Wind Storm
Windstorm points out communication gaps as Prince George-area communities wait for power
PRINCE GEORGE - A powerful windstorm that knocked out electricity and blocked roads around Prince George is highlighting an unusual challenge for emergency managers: when does a widespread disruption become the kind of emergency that requires a formal response?Wildfires, floods and major structure fires are familiar te...
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City wind storm clean up
City focuses on removing fallen trees that pose safety risks
PRINCE GEORGE - City focuses on removing fallen trees that pose safety risksResidents are asked to report any fallen trees or branches that block travel or create safety risks while Prince George continues to clean up after the weekend windstorms.The City of Prince George says parks crews are clearing branches, stems, ...
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Westside Academy students present their award-winning essays ahead of Remembrance Day
Students from Westside Academy are helping bring the meaning of Remembrance Day to life through a collection of award-winning essays focused on service, sacrifice and remembrance. Ahead of Nov. 11, several students presented their writing, reflecting on the experiences of veterans and the importance of remembering thos...
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Get ready for 2026 Remembrance Day ceremonies in Prince George
Residents are being encouraged to come together and honour the service and sacrifice of Canada's veterans during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Prince George which start at 9:00 AM at the PG Conference and Civic Centre and continue outside at the city's cenotaph at 10:30 AM. Ceremonies will be carried live on CKPG TV.
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Wind Storm
Windstorm points out communication gaps as Prince George-area communities wait for power
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City wind storm clean up
City focuses on removing fallen trees that pose safety risks
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Gang Enforcement
PHOTOS: Fort St. John enforcement blitz nets drugs, guns, cash, multiple arrests
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WIND WARNING
A wind warning is in place for Prince George as a frontal system moves in
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Police ask for witnesses to bridge incident
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Prince George
Wind Storm
Windstorm points out communication gaps as Prince George-area communities wait for power
PRINCE GEORGE - A powerful windstorm that knocked out electricity and blocked roads around Prince George is highlighting an unusual challenge for emergency managers: when does a widespread disruption become the kind of emergency that requires a formal response?Wildfires, floods and major structure fires are familiar te...
13h ago
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City wind storm clean up
City focuses on removing fallen trees that pose safety risks
PRINCE GEORGE - City focuses on removing fallen trees that pose safety risksResidents are asked to report any fallen trees or branches that block travel or create safety risks while Prince George continues to clean up after the weekend windstorms.The City of Prince George says parks crews are clearing branches, stems, ...
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Gang Enforcement
PHOTOS: Fort St. John enforcement blitz nets drugs, guns, cash, multiple arrests
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Police in Fort St. John say a four-day blitz has resulted in multiple arrests and a spate of illicit items being taken off the streets.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 10), the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) says the operation was carried out by its North District Uniform G...
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WIND WARNING
A wind warning is in place for Prince George as a frontal system moves in
PRINCE GEORGE - Strong winds that could cause damage are expected in Prince George and nearby areas as another frontal system moves through northern B.C.A yellow wind warning has been issued for Prince George. The strongest winds are expected from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning. The warning is considered moderate...
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Gang Enforcement
PHOTOS: Fort St. John enforcement blitz nets drugs, guns, cash, multiple arrests
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Police in Fort St. John say a four-day blitz has resulted in multiple arrests and a spate of illicit items being taken off the streets.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 10), the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) says the operation was carried out by its North District Uniform G...
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Windstorm Update
Rural areas near Prince George expected to be without power for a few more days: BC Hydro
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro says its crews continue to make progress restoring power to thousands of customers impacted by Friday's (Nov. 6) windstorm. However, thousands of residents remain without power in Northern B.C. and the Central Interior. With some customers in rural areas north and east of Prince George expected...
Nov 9, 2026
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B.C. Storm
BC Hydro working to restore power to Prince George storm-impacted customers
PRINCE GEORGE -About 135,000 BC Hydro customers were left in the dark overnight across B.C. as fierce storms continue to batter the province, with the Prince George area being among the hardest hit areas. According to BC Hydro, the peak of the widespread outages came at 1 a.m. on Sunday, amid a second bout of the damag...
Nov 8, 2026
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B.C. Storm
Prince George among most heavily impacted as BC Hydro expects storms to cause more power outages
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro said the Prince George area was among the most heavily impacted parts of the province as a wind storm blowing across B.C. left about 80,000 BC Hydro customers without power across the province at its peak on Friday (Nov. 6), with officials expecting more to come. The power company said the stor...
Nov 7, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Municipal Elections
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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Civic Elections
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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RDFFG
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 Election
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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Cariboo Region
Quesnel robbery
Employee assaulted during theft
QUESNEL, B.C. - Police have charged a 37-year-old man after an employee was assaulted during a reported theft at a Quesnel liquor store. Quesnel RCMP say officers responded to the West Side Liquor Store around 1 p.m. on Friday, November 6, after getting a report about two men fighting. Police say an employee tried to s...
Nov 9, 2026
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Windstorm Update
Rural areas near Prince George expected to be without power for a few more days: BC Hydro
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro says its crews continue to make progress restoring power to thousands of customers impacted by Friday's (Nov. 6) windstorm. However, thousands of residents remain without power in Northern B.C. and the Central Interior. With some customers in rural areas north and east of Prince George expected...
Nov 9, 2026
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B.C. Storm
BC Hydro working to restore power to Prince George storm-impacted customers
PRINCE GEORGE -About 135,000 BC Hydro customers were left in the dark overnight across B.C. as fierce storms continue to batter the province, with the Prince George area being among the hardest hit areas. According to BC Hydro, the peak of the widespread outages came at 1 a.m. on Sunday, amid a second bout of the damag...
Nov 8, 2026
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B.C. Storm
Prince George among most heavily impacted as BC Hydro expects storms to cause more power outages
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro said the Prince George area was among the most heavily impacted parts of the province as a wind storm blowing across B.C. left about 80,000 BC Hydro customers without power across the province at its peak on Friday (Nov. 6), with officials expecting more to come. The power company said the stor...
Nov 7, 2026
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Sports
Spruce Kings 5 Bulldogs 3
Spruce Kings rebound with late heroics, beat Bulldogs 5-3
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - One day after their seven-game winning streak came to an end, the Prince George Spruce Kings were able to leave Vancouver Island on a high note. The Spruce Kings defeated the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in Port Alberni Sunday (Nov. 8) 5-3. The Bulldogs struck two minutes in to take a 1-0 lead. The Spru...
Nov 9, 2026
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Timberwolves vs. Vikes
Timberwolves basketball teams take weekend losses against Vikes
PRINCE GEORGE - The men's and women's UNBC Timberwolves basketball teams are left to lick their wounds after a weekend sweep by the UVIC Vikes in Victoria. The women's Timberwolves put up a strong effort but ultimately fell 75-53 on Friday and 73-63 on Saturday. The men's Timberwolves fought hard through the weekend, b...
Nov 8, 2026
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Clippers 3 Spruce Kings 2
Spruce Kings suffer 3-2 overtime loss to Clippers
PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Spruce Kings held on to the bitter end Saturday night (Nov. 7), but fell 3-2 in overtime to the Clippers in Nanaimo's Frank Crane Arena. After a scoreless first period, the Clippers opened the scoring at the 10:43 mark of the second frame when Matthew Ross netted the puck on a power pla...
Nov 8, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Remembrance Day, Carney goes to Europe, B.C. rainstorm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember th...
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Rain hammering B.C. south coast may taper, but more on the way: meteorologist
VANCOUVER - Drenching rain that has been soaking southern British Columbia for days could ease today - but the reprieve might be short-lived, with yet another storm system on the way. Environment Canada meteorologist Michael Gismondi says there will be...
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Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country
OTTAWA - Canadians across the country are gathering today to reflect on the legacy of war and remember the men and women who served and died defending this country. Canadians will mark 25 years since the start of the Afghanistan war, a conflict in whic...
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Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Ireland, Philippines, Cambodia and China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney takes off Wednesday for summits in Asia and Ireland where he'll look to advance trade and security ties. His travels will take him to four countries and put him on the ground as high-stakes diplomacy takes place betw...
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Budget 2026 shifts Liberal government's language on home construction targets
OTTAWA - The federal housing minister's office is reasserting Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction - even though references to the Liberals' hallmark affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026. The budget, which was tabled la...
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Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Four soldiers killed in a fire during a training exercise are among those being honoured today at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Wainwright, Alta. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend along with other dignitaries, m...
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World
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Officials at U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that the sides have agreed a large exchange of prisoners of war. "One of the positives is we agreed that we're going to have...
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Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. According...
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Democrat Doris Matsui wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Doris Matsui won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Mai Vang. Matsui was born in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. She has represented Sa...
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