Three witnesses save B.C. driver from sinking pickup truck
NELSON - Police in Nelson, B.C., are crediting three witnesses who jumped into Kootenay Lake to rescue a driver from her submerged and sinking pickup truck. The department said in a social media post it received reports of a car that had driven over an...
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Spruce Kings take 7-4 home ice win over Chiefs
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings earned a 7-4 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Friday's (Oct. 30) Pink the Rink night at Kopar Memorial Arena. The team asked fans to show their support to the ALL IN Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink to the game, and making a donation to the BC Can...
Oct 31, 2026
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
How to make your Halloween wounds look frighteningly real with MP Makeup Artistry
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative, and few things grab attention quite like realistic special effects makeup. We caught up with MP Makeup Artistry to learn some of the techniques used to transform ordinary makeup into convincing cuts, scrapes and spooky wounds that look straight out of a horror movie.
Oct 30, 2026
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Prince George's zombie metal band Infectious performs acoustic version of 'Surrender'
Prince George's music scene gave us a heavy dose of the undead as local zombie metal band Infectious stopped by to perform their song "Surrender." Known for combining hard-hitting metal music with a unique zombie-inspired stage persona, the band has built a reputation for delivering high-energy performances t...
Oct 30, 2026
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Prince George Legion renews push for new hall and veterans housing
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Spruce Kings 7 Chiefs 4
Spruce Kings take 7-4 home ice win over Chiefs
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings earned a 7-4 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Friday's (Oct. 30) Pink the Rink night at Kopar Memorial Arena. The team asked fans to show their support to the ALL IN Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink to the game, and making a donation to the BC Can...
Oct 31, 2026
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Cougars suffer 5-4 loss in overtime shootout
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars held on to the bitter end Friday night (Oct. 30) in Wenatchee when they lost 5-4 in an overtime shootout against the Wild at Town Toyota Center. After a scoreless first period, Townes Kozicky scored the first goal of the game for the Cougars at the 6:23 mark of the second perio...
Oct 31, 2026
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Spruce Kings eye divisional dominance
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings return to home ice tonight carrying plenty of confidence after a successful weekend road trip. Sitting at the top of the BCHL standings, the Spruce Kings know the challenge now shifts from chasing teams to defending their position as one of the league's top clubs.Despite ea...
Oct 30, 2026
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Spruce City Wildlife Association
Rainbow trout signal progress in restored Cottonwood Island channel
PRINCE GEORGE - A small side channel at Cottonwood Island Park is showing promising signs of recovery nearly two decades after it was damaged by a Nechako River ice jam.The channel, which separates Cottonwood Island from the mainland and runs beneath the replica Cameron Street Bridge, was destroyed by the 2007 ice jam....
Oct 30, 2026
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Hockey marathon to raise funds for cancer care in Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - A new community fundraising event is set to hit the ice this winter, bringing together hockey players, families and supporters from across Northern British Columbia in support of local cancer care.A dedicated group of volunteers is launching Pucks for a Purpose: 24 Hours of Remembrance and Hope, a 24-ho...
Oct 29, 2026
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Post Secondary opportunities
Blackwater scholarship invests in youth
PRINCE GEORGE- A new scholarship program aimed at creating educational and career opportunities for Indigenous youth in British Columbia's mining sector has been launched by Artemis Gold and the Dean family.The Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining will provide funding for up to five Indigenous Grade 12 stu...
Oct 29, 2026
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Fort ST John
RCMP investigating home invasion, suspect remains at large
FORT ST JOHN - Police officers in Fort St John are currently looking to identify and locate the suspect in a violent home invasion that occurred on October 27, 2026.The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. when an unknown man entered a residence on the 8900-block of 87 Street in Fort St John, B.C., after following one o...
Oct 28, 2026
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provincial politics
B.C. Greens vow strong opposition role as smaller parties reflect on election results
PRINCE GEORGE - While the B.C. Conservatives celebrated their majority victory on election night, B.C. Greens Leader Emily Lowan struck a determined tone, telling supporters her party is prepared to play a significant role in holding the new government accountable.Speaking to supporters after the results became clear, ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal Elections
New Prince George council faces steep learning curve as majority of chamber changes
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council will look dramatically different when its new members take their seats, with the majority of the council chamber changing following the October 17 election.After four years with the same council structure of eight councillors and the mayor, only four familiar faces will return...
Oct 21, 2026
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Civic Elections
Five new faces prepare to tackle big decisions at Prince George City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - The campaign signs scattered throughout Prince George spoke to the interest in the civic election, and that interest carried through to the polls.When the new council takes its place around the horseshoe next month, five new faces will be among those making decisions at City Hall. Two councillors-elect ...
Oct 20, 2026
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New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal Election
Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
PRINCE GEORGE - There was a changing of the guard in Prince George Saturday night, and it extended well beyond the mayor's chair.Outgoing Mayor Simon Yu congratulated mayor-elect Garth Frizzell following a close race that will usher in not only a new mayor but a substantially different city council.Only three of the ei...
Oct 19, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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Man charged following RCMP search near 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE - A 36-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence near 100 Mile House earlier this week.According to police, members of the 100 Mile House RCMP and the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit carried out a search warrant on October 28 at a home in the 5400-bl...
Oct 30, 2026
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provincial politics
B.C. Greens vow strong opposition role as smaller parties reflect on election results
PRINCE GEORGE - While the B.C. Conservatives celebrated their majority victory on election night, B.C. Greens Leader Emily Lowan struck a determined tone, telling supporters her party is prepared to play a significant role in holding the new government accountable.Speaking to supporters after the results became clear, ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Highway Watch
Spun out trucks halt southbound traffic on Highway 97 north of Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - Southbound traffic on a stretch of the Cariboo Highway nearly 20 kilometres north of Quesnel was halted. DriveBC first reported of spun out trucks on Highway 97 at Hush Lake at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 28). Drivers are told to expect major delays and watch for traffic control. Salting and crews ...
Oct 28, 2026
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provincial politics
Doerkson promises action on healthcare, affordability and economic growth after election victory
PRINCE GEORGE - One day after leading the B.C. Conservatives to election victory, Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says British Columbians have delivered a clear mandate for change and his incoming government is ready to get to work.Speaking Sunday, Doerkson thanked voters across the province for placing their trust in...
Oct 27, 2026
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Sports
Spruce Kings 7 Chiefs 4
Spruce Kings take 7-4 home ice win over Chiefs
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings earned a 7-4 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Friday's (Oct. 30) Pink the Rink night at Kopar Memorial Arena. The team asked fans to show their support to the ALL IN Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink to the game, and making a donation to the BC Can...
Oct 31, 2026
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Wild 5 Cougars 4
Cougars suffer 5-4 loss in overtime shootout
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars held on to the bitter end Friday night (Oct. 30) in Wenatchee when they lost 5-4 in an overtime shootout against the Wild at Town Toyota Center. After a scoreless first period, Townes Kozicky scored the first goal of the game for the Cougars at the 6:23 mark of the second perio...
Oct 31, 2026
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings eye divisional dominance
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings return to home ice tonight carrying plenty of confidence after a successful weekend road trip. Sitting at the top of the BCHL standings, the Spruce Kings know the challenge now shifts from chasing teams to defending their position as one of the league's top clubs.Despite ea...
Oct 30, 2026
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Canada
Veteran who lost daughter in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
A veteran whose daughter died during a military training exercise in 2002 has been named the 2026 National Silver Cross Mother. The Royal Canadian Legion says Virginia Hicks will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, an annu...
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Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party surpassed the Conservatives in fundraising by almost $1 million in the third quarter of 2026, says Elections Canada. Records published by Elections Canada show the Conservatives raised $3.9 million, while the Liberals raised...
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Trump says U.S., Canada have the 'concept of a very good deal'
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and the United States have "the concept of a very good deal." Speaking to reporters in Iowa on Sunday, Trump said the countries were "very close" to reaching a trade deal. "We've been losing money for ma...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney calls six federal byelections for December
OTTAWA - Voters in six federal ridings in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls Dec. 7, after Prime Minister Mark Carney called byelections Sunday. A press release from the Prime Minster's Office says byelections will take place...
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Michiganders slammed by historic political ad spend ready for midterms to end
DETROIT - Gwyneth Love is ready for the United States midterm elections to be over. The 24-year-old Michigander lives in the eye of the political storm. The tight race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a key Michigan Senate...
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Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Thursday. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Ca...
Nov 1, 2026
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World
Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problems
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signaled Sunday that he'll make his closing pitch of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair it back into the spotlight as...
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All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All passengers on board were ki...
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, the latest development in a ballot controversy that has roile...
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