Municipal election
Nicole Fraser launches first bid for Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Nicole Fraser is stepping into the municipal political arena for the first time, announcing her candidacy for Prince George City Council with a focus on collaboration, transparency and strategic growth.Fraser, who has closely followed local government and worked both within and alongside City Hall throu...
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Municipal election
Prince George hospital worker launches City Council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - A frontline mental health and addictions worker is hoping to bring a new perspective to Prince George City Hall.Thirty-two-year-old Trenten Laarz has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council, saying his experience working with some of the city's most vulnerable residents has motivated him ...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
PG's musical history on display at Omineca Arts Centre
Prince George music lovers have a chance to take a trip through the city's rich musical past thanks to a unique exhibit now on display at the Omineca Arts Centre. Beat Niche Records put on the exhibit to showcase explore photographs, memorabilia, posters, recordings, and stories that highlight the community's long-stan...
Sep 11, 2026
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White Spruce City Chorus hoping to continue musical legacy
For decades, the White Spruce City Chorus has been bringing voices together through the joy of singing, friendship, and community. Now, the longtime Prince George singing group is inviting new members to join and help carry its musical legacy into the future through open house events in September. More info here.
Sep 11, 2026
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Municipal election
Nicole Fraser launches first bid for Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Nicole Fraser is stepping into the municipal political arena for the first time, announcing her candidacy for Prince George City Council with a focus on collaboration, transparency and strategic growth.Fraser, who has closely followed local government and worked both within and alongside City Hall throu...
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Municipal election
Prince George hospital worker launches City Council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - A frontline mental health and addictions worker is hoping to bring a new perspective to Prince George City Hall.Thirty-two-year-old Trenten Laarz has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council, saying his experience working with some of the city's most vulnerable residents has motivated him ...
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Veteran Councillor Brian Skakun seeks eighth term on Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's longest-serving city councillor is once again asking voters for their support.Brian Skakun, first elected to Prince George City Council in 2002, is seeking an eighth term in office. Over more than two decades at City Hall, Skakun has become one of the city's most recognizable municipal p...
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Cougars fall to Blazers 4-3, finish WHL pre-season without a win
KAMLOOPS - The Prince George Cougars fell to the Kamloops Blazers on the road Sunday (Sept. 13) night 4-3 to conclude their exhibition schedule. The Cougars lost all four of their games in the Western Hockey League (WHL) pre-season. Tre Peck led the Cougars in pre-season scoring with two goals and three points in two g...
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School Board
17 candidates enter school trustee race in SD57
PRINCE GEORGE - The nomination period has officially closed for the upcoming municipal election, with 17 candidates entering the race for School District 57 trustee positions ahead of voting on October 17.The largest contest will be in Area 1 (Prince George), where 14 candidates are seeking seats on the board. The fiel...
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2026 Municipal Elections
Mackenzie council candidate Kathleen Westergaard pitches industrial renewal, housing maintenance and wildlife safety
MACKENZIE - District of Mackenzie council candidate Kathleen Westergaard says economic development, better use of existing resources and improved public safety are among the key issues driving her campaign.Speaking with CKPG News, Westergaard said she decided to run for council because she believes the community needs ...
Sep 09, 2026
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Tour de North
Cops for Cancer Tour de North schedule unveiled
PRINCE GEORGE - Nearly 13 first responders and community riders in Northern B.C. will begin a seven-day, 850-kilometre cycling journey in just over a week's time. Cops for Cancer Tour de North will begin in Fort St. John on Sept. 11 and wrap up in Williams Lake on Sept. 17. RCMP say the riders will visit multiple commu...
Sep 05, 2026
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Two horse power
Former Vanderhoof sheep farmers embark on cross-Canada journey by horse and wagon
VANDERHOOF - After years of dreaming, planning and preparing, a Vanderhoof couple is about to trade modern transportation for horsepower as they set off on an ambitious journey across Canada.Ankie and Will Nellen will leave Vanderhoof over the Labour Day weekend with a team of Percheron horses named Jazz and Jay, begin...
Sep 03, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election
Nicole Fraser launches first bid for Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Nicole Fraser is stepping into the municipal political arena for the first time, announcing her candidacy for Prince George City Council with a focus on collaboration, transparency and strategic growth.Fraser, who has closely followed local government and worked both within and alongside City Hall throu...
A few minutes ago
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Municipal election
Prince George hospital worker launches City Council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - A frontline mental health and addictions worker is hoping to bring a new perspective to Prince George City Hall.Thirty-two-year-old Trenten Laarz has announced his candidacy for Prince George City Council, saying his experience working with some of the city's most vulnerable residents has motivated him ...
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Municipal election
Veteran Councillor Brian Skakun seeks eighth term on Prince George City Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's longest-serving city councillor is once again asking voters for their support.Brian Skakun, first elected to Prince George City Council in 2002, is seeking an eighth term in office. Over more than two decades at City Hall, Skakun has become one of the city's most recognizable municipal p...
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School Board
17 candidates enter school trustee race in SD57
PRINCE GEORGE - The nomination period has officially closed for the upcoming municipal election, with 17 candidates entering the race for School District 57 trustee positions ahead of voting on October 17.The largest contest will be in Area 1 (Prince George), where 14 candidates are seeking seats on the board. The fiel...
Sep 11, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Remote Collision
Four people injured, one airlifted to hospital after vehicle rollover in South Cariboo
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - One patient was airlifted to hospital after a vehicle rolled down an embankment in the South Cariboo. Williams Lake RCMP say they received a report of the collision off Farwell Canyon Road near Riske Creek, approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, shortly before 7:00 a.m. Friday (Se...
Sep 12, 2026
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Quesnel Candidates
Three candidates vying for Quesnel mayoral seat, 18 looking to get on council
QUESNEL, B.C. - The deadline to file paperwork has passed, and there will be a three-way race to become the mayor of Quesnel next month. Incumbent Ron Paull will be seeking a second term as Quesnel's mayor. He'll be challenged by Coralee Oakes and Brian Waters. Paull, a longtime city councillor, unseated two-term mayor...
Sep 12, 2026
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Reported Stolen Truck
Four people arrested after stolen pickup truck rams into Quesnel RCMP vehicles
QUESNEL, B.C. - Four people were arrested after a stolen vehicle reportedly rammed police cars in Quesnel and attempted to flee. At around 5:00 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 10), Quesnel RCMP say a white Ford F-350 pickup truck was reported stolen out of Hixon earlier in the morning. RCMP say officers found the truck in the Que...
Sep 10, 2026
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Williams Lake Library Renovations
Pop-up library services to open outside Williams Lake branch amid temporary closure
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Bookworms in the Williams Lake area in need of library services will get some reprieve amid the temporary closure of the city's branch. The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) says a pop-up library will open outside the Williams Lake branch doors on 180 3 Ave. N, offering a limited selection of books,...
Sep 05, 2026
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Sports
T-Wolves Soccer
T-Wolves men's soccer team draws with Thunderbirds 3-3, women shut out 5-0
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Timberwolves men's soccer team earned their third straight draw Sunday (Sept. 13). The T-Wolves drew the first-place University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds 3-3 from Masich Place. UNBC got out to a 2-0 lead within the first 30 minutes thanks t...
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Cougars fall to Blazers 4-3, finish WHL pre-season without a win
KAMLOOPS - The Prince George Cougars fell to the Kamloops Blazers on the road Sunday (Sept. 13) night 4-3 to conclude their exhibition schedule. The Cougars lost all four of their games in the Western Hockey League (WHL) pre-season. Tre Peck led the Cougars in pre-season scoring with two goals and three points in two g...
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WHL Preseason
WHL fans in Quesnel treated to tight contest
QUESNEL - The West Fraser Centre in Quesnel again played host to WHL preseason action between Kamloops and Prince George on Saturday evening. The location between the two foes has become a regular stop as both squads gear up for the regular season. It was the Blazers finding the back if the net first, just before the h...
Sep 13, 2026
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Canada
StatCan says Canada's 2026 census participation was among highest ever
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the response rate for this year's census of the population was 98.4 per cent, one of the highest ever recorded. The data is collected every five years and the questionnaire includes age, gender, marital status and langu...
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Carney's investment summit draws protests by Indigenous leaders, eco groups
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's high-stakes pitch for foreign investment is also attracting protests by Indigenous leaders and civil society groups opposed to his agenda. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers descended on Toronto on Mo...
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Quebec party leaders are preparing for two debates this week in election campaign
MONTREAL - Quebec party leaders are preparing for two debates this week in the provincial election campaign. The first debate is scheduled on Tuesday evening and will feature all five party leaders. Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette a...
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Ottawa says it ended refugee residency sponsor exemption over 'integrity concerns'
OTTAWA - A permanent residency sponsorship exemption for some refugees was allowed to expire earlier this month due to unspecified "potential integrity concerns," an Immigration Department spokesperson said in an email. Three years ago, a memo drafted ...
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Here's a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (prev...
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Here's a list of August inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.3 per cent (4.2) - Prince Edward Island: 4.4 per cent (4.0) -...
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World
Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case
MIAMI (AP) - A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case that accused him of bribing officials to win lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South ...
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Kennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring Trump as center confronts solvency worries
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees is planning to propose adding President Donald Trump's name to the facility's exterior in recognition of his saving the building from its "precarious fiscal position," according to a new court fili...
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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Two minibus taxis collided head-on and a third vehicle crashed into them on one of South Africa's main highways, killing at least 21 people and leaving four seriously injured, authorities said Monday. The c...
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