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CKPG News for October 29, 2026
PRINCE GEORGE - Here's what made the news in Prince George and Northern B.C. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Former cabinet minister Jennifer Whiteside has been selected as the interim leader of the BC NDP following the party's significant defeat in last weekend's provincial election.Former BC United leader Kevin Falcon...
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community
Miracle Theatre fundraiser backs children's medical needs
PRINCE GEORGE - Derek Turnbull remembers sleeping at the foot of his son's hospital bed when their family had to leave Prince George for treatment in Vancouver."Of course you want your child to be as comfortable as possible. I lost count of how many nights I slept at the foot of his bed. It's never home," sai...
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CKPG Today Community
Hometown product named captain of the Quesnel River Rush
The Quesnel River Rush will have a hometown leader at the helm this season after naming Kade Lawlor as team captain for the 2026-27 campaign. For Lawlor, earning the captaincy represents more than just wearing the "C." It's an opportunity to lead the team representing the community where his hockey journey be...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Halloween spirit on full display at the Terror on Tofield
Halloween enthusiasts are embracing the spooky season as Terror on Tofield once again welcomes visitors looking for a frightfully fun experience. The popular seasonal attraction transforms an ordinary space into a Halloween spectacle filled with creative decorations, eerie scenes and plenty of surprises around every co...
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CKPG News for October 29, 2026
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Provincial Politics
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B.C. Politics
Jennifer Whiteside named interim leader of BC NDP following election defeat
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Prince George
ON DEMAND
CKPG News for October 29, 2026
PRINCE GEORGE - Here's what made the news in Prince George and Northern B.C. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Former cabinet minister Jennifer Whiteside has been selected as the interim leader of the BC NDP following the party's significant defeat in last weekend's provincial election.Former BC United leader Kevin Falcon...
7h ago
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community
Miracle Theatre fundraiser backs children's medical needs
PRINCE GEORGE - Derek Turnbull remembers sleeping at the foot of his son's hospital bed when their family had to leave Prince George for treatment in Vancouver."Of course you want your child to be as comfortable as possible. I lost count of how many nights I slept at the foot of his bed. It's never home," sai...
9h ago
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Provincial Politics
Downtown business owner cautiously optimistic as Conservatives outline public-safety plan
PRINCE GEORGE - For years, Nancy O's has been a fixture in downtown Prince George. But owner Eoin Foley says operating a downtown business over the past decade has increasingly meant dealing with problems that have little to do with serving customers."It's frustrating to see, you know, street disorder all the time...
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community
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...
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community
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...
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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...
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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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RDFFG
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
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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Quesnel Prescribed Burn
Preparation underway for prescribed burn near Northstar Interchange
QUESNEL, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service says its crews have begun removing three limbs up to three metres high near the Northstar Interchange in Quesnel in preparation for a prescribed burn in the spring.The wildfire service says its crews, along with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Emcon Ser...
Oct 27, 2026
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Sports
Timberwolves
Season begins with high expectations
PRINCE GEORGE- The UNBC Timberwolves men's and women's basketball teams may have opened the Canada West season with losses to the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack, but both programs believe the foundation is in place for a successful year ahead.The Timberwolves men fell 84-71 in their opener, while the women's team dropped a 6...
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TimberWolves
Bounaaja caps season in style
PRINCE GEORGE- A record-breaking performance to close out the season has earned UNBC Timberwolves midfielder Mehdi Bounaaja national attention within Canada West.The third-year standout was named the Canada West BioSteel Men's Soccer Player of the Week after a historic outing against the UBC Okanagan Heat at Masich Pla...
Oct 28, 2026
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Cougars
Cougars focused despite slow start
The Prince George Cougars are confident better days are ahead despite a slower-than-expected start to the Western Hockey League season.Through the opening 11 games, the Cougars have shown stretches of strong play but have struggled to consistently turn those efforts into victories. While the results have been frustrati...
Oct 27, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Canada-EU summit ends, U.S. midterms loom, time change ends
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union lea...
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StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they're predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, whic...
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Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
MONTREAL - A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude today with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges. Carney welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Euro...
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Money woes, war and Trump - what's motivating U.S. voters ahead of the midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has been telling supporters to vote like he's on the midterm ballot next Tuesday - but voters are heading to the polls looking for politicians ready to tackle the affordability crisis. Trump returned to the White House with ...
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Man arrested in Quebec after fatal B.C. hit and run in 2025 near Oliver
DRUMMONDVILLE - A man wanted in a fatal 2025 hit and run in British Columbia has been arrested in Quebec. Police say the man was arrested by RCMP with help from the Quebec provincial police on Oct. 14 near Drummondville, about 100 kilometres northeast ...
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City of Victoria issues warning after owl attacks same person twice in three days
VICTORIA - The City of Victoria has issued a warning after the same person was attacked by an owl at a park twice in three days. The city says in a statement that it received a complaint on Oct. 4
about a barred owl attack on the shared pedestrian and ...
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World
Humanitarian convoy ready for Ukraine's stricken city of Oleshky
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - A humanitarian convoy for the stricken city of Oleshky has been set up in a nearby town. It includes 25 buses, ambulances and other vehicles for the aid mission due to take place later Friday, a Ukrainian official said. "We are ...
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El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign Sunday in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens, marking their first public appearance together in months after a week in which lingering divisions spi...
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Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered triple-murderer Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the "shocking criminality" involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death c...
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