Prince George

RCMP Recruitment
Information session to be held Thursday as RCMP looking for new recruits in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is hosting a career information session this Thursday (March 5) where prospective recruits will be able to see if a career in policing is right for them.The hour-long information session will get underway at 6:00 p.m. in the Prince George RCMP Detachment at 455 Victoria Street. Regist...
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA - Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern ...
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High School Basketball
Cedars Christian wins silver; Duchess Park finishes fourth in BC senior girls basketball provincials
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Cedars Christian Eagles had to settle for a silver medal as they fell 78-62 to the top-ranked Acwsalcta Thunder from Bella Coola in Saturday's single-A provincial championship game.The second-ranked Eagles earned their berth in the final with decisive wins over Victoria's St. Margaret's School Cardi...
Mar 01, 2026
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Iran Conflict
'At first I cried': How Iranian Canadians are reacting to the U.S. strikes in Iran
VANCOUVER - Iranian Canadians rallied in a number of cities over the weekend, with some expressing words of elation and support over the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.The strikes began Saturday morning and appeared to target areas of downtown Tehran, which included locations linked to Iran's leadership.U.S. Presiden...
Mar 01, 2026
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Special Olympics BC Summer Games

"It's About Joy"
2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games, "It's About Joy"
The 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games brought thousands of smiles and plenty of cheer to Prince George, as close to one thousand athletes from across the province competed in a wide variety of sports across the city. Tommy Osborne takes us through the highlights of the games, including athlete features, medal prese...
Aug 07, 2025
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Special Olympics 2030 National Games
Premier "very enthusiastic backer" of 2030 Special Olympics National Summer Games
PRINCE GEORGE - Even though the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games just wrapped up, the City already is moving straight into preparing for the chance to host the 2030 Special Olympics National Summer Games. It would bring an estimated $8 million in economic impact for the City, as well as 1700 visitors and a lot of ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Special Olympics
Last day of 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games brings thousands of smiles
PRINCE GEORGE - As the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games winds down, the athletes and all those involved reflected on what ended up being an incredibly memorable provincial games for Prince George."It is really about joy, it is about lifting one another up, it's about celebrating ability, and that's really wha...
Jul 12, 2025
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Power lifting
Northern B.C. power lifters earn gold medals
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a great weekend for the Region 8 Special Olympics power lifting team, as this small but mighty team saw two of its athletes earn gold medals in their respective categories. Leif Skuggedal and Pierce Northcott earned the honours by completing all six of their lifts."I lifted 259 pounds off th...
Jul 12, 2025
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Northern BC

Threats
RCMP investigating unfounded threats at high school in Vanderhoof
VANDERHOOF - On Sunday, Vanderhoof RCMP received a report of possible threats to Nechako Valley Secondary School.RCMP are investigating the threats but at this stage of the investigation, they have no information to suggest the threats are credible.Out of an abundance of caution, Vanderhoof RCMP have increased patrols ...
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA - Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern ...
23h ago
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Fatal Fire
RCMP recover body after fatal Sunday fire at Fraser Lake Inn
FRASER LAKE - Police say they have recovered the body of a man who died in a fire at the Fraser Lake Inn last Sunday (Feb. 22) morning.In a statement Friday (Feb. 27), Fraser Lake RCMP say they believe the body recovered was that of the man who was unaccounted for after the fire. Police had previously said that a man h...
Feb 28, 2026
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Fraser Lake fire
One person believed dead in Fraser Lake fire
FRASER LAKE - RCMP say one person remains missing following the blaze in Fraser Lake Sunday morning and is suspected to have died.The fire broke out just after 3 a.m. on Sunday and RCMP note that upon arrival, police discovered that a person had re-entered the Inn and was still outstanding. Officers attempted to search...
Feb 24, 2026
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Cariboo Region

Fatal MVI
Pedestrian struck and killed in Quesnel
QUESNEL - There was a fatal motor vehicle incident in Quesnel over the weekend.RCMP say at approximately 2:50 a.m. Saturday morning, they received a report of a motor vehicle collision where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on Front Street near McNaughton Avenue. Police say the pedestrian had been walking in t...
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Rescue Efforts
SAR teams from Quesnel and Prince George help rescue trapped snowmobiler Friday
QUESNEL, B.C. - Search and rescue teams from Prince George and Quesnel was deployed Friday (Feb. 27) night to help rescue a snowmobiler who was trapped in a large drainage deep within avalanche terrain near Yanks Peak, east of Quesnel.In a statement, Quesnel Search & Rescue says the team drafted an "on-the-gro...
Mar 01, 2026
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Missing Man
Police looking for missing 67-year-old Williams Lake man
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Police in Williams Lake are asking for help in locating a missing 67-year-old man, who has not been seen at his house for about one week.Police say Michael John Taylor was last contacted two weeks ago on Feb. 13. The also say Taylor did not attend a court hearing on Feb. 18, and police believe he ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Snowmobile incident
Two snowmobilers die after breaking through the ice
CHARLOTTE LAKE - The bodies of two snowmobilers were recovered over the weekend.On Friday (Feb.20), Anahim Lake RCMP received a report that two snowmobilers had not been seen since February 17. While police were en route, neighbours initiated a search and located the couple deceased beneath the ice on Charlotte Lake.In...
Feb 23, 2026
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Canada

Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
VICTORIA - British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, familie...
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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
OTTAWA - The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assista...
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Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X, formerly known...
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Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada
Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red. Astronomy experts say the "blood moon" eclipse will ...
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B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were promoted to play in a 2024 game but didn't show up....
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Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program
OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is asking the federal government to halt its planned early retirement program for public servants. The union argues the launch of the program has been "botched" and is ask...
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