Data Centres
Prince George prepares for data centres
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council could soon begin laying the groundwork for potential data-centre developments before any major proposals officially arrive.Councillors Brian Skakun and Garth Frizzell have filed a notice of motion that would direct city staff to prepare a high-level overview of regulatory tool...
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B.C. Politics
Milobar departure raises questions about future of B.C. Conservatives
PRINCE GEORGE - The departure of veteran MLA Peter Milobar from the B.C. Conservative caucus is drawing reaction from colleagues across the province, including Prince George-Mackenzie Conservative MLA Kiel Giddens, who called the decision "disappointing" but said his focus remains on building the party.Miloba...
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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...
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We participated in UNBC research that could help guide planning for a future evacuation
A new research project at the University of Northern British Columbia is looking at how local drivers respond during wildfire emergencies, and the findings could help emergency planners develop safer and more effective evacuation strategies for communities across Northern B.C. We took part in the research and learned m...
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jiangmen delegation visit
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Traffic disruptions coming to Carrie Jane Gray Park
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Concerns raised over draft sister city proposal between Prince George and Jiangmen
Concerns are being raised about a proposed sister city agreement with Jiangmen, China, with one city councillor saying more information is needed before council signs on to a relationship that could last two decades. PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is continuing to explore a potential sister city agreement w...
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Data Centres
Prince George prepares for data centres
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council could soon begin laying the groundwork for potential data-centre developments before any major proposals officially arrive.Councillors Brian Skakun and Garth Frizzell have filed a notice of motion that would direct city staff to prepare a high-level overview of regulatory tool...
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B.C. Politics
Milobar departure raises questions about future of B.C. Conservatives
PRINCE GEORGE - The departure of veteran MLA Peter Milobar from the B.C. Conservative caucus is drawing reaction from colleagues across the province, including Prince George-Mackenzie Conservative MLA Kiel Giddens, who called the decision "disappointing" but said his focus remains on building the party.Miloba...
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Local hands, local hearts on display at the BCNE
PRINCE GEORGE - Barbara Marwood spends over 100 hours making each quilt. Many are stacked at her home, but she gives them away whenever her community needs them.This weekend, some of her work will be on display at the British Columbia Northern Exhibition in Prince George. Local residents are filling a hockey arena at E...
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Northern BC
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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economic development
Prince George looking to capture share of billions in Northern B.C. major projects
PRINCE GEORGE - Tens of billions of dollars in major industrial, energy and infrastructure projects are expected to flow into Northern British Columbia over the coming years, and Prince George officials say the city must act now to ensure local businesses and workers benefit from that investment. That was the message d...
Aug 13, 2026
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Service disruption
CityWest outage disrupts services across Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: CityWest says it has identified the cause of the service outage that disrupted internet, telephone and TV services for customers from Prince George west to the Central Coast.The company reports the outage was caused by a fibre cut linked to an attempted copper theft on a third-party carrier's net...
Aug 11, 2026
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Gold mine expansion west of Prince George could add 1,500 local jobs
PRINCE GEORGE - Construction crews have started working on a major gold mine expansion west of Prince George. This project could change the local job market for years ahead.Artemis Gold Inc. announced this week that major construction has started on its Blackwater Mine expansion. The company also opened a new office an...
Aug 07, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
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...
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Kyle Sampson for Mayor
Sampson launches Prince George bid
PRINCE GEORGE - One week after announcing his intention to seek the city's top elected position, Prince George City Councillor Kyle Sampson officially launched his mayoral campaign Thursday, promising experienced leadership and a focus on growth, public safety and improved service at City Hall.Sampson unveiled his camp...
Aug 13, 2026
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Municipal election
Prince George Councillor Ron Polillo launches re-election campaign
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George city councillor Ron Polillo has officially launched his campaign for re-election, seeking another four-year term on council in the upcoming municipal election.Polillo announced his candidacy Wednesday under the campaign slogan "A Positive Prince George," highlighting his eight yea...
Aug 12, 2026
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Municipal election
Zukowski calls for Council to refocus on residents in second bid for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George businessman John Zukowski is outlining a key theme of his municipal election campaign as he launches his second bid for a seat on city council.Zukowski, a downtown business owner, says Prince George City Council needs to return to what he calls its "fundamental responsibilities" b...
Aug 10, 2026
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Cariboo Region
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...
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Forestry
90 Quesnel forestry jobs impacted by pulp mill curtailment
QUESNEL - Workers in Quesnel are facing an uncertain future after Quesnel River Pulp announced it will temporarily curtail operations until at least November, affecting 90 employees and raising concerns about the continued challenges facing British Columbia's forestry sector.According to the company, the curtailment is...
Aug 12, 2026
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Off-road ban
South Cariboo included in provincewide recreational off-road vehicle ban amid wildfire concerns
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in the South Cariboo are being urged to stay out of the backcountry after the B.C. government implemented a temporary ban on the recreational use of off-road vehicles on Crown land in several fire-threatened regions of the province.The prohibition took effect at noon on Monday, Aug. 10...
Aug 11, 2026
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State of Emergency
B.C. declares State of Emergency as wildfire forces mass evacuations, possible fatality under investigation
SUMMERLAND - British Columbia has declared a state of provincial emergency as a fast-moving wildfire in the South Okanagan continues to spread, forcing the evacuation of about 20,000 people and prompting a massive emergency response effort.The Bald Ridge wildfire, first reported Friday evening, grew rapidly amid strong...
Aug 09, 2026
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Sports
Prince George Cougars
Camp nears as Cougars reload
PRINCE GEORGE - As summer vacation begins to wind down, the focus is quickly shifting back to hockey in Prince George.For the Prince George Cougars, the calendar is turning toward one of the most important stretches of the year. Training camp opens August 26 at the CN Centre, giving players just a few more weeks to pre...
Aug 12, 2026
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Cougars
Cougars trade defenceman Tyrone Sobry to Saskatoon
PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Cougars have traded overage defenceman Tyrone Sobry to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Cougars General Manager and Head Coach Mark Lamb said the move was made because the club currently has a surplus of overage players on its roste...
Aug 12, 2026
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Kodiaks 0 Rams 75
Prince George Kodiaks take devastating loss on home turf
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks took a thrashing on home turf at Masich Place Stadium Saturday night (August 8) against the Langley Rams. The Rams earned a 75-0 shutout victory, handing the Kodiaks a 1-2 record on the young season. Meanwhile, the Rams sit atop the BC Football Conference standings with a 4-0 r...
Aug 09, 2026
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Canada
Migrant workers left with uncertain future amid B.C. wildfire evacuations
After 20 seasons as a migrant worker in Canada Manuel Hernandez Cruz says he and others like him are in a "critical" situation as a wildfire in the Okanagan forced them to flee the jobs they depend on with no word on when they will be able to return or...
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Feds reports progress on climate adaptation but climate groups say it isn't enough
OTTAWA - Three years after it formally launched its national climate adaptation strategy, the federal government says Canadians are more aware of the risks and more resilient to flooding, wildfires and major storms caused by climate change. But an anal...
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Man acquitted of decades-old murders settles lawsuit with Montreal and Quebec
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who was acquitted in 2024 of a decades-old double murder has settled a lawsuit with Montreal and the provincial government. Claude Paquin launched the Superior Court civil suit last year, alleging that police and justice system...
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Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions today on five Iranian officials for undermining "international peace, security and stability" with the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctioned individuals include a senior I...
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Osborne to finance, Kahlon to health in B.C. cabinet shuffle: Eby
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby has rearranged his cabinet after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced a cancer diagnosis. Health Minister Josie Osborne will take over the finance portfolio, while Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will step into the Hea...
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Fallen trees, bears are risks for B.C. wildfire evacuees returning home: officials
VANCOUVER - Some of the first evacuees from the deadly British Columbia wildfire that had threatened Summerland and Peachland on the shores of Okanagan Lake are being allowed home, with authorities warning of risks including fallen trees, damaged build...
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World
Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say
BEIRUT (AP) - An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20. State-run Nationa...
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Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea, but did not mention her country's wartime past in Asia or remorse over...
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 and toppling buildings
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) - A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said six...
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