foothills airplane accident
Police urge onlookers to stay away from crash scene
PRINCE GEORGE - A small plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard Thursday afternoon and hit several vehicles, resulting in one death.Prince George RCMP said they received a report around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 20 about a small plane landing on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Ro...
Aug 21, 2026
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City of Prince George
Zoning changes spark debate over future of Prince George green spaces
PRINCE GEORGE - A proposed update to Prince George's zoning bylaw, intended to help accelerate housing construction across the city, has ignited concerns among residents worried about the long-term protection of green spaces, including areas surrounding Ginter's Green.While Ginter's Green itself is now officially desig...
Aug 21, 2026
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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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Touch a Truck
Big trucks, big smiles today
Aug 21, 2026
foothills airplane accident
Police urge onlookers to stay away from crash scene
Aug 21, 2026
City of Prince George
Zoning changes spark debate over future of Prince George green spaces
Aug 21, 2026
b.c. politics
Growing political divide creates opening for CentreBC, but challenges remain
Aug 21, 2026
Driver 'shouldn't be here' after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
Aug 21, 2026
Prince George
Touch a Truck
Big trucks, big smiles today
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Public Library's annual Touch a Truck event returned to Civic Plaza on Friday, drawing families downtown for a hands-on look at some of the biggest vehicles operating in the city.From fire engines and ambulances to military vehicles and heavy equipment, more than a dozen trucks and spe...
Aug 21, 2026
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foothills airplane accident
Police urge onlookers to stay away from crash scene
PRINCE GEORGE - A small plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard Thursday afternoon and hit several vehicles, resulting in one death.Prince George RCMP said they received a report around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 20 about a small plane landing on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Ro...
Aug 21, 2026
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City of Prince George
Zoning changes spark debate over future of Prince George green spaces
PRINCE GEORGE - A proposed update to Prince George's zoning bylaw, intended to help accelerate housing construction across the city, has ignited concerns among residents worried about the long-term protection of green spaces, including areas surrounding Ginter's Green.While Ginter's Green itself is now officially desig...
Aug 21, 2026
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b.c. politics
Growing political divide creates opening for CentreBC, but challenges remain
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's political landscape is becoming increasingly polarized, with the province's major parties drawing sharper ideological lines and leaving some voters searching for a political home in the middle.That growing divide is one of the key themes being highlighted by CentreBC Leader Mike Berni...
Aug 21, 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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wildfire prohibitions
Category 2 and 3 open fire to be prohibited for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service has implemented a prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning across the Stuart Nechako Forest District, also known as the VanJam Fire Zone, as wildfire risk remains a concern across the region.The ban takes effect at 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 and will remain in place u...
Aug 20, 2026
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transportation
Northern B.C. shuttle operators eligible for up to $75,000 in provincial funding
PRINCE GEORGE - Passenger shuttle operators serving rural and remote communities across central and northern British Columbia can now apply for up to $75,000 in operating funding through the Province's Northern Community Shuttle program.The funding initiative, supported by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and...
Aug 18, 2026
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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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Municipal Election 2026
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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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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Cariboo Region
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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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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...
Aug 15, 2026
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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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Sports
Prince George Kodiaks take down
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...
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unbc athletics
UNBC Timberwolves add German defender Luis Hirsch to men's soccer roster
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has strengthened its roster with the addition of German defender Luis Hirsch, who has committed to the Green and Gold for the upcoming season.Originally from Baden-Baden, Germany, the 18-year-old brings versatility to the Timberwolves lineup. Hirsch can play bo...
Aug 18, 2026
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Okanagan Sun outshines Prince George Kodiaks
PRINCE GEORGE - The Okanagan Sun handed the Prince George Kodiaks their third loss of 2026 season on Saturday night (Aug 15). In the Kodiaks first away game of the young season, the Sun earned a 67-12 victory over the visiting team from Prince George. The Kodiaks sank to a 1-3 record on the season, while the Sun rose 3...
Aug 16, 2026
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Canada
Conservatives call on government to release U.S. trade offer details
OTTAWA - Federal conservatives are calling on the government to release the full details of the trade offer from the United States that Canada rejected this week. In a letter to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuvaloy Maju...
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Key points on the legacy of Treaty 6, first signed 150 years ago
DUCK LAKE - Treaty 6, primarily covering most of what's now central Alberta and central Saskatchewan, was signed 150 years ago by the Crown and First Nations chiefs. Festivities honouring the anniversary have been underway across the region, from celeb...
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Politicians, dignitaries and Indigenous leaders to mark 150th anniversary of Treaty 6
DUCK LAKE - It was 150 years ago when First Nations chiefs and dignitaries met at Fort Carlton, in the wilderness of what is now Saskatchewan, to carve out a lasting agreement on how to work and live as the modern shape of Canada emerged. Politicians, ...
9h ago
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Here's why the Bank of Canada is worried about the rise of private credit
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is carefully watching the rise of an alternative credit model that has Canadian investors and banks exposed to half a trillion dollars of loans held largely beyond the public eye. The concern revolves around private credit, ...
11h ago
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From business leaders to sports fans, Canada responds to trade war escalation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to suspend trade talks with the United States has stirred up emotions on both sides of the border, and has drawn the ire of the U.S. president. Early Sunday morning, Donald Trump took to his social media ...
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Mystery man found collapsed on Amsterdam street is not missing Canadian, police say
Police in the Netherlands say a man found collapsed on a street in that country three years ago is not a Canadian who went missing in British Columbia in the 1990s. Online speculation claimed the man is John Russell Kenny of Ontario, who went missing i...
21h ago
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World
A landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital Conakry early Sunday killing 30 people, according to an updated toll released by the central government. Authorities said heavy rai...
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Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured. The Hawk Fire began Sa...
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Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops
RIGA - As Russian threats escalate in Latvia, a Canadian-led NATO mission is strengthening its presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. The Canadian Press observed the increasing tensions on the ground. In the early hours of Aug. 14, resident...
Aug 22, 2026
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