2026 municipal elections
Runge seeks third term on Quesnel city council
QUESNEL - Incumbent Quesnel city councillor Martin Runge is seeking a third term on council, saying he wants to help guide the community through ongoing economic challenges while focusing on affordability, accessibility and public safety.Runge said his decision to run for re-election is rooted in a desire to continue a...
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Municipal elections
Williams Lake mayor seeks second term, points to collaboration and major projects
WILLIAMS LAKE - Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor is asking voters for another four years in office, arguing his first term has delivered stronger relationships with other levels of government, major infrastructure investments and significant progress on reducing the city's debt.Rathor is seeking re-election in th...
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PGPL offering a chance for you to get help with your homework
Students looking for a little extra support this school year can turn to the Prince George Public Library, which is offering resources and assistance to help tackle homework challenges. The library says this program is thanks to a $20k contribution from Integris . To inquire about the program you can call (250) 563-925...
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Take a step inside the workshop of Auntie Clockwise
For most people, a clock is simply a way to tell time. For Auntie Clockwise, it is a piece of history, craftsmanship and engineering. We stepped inside the workshop of the local horologist to learn what goes into repairing, restoring and maintaining timepieces of all kinds. Surrounded by intricate gears, delicate tools...
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PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings will make their long-awaited return to home ice tonight as they host the West Kelowna Warriors in their BCHL home opener at Kopar Memorial Arena.Prince George enters the contest with a 1-1 record after splitting its opening two games on the road last weekend. Standing in th...
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PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have a new leader.The Western Hockey League club announced 20-year-old defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been named the 32nd captain in franchise history. Vaughan will make his debut as captain Saturday night when the Cougars open a two-game road trip against the Seattle Thunderbir...
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Labour Council hosting all-candidates forum in Prince George Sunday
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking municipal office this weekend as the North Central Labour Council hosts an all-candidates forum at Vanier Hall.The event will take place Sunday from 1 p.m. until approximately 4:45 p.m. and will feature separate sessi...
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Elder's Conference
Elders' stories preserved for future
PRINCE GEORGE - The wisdom, resilience and lived experiences of Carrier and Sekani Elders took centre stage this week as Carrier Sekani Family Services wrapped up its 2026 Strength for All Elders Conference with the release of a landmark publication aimed at preserving Indigenous knowledge for future generations.The th...
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Municipal elections
Advocate and parent Tianna Klein acclaimed as Mackenzie trustee
MACKENZIE - Tianna Klein will take a seat at the school board table after being acclaimed as Mackenzie's new school trustee, succeeding Rachael Weber.Klein said she was surprised to learn she had been acclaimed, expecting a race that would require candidates to outline their priorities for voters. Instead, she now prep...
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John Rustad won't seek re-election after more than two decades in provincial politics
PRINCE GEORGE - After more than 20 years in provincial politics, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad says he will not seek re-election, bringing an end to a legislative career that began in Prince George and saw him become one of British Columbia's most prominent opposition politicians.Rustad announced his decision in a stat...
Sep 24, 2026
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Rustad returns to Conservative caucus following leadership shakeup
PRINCE GEORGE - Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad says he is returning to the B.C. Conservative caucus after being invited back by the party's new interim leader, Lorne Doerkson.In a statement issued Monday, Rustad confirmed he accepted Doerkson's invitation following the resignation of former Conservative leader Kerry-Lyn...
Sep 21, 2026
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Municipal elections
Jamieson seeks to succeed Dunphy in RDFFG Electoral Area F
PRINCE GEORGE - A longtime volunteer firefighter and business owner is seeking election as the next Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Electoral Area F director.Gary Jamieson has entered the race to replace retiring director Kevin Dunphy, who has represented the area for the past 18 years. Jamieson says Dunphy pro...
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Municipal Election 2026
2026 municipal elections
Runge seeks third term on Quesnel city council
QUESNEL - Incumbent Quesnel city councillor Martin Runge is seeking a third term on council, saying he wants to help guide the community through ongoing economic challenges while focusing on affordability, accessibility and public safety.Runge said his decision to run for re-election is rooted in a desire to continue a...
43m ago
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Municipal elections
Williams Lake mayor seeks second term, points to collaboration and major projects
WILLIAMS LAKE - Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor is asking voters for another four years in office, arguing his first term has delivered stronger relationships with other levels of government, major infrastructure investments and significant progress on reducing the city's debt.Rathor is seeking re-election in th...
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Municipal elections
Labour Council hosting all-candidates forum in Prince George Sunday
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking municipal office this weekend as the North Central Labour Council hosts an all-candidates forum at Vanier Hall.The event will take place Sunday from 1 p.m. until approximately 4:45 p.m. and will feature separate sessi...
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2026 municipal elections
Susan MacNeill campaigns for Quesnel city council, highlighting housing, economic development and public safety
QUESNEL - Longtime Quesnel resident Susan MacNeill says housing, economic development and public safety are at the centre of her campaign as she seeks a seat on Quesnel City Council in the upcoming municipal election.MacNeill, who has lived in Quesnel for 45 years, brings a background that includes both professional an...
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Cariboo Region
2026 municipal elections
Runge seeks third term on Quesnel city council
QUESNEL - Incumbent Quesnel city councillor Martin Runge is seeking a third term on council, saying he wants to help guide the community through ongoing economic challenges while focusing on affordability, accessibility and public safety.Runge said his decision to run for re-election is rooted in a desire to continue a...
43m ago
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Municipal elections
Williams Lake mayor seeks second term, points to collaboration and major projects
WILLIAMS LAKE - Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor is asking voters for another four years in office, arguing his first term has delivered stronger relationships with other levels of government, major infrastructure investments and significant progress on reducing the city's debt.Rathor is seeking re-election in th...
1h ago
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2026 municipal elections
Susan MacNeill campaigns for Quesnel city council, highlighting housing, economic development and public safety
QUESNEL - Longtime Quesnel resident Susan MacNeill says housing, economic development and public safety are at the centre of her campaign as she seeks a seat on Quesnel City Council in the upcoming municipal election.MacNeill, who has lived in Quesnel for 45 years, brings a background that includes both professional an...
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2026 municipal elections
Ryan Adams seeks Quesnel council seat, promising ambitious vision and stronger community engagement
QUESNEL - Ryan Adams says he wants to bring fresh energy, stronger communication, and an ambitious vision for growth to Quesnel City Council as he campaigns for a seat in the upcoming municipal election.Adams, who has called Quesnel home for the past decade, says his decision to run stems from a desire to give back to ...
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Spruce Kings
Home opener brings big test
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings will make their long-awaited return to home ice tonight as they host the West Kelowna Warriors in their BCHL home opener at Kopar Memorial Arena.Prince George enters the contest with a 1-1 record after splitting its opening two games on the road last weekend. Standing in th...
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Cougars name Vaughan team captain ahead of road trip
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have a new leader.The Western Hockey League club announced 20-year-old defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been named the 32nd captain in franchise history. Vaughan will make his debut as captain Saturday night when the Cougars open a two-game road trip against the Seattle Thunderbir...
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Foster returns, Cougars eye improvement
PRINCE GEORGE- After a split weekend that saw the Cougars finish 1-1, the club heads into an upcoming road trip looking to build consistency and continue developing its identity early in the season. With veteran forward Aiden Foster back in the lineup following an NHL training camp stint and newcomer Tre Peck making an...
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Canada
MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
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Anand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Ottawa's silence on Turkey crackdown
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B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report
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Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election, interior ministry says
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the country's parliamentary election, taking 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on F...
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say
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Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
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