Conservation officers confirm bear shot by RCMP mauled child in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - Conservation officers in British Columbia say a black bear that was killed by RCMP officers last Sunday was, "in fact," responsible for an attack that had left a three-year-old girl with injuries. Conservation officers took to social med...
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jiangmen delegation visit
Concerns raised over draft sister city proposal between Prince George and Jiangmen
Concerns are being raised about a proposed sister city agreement with Jiangmen, China, with one city councillor saying more information is needed before council signs on to a relationship that could last two decades. PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is continuing to explore a potential sister city agreement w...
Aug 15, 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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We participated in UNBC research that could help guide planning for a future evacuation
A new research project at the University of Northern British Columbia is looking at how local drivers respond during wildfire emergencies, and the findings could help emergency planners develop safer and more effective evacuation strategies for communities across Northern B.C. We took part in the research and learned m...
Aug 14, 2026
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provincial politics
Conservative Party of BC leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay visits Prince George
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Highway 97 reopens
Highway 97 to reopen in South Cariboo
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jiangmen delegation visit
Concerns raised over draft sister city proposal between Prince George and Jiangmen
Aug 15, 2026
Data Centres
Prince George prepares for data centres
Aug 14, 2026
B.C. Politics
Milobar departure raises questions about future of B.C. Conservatives
Aug 14, 2026
Prince George
provincial politics
Conservative Party of BC leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay visits Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Conservative Party of BC leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay was in Prince George Saturday (Aug. 15) evening.Findlay was a guest at a community barbeque held by the three Prince George MLA's, Rosalyn Bird, Sheldon Clare and Kiel Giddens, at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum.During her visit, Findlay tou...
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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...
15h ago
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jiangmen delegation visit
Concerns raised over draft sister city proposal between Prince George and Jiangmen
Concerns are being raised about a proposed sister city agreement with Jiangmen, China, with one city councillor saying more information is needed before council signs on to a relationship that could last two decades. PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is continuing to explore a potential sister city agreement w...
Aug 15, 2026
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Data Centres
Prince George prepares for data centres
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council could soon begin laying the groundwork for potential data-centre developments before any major proposals officially arrive.Councillors Brian Skakun and Garth Frizzell have filed a notice of motion that would direct city staff to prepare a high-level overview of regulatory tool...
Aug 14, 2026
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Northern BC
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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Service disruption
CityWest outage disrupts services across Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: CityWest says it has identified the cause of the service outage that disrupted internet, telephone and TV services for customers from Prince George west to the Central Coast.The company reports the outage was caused by a fibre cut linked to an attempted copper theft on a third-party carrier's net...
Aug 11, 2026
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Gold mine expansion west of Prince George could add 1,500 local jobs
PRINCE GEORGE - Construction crews have started working on a major gold mine expansion west of Prince George. This project could change the local job market for years ahead.Artemis Gold Inc. announced this week that major construction has started on its Blackwater Mine expansion. The company also opened a new office an...
Aug 07, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
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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Kyle Sampson for Mayor
Sampson launches Prince George bid
PRINCE GEORGE - One week after announcing his intention to seek the city's top elected position, Prince George City Councillor Kyle Sampson officially launched his mayoral campaign Thursday, promising experienced leadership and a focus on growth, public safety and improved service at City Hall.Sampson unveiled his camp...
Aug 13, 2026
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Municipal election
Prince George Councillor Ron Polillo launches re-election campaign
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George city councillor Ron Polillo has officially launched his campaign for re-election, seeking another four-year term on council in the upcoming municipal election.Polillo announced his candidacy Wednesday under the campaign slogan "A Positive Prince George," highlighting his eight yea...
Aug 12, 2026
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Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown business owner, says Prince George City Council needs to return to what he calls its "fundamental responsibilities" b...
Aug 10, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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...
15h ago
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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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Forestry
90 Quesnel forestry jobs impacted by pulp mill curtailment
QUESNEL - Workers in Quesnel are facing an uncertain future after Quesnel River Pulp announced it will temporarily curtail operations until at least November, affecting 90 employees and raising concerns about the continued challenges facing British Columbia's forestry sector.According to the company, the curtailment is...
Aug 12, 2026
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Off-road ban
South Cariboo included in provincewide recreational off-road vehicle ban amid wildfire concerns
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in the South Cariboo are being urged to stay out of the backcountry after the B.C. government implemented a temporary ban on the recreational use of off-road vehicles on Crown land in several fire-threatened regions of the province.The prohibition took effect at noon on Monday, Aug. 10...
Aug 11, 2026
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Sports
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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Cougars
Cougars trade defenceman Tyrone Sobry to Saskatoon
PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Cougars have traded overage defenceman Tyrone Sobry to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Cougars General Manager and Head Coach Mark Lamb said the move was made because the club currently has a surplus of overage players on its roste...
Aug 12, 2026
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Kodiaks 0 Rams 75
Prince George Kodiaks take devastating loss on home turf
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks took a thrashing on home turf at Masich Place Stadium Saturday night (August 8) against the Langley Rams. The Rams earned a 75-0 shutout victory, handing the Kodiaks a 1-2 record on the young season. Meanwhile, the Rams sit atop the BC Football Conference standings with a 4-0 r...
Aug 09, 2026
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Canada
Conservation officers confirm bear shot by RCMP mauled child in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - Conservation officers in British Columbia say a black bear that was killed by RCMP officers last Sunday was, "in fact," responsible for an attack that had left a three-year-old girl with injuries. Conservation officers took to social med...
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Judge approves $31.5M settlement in sexual assault case against Quebec archdiocese
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved a historic $31.5-million settlement for sexual assault claimants in a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec City archdiocese. The agreement ends a years-long legal saga for claimants who say they ...
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'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT - Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at this year's Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southeast Alberta. He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese o...
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Construction on Montreal port expansion underway as 'nation-building' effort ramps up
MONTREAL - The $2.3-billion Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from...
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Afghan advocates urge action for women as Taliban marks five years since takeover
OTTAWA - Five years after the Taliban capture of Kabul, advocates are urging Canadians not to ignore the oppression of women in Afghanistan. "From outside, it's possible for the world to take action," said Murwarid Ziayee, senior director of the Calgar...
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Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada
DES MOINES - Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit an array of Canadian goods with new tariffs should serve as a "wake-up call to Canada to make some changes." "I think the president is probably using them as a lever...
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World
Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Ind...
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Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds
Hawaii's Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. The National Hurricane Center sa...
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Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats seeking the party's presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. ...
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