash in Quesnel
QUESNEL - A woman was injured after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Priest Road in Quesnel. Mounties say the vehicle drove off the road on Thursday afternoon and struck a hydro pole. A 78-year-old woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injur...
Apr 17, 2026
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Shooting
Quesnel man sustains life-threatening injuries in shots fired incident
QUESNEL - The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of an incident in Quesnel where a man sustained life-threatening injuries.On Wednesday (April 15) just before 4:30 p.m., Quesnel RCMP received a report of a shooting at a home on the 500-block of Nason Street. A man was reportedly shooting m...
Apr 16, 2026
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Lotto 6/49
Quesnel woman 'over the moon' following Lotto 6/49 win
QUESNEL - A Quesnel woman plans to pay off her mortgage after winning $76,199.40 playing Lotto 6/49.Linda S. matched five out of six numbers plus the bonus from the April 8, 2026 draw."I passed my tickets to the retailer," recalled Linda, of the moment she learned she won. "She told me she couldn't cash ...
Apr 14, 2026
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CN Rail's exit puts Quesnel's economy on the wrong track
QUESNEL - CN Rail plans to stop operating a key section of rail in BC, and a city in the Central Interior warns this could harm its economy and those of other small towns along the North-South route. CN Rail is ending its lease on the rail line between Squamish and 100 Mile House, and Quesnel mayor Ron Paull is raising...
Mar 30, 2026
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Sports
Cougars
Vees eliminate Cougars in Game 6
PRINCE GEORGE - The Penticton Vees overcame a two-goal third period deficit to defeat the Prince George Cougars 3-2 in overtime before 5,632 fans at the CN Centre Sunday night. With the win, the Vees won the series, 4-2.The Cougars were flying on all cylinders through two periods of play, outshooting their visitors 33-...
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Spruce Kings' 7-2 win secures 2-0 series lead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings earned a 7-2 victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday night (April 18), securing a 2-0 playoff series lead. The Chiefs opened up the scoreboard 7:37 into the first period with a power play goal from Right Winger Koby Francis. Spruce Kings' Right Defenseman Dracen Cam...
Apr 19, 2026
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Spruce Kings take 3-2 Game 1 win
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings earned a 3-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 1 on Friday night (April 17) at Kopar Memorial Arena. The Chiefs got off to a strong start, earning a pair of goals at the 9:22 and 11:08 marks in the first period, securing a 2-0 lead in the game. However, the Spruce Kin...
Apr 18, 2026
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Canada
Mexico's Sheinbaum promises investigation into shooting that killed Canadian tourist
MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised an investigation into the shooting at a set of historic pyramids that killed one Canadian tourist and wounded another. Sheinbaum wrote on social media that Monday's shooting at the site of ...
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In the news today: Canadian killed in Mexico, High grocery prices, Drone deliveries
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacán pyramids north of M...
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High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers
Whether it's Florida oranges, Colombian coffee or even homegrown items from another province, food has often travelled a long way before it reaches grocery stores in Canada. The supply chain gets even longer for communities in the Far North. Typically...
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'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
CREMONA - A sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance. Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel, as the stalemate has ch...
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to announce new cabinet today
QUÉBEC - Quebec's new Premier Christine Fréchette is set to announce her cabinet today. Fréchette has had just over a week to put her team together after winning the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership race April 12. In a recent appearance on Radio-Can...
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Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide
NEWMARKET - An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court on May 29, when murder charges against him are expected to be withdrawn as he pleads guilty to aiding suic...
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World
Nigeria says it has foiled coup attempt and charges 6 with treason
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigerian authorities said they had foiled a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu and charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, according to charge sheet se...
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Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
LONDON (AP) - The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson 's appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. Olly Robbins, ...
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Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. The approval ...
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