City Infrastructure
Can PG's infrastructure keep pace?
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George positions itself for a future that could include major industrial developments, data centres and a growing population, one question is becoming increasingly important: is the city's infrastructure ready to support it?From roads and utilities to electrical capacity, local leaders say Pri...
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Tech firm eyes Prince George office after first B.C. robot show
PRINCE GEORGE - A humanoid robot that can walk, balance, and throw a kung fu kick drew crowds to the Prince George Library this week, and the company behind it says the machines could one day do some of the most dangerous work in the region's industry.GoGlobal AI Tech staged the demonstration in Prince George, the comp...
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Preparing for the worst: tips to make your property FireSmart
Wildfires are something no one likes to think about, but they are becoming a reality for many British Columbians each year. Property loss is a major concern when wildfires strike, but there are simple steps and best practices you can follow to help make your home less vulnerable to fire damage.
Aug 17, 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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Can PG's infrastructure keep pace?
PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George positions itself for a future that could include major industrial developments, data centres and a growing population, one question is becoming increasingly important: is the city's infrastructure ready to support it?From roads and utilities to electrical capacity, local leaders say Pri...
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$40K for Parkinson's, socks debut
PRINCE GEORGE - A fundraising team from Prince George has been recognized for raising over $40,000 for the Parkinson SuperWalk, making them the top team in British Columbia.Selen's Squad was formed to honour Selen Alpay, a local resident living with Parkinson's disease. Their fundraising brought together family, friend...
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BC Politics
Bird's departure leaves some feeling "betrayed"
PRINCE GEORGE - The decision by Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird to leave the BC Conservative Party and sit as an independent has sparked criticism from local supporters, raised questions about the direction of the party, and added to growing concerns about internal divisions within the provincial opposition.Am...
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Tech firm eyes Prince George office after first B.C. robot show
PRINCE GEORGE - A humanoid robot that can walk, balance, and throw a kung fu kick drew crowds to the Prince George Library this week, and the company behind it says the machines could one day do some of the most dangerous work in the region's industry.GoGlobal AI Tech staged the demonstration in Prince George, the comp...
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Evacuation alert issued for areas near Endako due to wildfire
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties near Endako as crews respond to a wildfire sparked by lightning.The alert was issued Wednesday at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service for wildfire G41970, which was discovered Tuesday. The fire is located in an area south o...
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IIO investigating arrest of truck driver near Bear Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking into the arrest of a man by Prince George RCMP earlier this month that left the individual injured.According to the IIO, the incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when a man was driving a commercial truck southbound on High...
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Drug deaths
Unregulated drug deaths continue to take toll across northern B.C.
Unregulated drug toxicity claimed 138 lives in British Columbia in June, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service, bringing the provincial total to an average of 4.6 deaths per day. The latest figures show the toxic drug crisis remains a significant concern in communities across Northern B.C., ...
Aug 25, 2026
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b.c. politics
CentreBC Leader Mike Bernier kicks off province-wide tour as party seeks political middle ground
PRINCE GEORGE - CentreBC leader Mike Bernier has launched a province-wide listening tour from Prince George, hoping to build momentum for the fledgling political party as it attempts to carve out space between British Columbia's governing NDP and Official Opposition Conservatives.The former Peace River South MLA says t...
Aug 20, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
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Trustee Sarah Holland seeking another term on School District 57 Board
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 Trustee Sarah Holland has announced she will seek re-election in the Oct. 17 local government election, saying she wants to build on the experience and knowledge gained during her first term on the Board of Education.Holland was elected in a 2023 by-election and is currently serving h...
Aug 25, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Simon Yu running for a second term as Mayor of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu is seeking a second term as Mayor of Prince George, saying the city has made significant progress over the past four years but remains at a pivotal point in its development.Speaking against the backdrop of Prince George, Yu said his decision to run again stems from a belief that the work ...
Aug 19, 2026
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2026 muncipal elections
Bruce Wayne launches candidacy for Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Community advocate Bruce Wayne has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council in the municipal election scheduled for Oct. 17, 2026, unveiling a campaign initiative aimed at gathering feedback directly from residents across the city.The initiative, called The Empty Chair Project, will see Wa...
Aug 18, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Ernesto Caranto launches Prince George mayoral campaign
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George mayoral candidate Ernesto Caranto says improving public transportation and addressing crime in the downtown core would be his top priorities if elected.Caranto, who works as an acute care nursing assistant, announced his candidacy with a message centered on what he sees as gaps in the city...
Aug 17, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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Charge laid in 2018 Quesnel Homicide
QUESNEL - A Quesnel man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a local resident nearly eight years ago.The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge against 54-year-old Shane Edison Fralic in the 2018 homicide of 31-year-old Rodney Clement.Police say Clement was dropped off at G.R...
Aug 24, 2026
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100 Mile ER
Emergency department in 100 Mile to close for most of Monday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - For the 38th time in 2026, the emergency department at 100 Mile District General Hospital will be temporarily closed. Interior Health says emergency services in 100 Mile House will be unavailable Monday (Aug. 24) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents in the 100 Mile area in need of emergency car...
Aug 24, 2026
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Tour de North riders prepare for Northern B.C. journey with training ride this weekend
QUESNEL - With the 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de North just weeks away, riders are preparing to hit the road for an escorted training ride between Quesnel and Williams Lake this weekend.The training event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, will give residents an opportunity to see the team in action as cyclists build str...
Aug 20, 2026
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Watchdog clears B.C. Mounties after man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound
QUESNEL - The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO) has concluded its investigation into an incident in Quesnel that resulted in a man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound.The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, after police received reports of gunshots at a residence in the 500 block of Nason...
Aug 18, 2026
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Sports
Timberwolves
UNBC Timberwolves add Kamloops goalkeeper Owen McMillan for 2026 Season
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has added another young talent to its roster, announcing the commitment of goalkeeper Owen McMillan ahead of the 2026 season.The Kamloops native joins the Timberwolves after spending last season with Kamloops United FC. A graduate of South Kamloops Secondary Sc...
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Cougars
Prince George Cougars set to open 2026 training camp
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are preparing for another Western Hockey League season, with the club announcing its rosters and schedule for the 2026 training camp.The camp will feature five teams named after former NHL players and Cougars alumni: Team Mason, Team Connolly, Team Harkins, Team Byfuglien and T...
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Prince George Kodiaks take down Kamloops Broncos
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks earned their second win of the season against the Kamloops Broncos at Hillside Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 22). Their 36-23 victory gave the Kodiaks a 2-3 record for the season, placing them two points behind the 3-2 Westshore Rebels. Meanwhile, the Broncos remain winless this...
Aug 23, 2026
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Canada
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
VANCOUVER - A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad...
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The president says the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada. Exports say otherwise.
OTTAWA - "WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post this week was a continuation on a theme he's maintained throughout the trade war: that his country doesn't need anything from Canada. Experts - and exports ...
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New child safety measures Meta pledged in U.S. settlement not coming to Canada
OTTAWA - New child protection measures Meta has promised as part of a massive legal settlement in the United States won't be implemented in Canada. A spokesperson for Meta says the changes on its Facebook and Instagram platforms will only be made in th...
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As Carney pivots trade from U.S., here are some of Canada's new deals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected on a platform to stand up to the United States on tariffs, and diversify trade so Canada is no longer as dependent on the U.S. as it has been. Carney said on Saturday, hours after he suspended trade talks...
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Fact File: News story using Jim Balsillie to promote AI crypto platform is fake
An article made to look like it came from CBC News was shared on LinkedIn this month claiming that former BlackBerry chief executive Jim Balsillie was encouraging investment in an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency platform. Balsillie says ...
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Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT - As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that starting Sept. 8, Saskatchewan is to impose a 50 per...
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World
Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have left three people dead and 558 missing, while police in Nepal reported at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods in a...
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More than 550 missing in Tibet after floods that left hundreds also missing in Nepal
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said mudslides Wednesday caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing, while police in Nepal reported Thursday morning that at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods i...
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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. H...
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