Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are back on the ice, and while the faces may look a little different this season, the expectations inside the dressing room have not changed.The club officially opened training camp this week at CN Centre, welcoming 88 players as preparations begin for the 2026-27 Western Hocke...
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Municipal election
Civic election sign period begins next week
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George's civic election campaign set to ramp up, candidates will soon be able to begin placing campaign signs throughout the city as the official sign period gets underway next week.Starting Tuesday, election signs can be installed at 14 designated locations across Prince George, marking the...
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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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Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are back on the ice, and while the faces may look a little different this season, the expectations inside the dressing room have not changed.The club officially opened training camp this week at CN Centre, welcoming 88 players as preparations begin for the 2026-27 Western Hocke...
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Civic election sign period begins next week
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George's civic election campaign set to ramp up, candidates will soon be able to begin placing campaign signs throughout the city as the official sign period gets underway next week.Starting Tuesday, election signs can be installed at 14 designated locations across Prince George, marking the...
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CNC launches entrepreneur mentorship program to connect students with real-world business experience
As students prepare to return to campus next week, the College of New Caledonia is introducing a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and business reality.The Entrepreneur Mentorship Program, launching alongside CNC's newly revised Business Administration Program this fall, will pair stu...
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Foodie Fridays continues to grow as summer tradition in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Foodie Fridays keeps getting more popular in Prince George, drawing in more vendors, entertainers, and visitors as it becomes a regular part of the city's summer events.Matt Russell, the Event Coordinator for the City of Prince George, says Foodie Fridays has grown steadily in recent years, especially a...
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2026 local elections
Nominations for Regional District elected positions open next week
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone thinking about running for local office in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has a narrow window to submit their paperwork. Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Documents received outside that window cannot be accepted.The gene...
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Update: Evacuation alert lifted for wildfire northwest of Endako
Update: The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has rescinded an evacuation alert that was issued August 26 on the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service. Residents in the affected area are no longer under alert, but officials caution that wildfire conditions can change quickly. The regional district says it will c...
Aug 27, 2026
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Wildfire
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...
Aug 26, 2026
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IIO
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...
Aug 26, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election
Civic election sign period begins next week
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George's civic election campaign set to ramp up, candidates will soon be able to begin placing campaign signs throughout the city as the official sign period gets underway next week.Starting Tuesday, election signs can be installed at 14 designated locations across Prince George, marking the...
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2026 local elections
Nominations for Regional District elected positions open next week
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone thinking about running for local office in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has a narrow window to submit their paperwork. Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Documents received outside that window cannot be accepted.The gene...
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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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Charge laid
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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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...
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Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are back on the ice, and while the faces may look a little different this season, the expectations inside the dressing room have not changed.The club officially opened training camp this week at CN Centre, welcoming 88 players as preparations begin for the 2026-27 Western Hocke...
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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...
Aug 26, 2026
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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...
Aug 26, 2026
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Canada
'Epic fighter': Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring her as an "epic fighter." The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said in a statement on Friday that the NDP MLA died peacefully Friday aftern...
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Privacy watchdog takes Google to court in long-running 'right to be forgotten' case
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'Surrey Six' killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
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After criticism, CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
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Flood rescue enters fourth day in Nepal-China border as weather hampers air operations
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