Cougars
Cougars eyes strong response
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Cougars and Tri-City Americans find themselves in similar situations heading into tonight's Western Hockey League matchup at CN Centre.Both clubs have experienced their share of highs and lows early in the season and are still searching for the consistency needed to climb the standings. ...
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Provincial Election
Forestry takes centre stage in final days of B.C. election campaign
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - British Columbia's struggling forest sector has moved into the political spotlight in the final days of the provincial election campaign, with Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson pointing to forestry as one way to stimulate economic growth and generate additional government revenue.During the Oct. ...
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PG Sports Hall of Fame set to welcome 5 inductees this weekend
The Prince George Sports Hall of Fame is preparing to celebrate another outstanding group of local athletes and builders as it welcomes five new inductees as part of its 2026 induction class. Joining the Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 are Gerry Peckham (curling coach and builder), Mary Potskin (softball athlete), Keith S...
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Exploring downtown Prince George's most haunted buildings with PG Ghostly Walks
As Halloween approaches, stories of unexplained encounters, mysterious sounds and lingering spirits are once again taking centre stage. We took a walk with local historian and storyteller Ian Gibbs to learn more about some of downtown Prince George's most haunted buildings and the tales that have been passed down throu...
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Prince George Airport Authority fires President & CEO, then sues for taking confidential material
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) has filed a lawsuit against its former president and CEO, Geoff Ritchie, alleging he removed confidential company documents and refused to return a company-issued cellphone after being terminated earlier this month.According to court documents filed in B.C. Sup...
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Cougars eyes strong response
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Cougars and Tri-City Americans find themselves in similar situations heading into tonight's Western Hockey League matchup at CN Centre.Both clubs have experienced their share of highs and lows early in the season and are still searching for the consistency needed to climb the standings. ...
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Forestry takes centre stage in final days of B.C. election campaign
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - British Columbia's struggling forest sector has moved into the political spotlight in the final days of the provincial election campaign, with Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson pointing to forestry as one way to stimulate economic growth and generate additional government revenue.During the Oct. ...
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Residency document keeps resident from class
PRINCE GEORGE - Keith Sunley hopes to start a new career, but missing immigration paperwork has kept the Prince George resident working instead of attending class.Sunley says the College of New Caledonia accepted him into its industrial mechanics course after he met the entry requirements. However, the college also ask...
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Party leaders bypass Prince George as election campaign nears finish line
PRINCE GEORGE - As British Columbia's provincial election campaign heads toward the finish line, Prince George and the surrounding region have largely been absent from the campaign itineraries of the province's party leaders. While leaders have made appearances and announcements in more heavily populated areas, no prov...
Oct 22, 2026
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B.C. Conservatives hold lead as election enters final days, Mainstreet poll suggests
PRINCE GEORGE -With just days remaining before British Columbians head to the polls, a new Mainstreet Research survey suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened up an advantage over the NDP, while affordability continues to dominate voters' concerns.The poll places the Conservatives at 41.7 per cent support among deci...
Oct 21, 2026
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New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
Oct 19, 2026
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Municipal elections
Voters choose new and familiar mayors across northern B.C. and the Cariboo
Saturday's municipal election brought a mixture of change and continuity to communities across the Cariboo and northern B.C., with several familiar faces returning to office and a number of new mayors preparing to take the helm.One of the biggest victories came in Quesnel, where former MLA and provincial cabinet minist...
Oct 19, 2026
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New Prince George council faces steep learning curve as majority of chamber changes
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council will look dramatically different when its new members take their seats, with the majority of the council chamber changing following the October 17 election.After four years with the same council structure of eight councillors and the mayor, only four familiar faces will return...
Oct 21, 2026
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Five new faces prepare to tackle big decisions at Prince George City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - The campaign signs scattered throughout Prince George spoke to the interest in the civic election, and that interest carried through to the polls.When the new council takes its place around the horseshoe next month, five new faces will be among those making decisions at City Hall. Two councillors-elect ...
Oct 20, 2026
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New and returning directors elected to Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will have a combination of new and familiar faces around the board table following the latest election results.One of the most competitive races was in Electoral Area D, where Ken Schinkel emerged victorious from a crowded field of six candidates.Schinkel defe...
Oct 19, 2026
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Frizzell takes mayor's chair as Prince George voters reshape city council
PRINCE GEORGE - There was a changing of the guard in Prince George Saturday night, and it extended well beyond the mayor's chair.Outgoing Mayor Simon Yu congratulated mayor-elect Garth Frizzell following a close race that will usher in not only a new mayor but a substantially different city council.Only three of the ei...
Oct 19, 2026
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Quesnel RCMP seek witnesses in fatal hit-and-run
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP are asking for the public's help as they investigate a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run earlier this month.Police were called to Highway 97 South near Yellow Market shortly before 3 a.m. on October 5 after receiving a report of a man sitting along the road.The man was taken to hospital with what init...
Oct 22, 2026
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Provincial election
Party leaders bypass Prince George as election campaign nears finish line
PRINCE GEORGE - As British Columbia's provincial election campaign heads toward the finish line, Prince George and the surrounding region have largely been absent from the campaign itineraries of the province's party leaders. While leaders have made appearances and announcements in more heavily populated areas, no prov...
Oct 22, 2026
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Provincial election
B.C. Conservatives hold lead as election enters final days, Mainstreet poll suggests
PRINCE GEORGE -With just days remaining before British Columbians head to the polls, a new Mainstreet Research survey suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened up an advantage over the NDP, while affordability continues to dominate voters' concerns.The poll places the Conservatives at 41.7 per cent support among deci...
Oct 21, 2026
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Randy Thompson makes second run for B.C. Greens in Prince George-North Cariboo
QUESNEL - Randy Thompson is making his second run for public office as the B.C. Green Party candidate in Prince George-North Cariboo, hoping a focus on health care and a more sustainable approach to forestry will resonate with northern voters.Thompson says his first campaign taught him how difficult it can be for Green...
Oct 20, 2026
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Cougars
Cougars eyes strong response
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Cougars and Tri-City Americans find themselves in similar situations heading into tonight's Western Hockey League matchup at CN Centre.Both clubs have experienced their share of highs and lows early in the season and are still searching for the consistency needed to climb the standings. ...
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Spruce Kings defeat Capitals 2-1 to win third straight
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings began their three-game Vancouver Island road trip on the right note with a 2-1 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals in Duncan Thursday (Oct. 22). Max Mahoney got the Spruce Kings on the board with just three seconds remaining in the first period. However, the Capitals wou...
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Karina LeBlanc inspires future soccer stars
PRINCE GEORGE-For Canadian soccer legend Karina LeBlanc, finding a sense of belonging helped shape a remarkable journey from newcomer to Olympic medalist.LeBlanc shared her story with students and members of the University of Northern British Columbia community during Legacy Night, encouraging the next generation to be...
Oct 22, 2026
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Carney tours Kariye Mosque in Istanbul before departing Turkey
ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a three-day trip to Turkey today by touring a mosque in Istanbul. Carney visited the Kariye Mosque, a former Byzantine church known for its beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The tour marks the end of the f...
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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a tra...
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Son says Canadian died in U.S. after declining hospital care due to deportation fear
The son of a Canadian woman who died after a fall at her home in Point Roberts, Wash., earlier this month said she refused to seek treatment, fearing she would be detained by U.S. authorities or prevented from returning to the country. Dylan Adamson sa...
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We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus
TORONTO - Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals that have come into contact with people or domestic pets. In Vancouver, it was a single skunk but in parts of Quebec, there is an outbreak of rabies in raccoon...
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Ottawa 'disappointed' after union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's "disappointed" after Canada's largest federal public service union announced 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says voting will...
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Israeli companies misled Canadians about West Bank real estate, complaint alleges
A group of lawyers and civil society members have filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Israeli real estate events in Toronto and Montreal, alleging that illegal properties were marketed to Canadians under false pretences. The complaint a...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China in his first visit to the country in a year, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. The agency cited an unidentified government source saying Kim arrived ...
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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday hit off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for the area that was later rescinded. The quake in the South Pacific struck at around 1...
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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, believing they had just escaped a ninth-inning jam to win Game 1 of the World Series. Not qui...
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