B.C. regional district lifts last of its evacuation orders for Ainslie Creek wildfire
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District in southern British Columbia has lifted the last of its evacuation orders related to the out-of-control Ainslie Creek wildfire. The regional district says an order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for 58 ...
Aug 29, 2026
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Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an area along the Nepal-Tibet border says their family is on edge waiting for information. Dhaval Shah and his wife Megha Shah, from Port Moody, B.C., were on a spiritua...
Aug 29, 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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Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
Aug 28, 2026
Municipal election
Civic election sign period begins next week
Aug 28, 2026
College of New Caledonia
CNC launches entrepreneur mentorship program to connect students with real-world business experience
Aug 28, 2026
Foodie Fridays continues to grow as summer tradition in Prince George
Aug 28, 2026
Chamber of Commerce
Prince George Chamber announces 2026 Business Excellence Awards finalists
Aug 28, 2026
Prince George
Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are back on the ice, and while the faces may look a little different this season, the expectations inside the dressing room have not changed.The club officially opened training camp this week at CN Centre, welcoming 88 players as preparations begin for the 2026-27 Western Hocke...
Aug 28, 2026
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Municipal election
Civic election sign period begins next week
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George's civic election campaign set to ramp up, candidates will soon be able to begin placing campaign signs throughout the city as the official sign period gets underway next week.Starting Tuesday, election signs can be installed at 14 designated locations across Prince George, marking the...
Aug 28, 2026
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College of New Caledonia
CNC launches entrepreneur mentorship program to connect students with real-world business experience
As students prepare to return to campus next week, the College of New Caledonia is introducing a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and business reality.The Entrepreneur Mentorship Program, launching alongside CNC's newly revised Business Administration Program this fall, will pair stu...
Aug 28, 2026
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Foodie Fridays continues to grow as summer tradition in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Foodie Fridays keeps getting more popular in Prince George, drawing in more vendors, entertainers, and visitors as it becomes a regular part of the city's summer events.Matt Russell, the Event Coordinator for the City of Prince George, says Foodie Fridays has grown steadily in recent years, especially a...
Aug 28, 2026
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Northern BC
2026 local elections
Nominations for Regional District elected positions open next week
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone thinking about running for local office in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has a narrow window to submit their paperwork. Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Documents received outside that window cannot be accepted.The gene...
Aug 28, 2026
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Wildfire update
Update: Evacuation alert lifted for wildfire northwest of Endako
Update: The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has rescinded an evacuation alert that was issued August 26 on the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service. Residents in the affected area are no longer under alert, but officials caution that wildfire conditions can change quickly. The regional district says it will c...
Aug 27, 2026
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Wildfire
Evacuation alert issued for areas near Endako due to wildfire
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties near Endako as crews respond to a wildfire sparked by lightning.The alert was issued Wednesday at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service for wildfire G41970, which was discovered Tuesday. The fire is located in an area south o...
Aug 26, 2026
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IIO
IIO investigating arrest of truck driver near Bear Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking into the arrest of a man by Prince George RCMP earlier this month that left the individual injured.According to the IIO, the incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when a man was driving a commercial truck southbound on High...
Aug 26, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election
Civic election sign period begins next week
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George's civic election campaign set to ramp up, candidates will soon be able to begin placing campaign signs throughout the city as the official sign period gets underway next week.Starting Tuesday, election signs can be installed at 14 designated locations across Prince George, marking the...
Aug 28, 2026
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2026 local elections
Nominations for Regional District elected positions open next week
PRINCE GEORGE - Anyone thinking about running for local office in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has a narrow window to submit their paperwork. Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, and close at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Documents received outside that window cannot be accepted.The gene...
Aug 28, 2026
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Trustee Sarah Holland seeking another term on School District 57 Board
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 Trustee Sarah Holland has announced she will seek re-election in the Oct. 17 local government election, saying she wants to build on the experience and knowledge gained during her first term on the Board of Education.Holland was elected in a 2023 by-election and is currently serving h...
Aug 25, 2026
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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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Cariboo Region
Charge laid
Charge laid in 2018 Quesnel Homicide
QUESNEL - A Quesnel man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a local resident nearly eight years ago.The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge against 54-year-old Shane Edison Fralic in the 2018 homicide of 31-year-old Rodney Clement.Police say Clement was dropped off at G.R...
Aug 24, 2026
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100 Mile ER
Emergency department in 100 Mile to close for most of Monday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - For the 38th time in 2026, the emergency department at 100 Mile District General Hospital will be temporarily closed. Interior Health says emergency services in 100 Mile House will be unavailable Monday (Aug. 24) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents in the 100 Mile area in need of emergency car...
Aug 24, 2026
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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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Sports
Prince George Kodiaks lose to league-lea
Prince George Kodiaks lose to league-leading Langley Rams
PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Kodiaks are on their way home from a loss to the league-leading Langley Rams Saturday night (Aug 29). The Rams took down the Kodiaks 62-10 in Langley's McLeod Stadium, maintaining their flawless record. The Rams remain atop the BCFC standing with 12 points and a 6-0 record. Meantime, th...
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Prince George Cougars
New era, same expectations ahead
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are back on the ice, and while the faces may look a little different this season, the expectations inside the dressing room have not changed.The club officially opened training camp this week at CN Centre, welcoming 88 players as preparations begin for the 2026-27 Western Hocke...
Aug 28, 2026
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Timberwolves
UNBC Timberwolves add Kamloops goalkeeper Owen McMillan for 2026 Season
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer program has added another young talent to its roster, announcing the commitment of goalkeeper Owen McMillan ahead of the 2026 season.The Kamloops native joins the Timberwolves after spending last season with Kamloops United FC. A graduate of South Kamloops Secondary Sc...
Aug 26, 2026
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Canada
Teej festivals cancelled across Canada as Nepal grapples with extreme flooding
OTTAWA - Nepalese community organizations across the country cancelled annual cultural festivals over the weekend following the devastating flash flooding that struck Nepal and China. This weekend would normally be the annual Teej festival, a Hindu pra...
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Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec's election campaign
Affordability and the economy took the spotlight on Sunday as Quebec's election campaign entered its fourth day, with party leaders unveiling their visions to ease financial pressures while grappling with the province's budgetary constraints. The Quebe...
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Google Maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
OTTAWA - Google Maps has updated to display "Lake America" for users located in the United States, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to rename the Great Lake. Users in Canada will still see it displayed as Lake Ontario on...
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Voters head to the polls in three federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
OTTAWA - A trio of federal byelections are set for Monday in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Two of the ridings are considered fairly safe Liberal seats, both of which were vacated by former cabinet ministers. In Quebec, where voters had elected...
18h ago
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Immigration board asks feds to better track temporary residents
OTTAWA - Canada needs to make further cuts to the number of temporary residents in the country and generate better tracking data when they leave the country, the head of an expert panel on immigration said. Parisa Mahboubi chairs the C.D. Howe Institut...
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B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of Abbotsford-Mission, where embattled Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run. Eby's New Democrats said Saturday that former agriculture minister Pam Alexis, who...
Aug 29, 2026
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World
Grand Canyon flooding knocks out water pipeline serving tourists at the national park, officials say
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. Flooding...
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month on Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Vowing to retaliate ...
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Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89. Harald passed away Friday and his son immedi...
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