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Federal and B.C. governments commit $200M to Tumbler Ridge school and health centre rebuild
TUMBLER RIDGE - The federal and British Columbia governments have announced a joint $200‑million investment to build a new secondary school and modernize the health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, marking a significant step in the recovery of a northeastern B.C. community shaken by tragedy earlier this year. The fundin...
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June 18, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - A family in Prince George is determined to keep searching for their missing daughter. Highway billboards now display Kira Hammerstrom's photo throughout the region. Plus Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal and B.C. governments are pledging $100 million each to build a new high school in Tumbler ...
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
Cruisin' Classics set to celebrate 50th Father's Day Show and Shine
Cruisin' Classics is gearing up for its annual Father's Day Show 'n' Shine in Prince George, bringing together car enthusiasts from across the region. The event, set for June 21 at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, will feature classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and imports on display. Don't worry about parking and take th...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Step into the historic Theatre Royal in Barkerville
Did you know theatre productions have been running in Barkerville since 1865? Step into the historic Theatre Royal to check out this year's production as we continue our journey along Northern Routes historic sites.
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Federal and B.C. governments commit $200M to Tumbler Ridge school and health centre rebuild
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Toxic Drug Crisis
MP Doherty critical of Federal Toxic Drug Strategy
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2026 world cup
Watch party takes in World Cup match
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Economic Development Plan
Prince George is at a "pivotal point" economically
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On Demand
June 18, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - A family in Prince George is determined to keep searching for their missing daughter. Highway billboards now display Kira Hammerstrom's photo throughout the region. Plus Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal and B.C. governments are pledging $100 million each to build a new high school in Tumbler ...
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Toxic Drug Crisis
MP Doherty critical of Federal Toxic Drug Strategy
PRINCE GEORGE - Canada's ongoing toxic drug crisis showed signs of improvement in 2025, with new federal data indicating a significant decline in fatalities. But despite the encouraging trend, the issue remains deeply contentious, with political leaders, health officials, and advocates divided over what success looks l...
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2026 world cup
Watch party takes in World Cup match
PRINCE GEORGE - This week, soccer fans in Prince George came together to support Team Canada at the city's first World Cup watch party, which turned out to be a big success.About 100 people showed up to watch Canada play Qatar. Organizers set up a big screen at the Prince George men's soccer field so everyone could enj...
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Economic Development Plan
Prince George is at a "pivotal point" economically
PRINCE GEORGE - After years of disruption from global and domestic challenges, Prince George is taking stock of how its economy has evolved - and what it must do to thrive in the years ahead.From the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic to shifting trade dynamics and labour shortages across Canada, the past five years have...
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Northern BC
tumbler ridge
Federal and B.C. governments commit $200M to Tumbler Ridge school and health centre rebuild
TUMBLER RIDGE - The federal and British Columbia governments have announced a joint $200‑million investment to build a new secondary school and modernize the health-care centre in Tumbler Ridge, marking a significant step in the recovery of a northeastern B.C. community shaken by tragedy earlier this year. The fundin...
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bail & sentencing reform
New bill on bail and sentencing reforms becomes law
Bail bill C-14 became law on Monday. The legislation makes it more difficult to get bail for a variety of crimes, including some vehicle thefts, extortion and human trafficking offences. Adam Berls reports. PRINCE GEORGE - A sweeping overhaul of Canada's criminal justice system has taken a significant step forward, wit...
Jun 17, 2026
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flood preparedness
Province releases first phase of updated floodplain maps covering 58 communities
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents and communities across British Columbia are expected to benefit from improved safety and awareness as the province rolls out the first phase of newly updated floodplain maps, a key component of a broader strategy to address growing flood risks linked to climate change.The Province of British C...
Jun 17, 2026
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Missing person
Update: Teen located
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say Cuthbert has been located. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their help in this matter.Earlier: Prince George RCMP needs your help locating a missing person.Police say 18-year-old Chloe Rose Cuthbert was last seen on the 1300-block of Kellogg Avenue on June 5, 2026...
Jun 16, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Crime
Firearms, drugs seized in Quesnel RCMP raid
QUESNEL - Police in Quesnel have seized multiple firearms and illegal drugs following a search warrant executed at a local residence.On June 18, 2026, the Quesnel RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, along with the North District Emergency Response Team and the Cariboo Crime Reduction Unit, carried out the search at a home in th...
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Fatal MVI
Speed and alcohol suspected factors in fatal Highway 26 crash
QUESNEL - One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 26 Friday night.Quesnel RCMP say the driver of a pickup died after his vehicle left the roadway near Slough Creek 2100 Forest Service at approximately 8:21 p.m. that night."A single vehicle left the roadway, and the driver who was the sole oc...
Jun 15, 2026
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Tre Townsend
Grieving mother remembers son lost in Stony Lake boating tragedy
PRINCE GEORGE - A mother is remembering her son as a gifted student with a bright future after he died in a boating accident on Stony Lake last weekend.Corrie Townsend is mourning the loss of her son, Tre, who died when the boat he was operating capsized. Three friends who were aboard the vessel survived the incident.A...
Jun 12, 2026
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food security
Carney announces national food strategy aimed at lowering costs, providing more options
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government's new food strategy. PRINCE GEORGE - The Liberal government has announced a national food strategy aimed at giving Canadians greater access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices.The plan outlined Thursday, June 11 is intended to c...
Jun 11, 2026
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Sports
Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings add Quebec forward Charles Hawthornthwaite for 2026-27 season
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have strengthened their roster for the future, announcing the commitment of forward Charles Hawthornthwaite for the 2026-27 British Columbia Hockey League season.The 18-year-old forward from Vaudreuil, Quebec, joins the Spruce Kings after spending the past two seasons with...
Jun 17, 2026
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Goalie commits to Spruce Kings
PRINCE GEORGE - A goalie has committed to the Prince George Spruce Kings for next season.The Spruce Kings say it's 2009-born goaltender Asher Netherton, who is 6' 1, 190 pounds and from Kelowna.He's played the last three seasons with RINK Hockey Academy where he went 13-1 last season with a 1.86 GAA and a .937 SV% for ...
Jun 12, 2026
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50/50 winner left speechless
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings concluded their season with a record-setting 50/50 draw that sold out on deadline day, awarding a life-changing jackpot to a local winner.Kyle Anderson, executive director of business operations, explained that the team's community-owned model makes fundraising vital for m...
May 29, 2026
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Canada
Global effort targeted fake computer updates tied to Russian cybercriminals: RCMP
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators say SocGholish malware - linked to the Russian cyberc...
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Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism
MONTREAL - Black public servants working for the city of Montreal are joining a growing chorus calling for major reforms to crack down on systemic racism. A committee representing the Black employees has released a letter demanding concrete actions to ...
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Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say
LONGUEUIL - Quebec public health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies cases continue to spread in regions to the south and east of Montreal. The province has recorded 76 cases in 2026, only halfway through the year, compared to 93 for all of 202...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12 p.m. Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Canada's team for last night's historic 6-0 win over Qatar. Carney entered the dressing room after the match in Vancouver and s...
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In the news today: Stronach ruling expected, protein shortages, Palestinian exhibit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Judge to deliver ruling today in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial An Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of bill...
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Frank Stronach found guilty on two charges related to two women in sex assault trial
TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who was accused of sexually assaulting several women decades ago, has been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault. Stronach, who is 93, showed no reaction as the verdict was read in a Toro...
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World
2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) - A British court sent two men to prison Friday for setting fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure. Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, ...
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Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as Trump suggested a deal with Iran had bee...
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Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete this fall to become Maine's next governor. Pingree and Charles won their primaries Friday, after the June 9 contests advanced to ranked choice votin...
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