City Council
Prince George faces nearly $900 Million in civic facility costs over next 20 years
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is staring down a massive infrastructure challenge, with a newly completed facilities master plan estimating nearly $900 million will be needed over the next two decades to maintain, renew, redevelop and replace dozens of city-owned buildings.The report serves as a comprehensiv...
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2026 municipal elections
Council candidates debate taxes, transparency and social supports at all-candidates forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates seeking a seat on Prince George city council tackled a wide range of issues during an all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council on Sunday, Sept. 27.Questions focused on municipal spending, taxation, social programs, affordability, transparency at City Hall and responses ...
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'The Betrayal of BC Rail' subject of new book by Chuck Fraser
A new book by a Prince George author is taking a fresh look at one of British Columbia's most debated transportation and political stories. Author Chuck Fraser has released 'The Betrayal of BC Rail', a book that examines the history of BC Rail and the events surrounding the railway's lease to Canadian National in 2004....
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Health in Space exhibit rolls into Prince George
What does it take to keep a human being healthy in space? The answer is more complex than you might think. Health in Space: Daring to Explore is a travelling exhibition developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. We visit this new stop at The Exploration Place on ...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mr. PG wears orange
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City Council
Prince George faces nearly $900 Million in civic facility costs over next 20 years
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Municipal Elections
Municipal, provincial election overlap raises concerns about voter confusion
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2026 municipal elections
Council candidates debate taxes, transparency and social supports at all-candidates forum
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Traffic enforcement
Tractor-trailer impounded after speeding through Prince George school zone
Sep 29, 2026
Prince George
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mr. PG wears orange
PRINCE GEORGE - For the first time in its history, one of Prince George's most recognizable landmarks is wearing orange in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The towering Mr. PG statue was fitted with a giant orange shirt Tuesday, transforming a longtime symbol of the city into a symbol of remembra...
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City Council
Prince George faces nearly $900 Million in civic facility costs over next 20 years
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is staring down a massive infrastructure challenge, with a newly completed facilities master plan estimating nearly $900 million will be needed over the next two decades to maintain, renew, redevelop and replace dozens of city-owned buildings.The report serves as a comprehensiv...
21h ago
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Municipal Elections
Municipal, provincial election overlap raises concerns about voter confusion
PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George voters preparing to head to the polls this fall, election officials are urging residents to take advantage of advance voting opportunities amid concerns that overlapping municipal and provincial election events could create confusion and longer lineups on election day.The City of Prin...
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2026 municipal elections
Council candidates debate taxes, transparency and social supports at all-candidates forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates seeking a seat on Prince George city council tackled a wide range of issues during an all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council on Sunday, Sept. 27.Questions focused on municipal spending, taxation, social programs, affordability, transparency at City Hall and responses ...
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Northern BC
Transportation
Winter tire requirements take effect across B.C. on October 1
PRINCE GEORGE - Drivers across British Columbia are being reminded that winter tire regulations take effect October 1, but safety experts say meeting the minimum legal requirement may not be enough for challenging winter conditions.Road Safety at Work has launched its annual Winter Driving Safety campaign, encouraging ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Provincial politics
NDP names Jesse Gervais as candidate in Nechako Lakes
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC NDP has nominated Jesse Gervais as its candidate for the Nechako Lakes riding in the upcoming provincial election.Gervais, who currently serves as Director of Community Services and Deputy Corporate Officer for the District of Fraser Lake, brings a background in rural development, having worked w...
Sep 29, 2026
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Drug Trafficking Investigation
Cash and drugs seized after police execute search warrants in Chetwynd
CHETWYND, B.C. - Police seized a notable amount of cash and drugs from two homes in Chetwynd earlier this month. Chetwynd RCMP say officers executed a pair of search warrants on the 5100-block of 42 Street Northeast and the 4700-block of Wabi Crescent on Sept. 19. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 29), RCMP say f...
Sep 29, 2026
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Municipal elections
Joe Rositano seeks Area F director's seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Longtime East Line resident and community volunteer Joe Rositano is one of four candidates seeking to become Electoral Area F director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.Rositano, who immigrated to Canada from Naples, Italy, with his family in 1955, has deep roots in the Upper Fraser and Wi...
Sep 28, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
2026 municipal elections
Council candidates debate taxes, transparency and social supports at all-candidates forum
PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates seeking a seat on Prince George city council tackled a wide range of issues during an all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council on Sunday, Sept. 27.Questions focused on municipal spending, taxation, social programs, affordability, transparency at City Hall and responses ...
23h ago
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2026 Municipal Elections
Stewart pitches experience, downtown safety focus in bid for mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayoral candidate Roy Stewart says Prince George needs experienced leadership and a tougher approach to downtown safety as he makes his second run for the city's top job in the 2026 municipal election.Speaking with CKPG News as part of its ongoing election coverage, Stewart argued the city has failed to...
Sep 29, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Trustee pay, SOGI among key issues at SD57 All-Candidates Forum
PRINCE GEORGE - School trustee remuneration and support for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) resources emerged as two of the most-discussed topics during a School District 57 all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council at Vanier Hall on Sunday, September 27.Candidates seeking one of fiv...
Sep 28, 2026
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Municipal elections
Joe Rositano seeks Area F director's seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Longtime East Line resident and community volunteer Joe Rositano is one of four candidates seeking to become Electoral Area F director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.Rositano, who immigrated to Canada from Naples, Italy, with his family in 1955, has deep roots in the Upper Fraser and Wi...
Sep 28, 2026
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Cariboo Region
Crime
Quesnel RCMP seize two loaded handguns in separate incidents
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP seized two loaded handguns and a quantity of drugs in two separate incidents over a three-day period, resulting in multiple arrests and firearm-related charges.The first incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 26, at approximately 8:15 p.m. During a proactive patrol near the Anderson Drive soccer fi...
Sep 29, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Quesnel city council candidate Jeremy Drew promises fresh perspective and focus on community priorities
QUESNEL - Quesnel city council candidate Jeremy Drew says he is bringing a fresh perspective to the municipal election campaign, with a platform focused on downtown safety, fiscal responsibility, healthcare recruitment and strengthening Indigenous relations.Drew has lived in Quesnel for more than 20 years and raised hi...
Sep 26, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Joni Davis calls for greater focus on taxpayers and community services in bid for Quesnel city council
QUESNEL - Quesnel city council candidate Joni Davis says her decision to enter municipal politics was driven by personal experience and a desire to improve access to services for residents while ensuring taxpayers receive value for their money.Davis, who owns an online travel agency and works with a team located across...
Sep 26, 2026
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2026 municipal elections
Linda Nelson campaigns for Quesnel council seat, pledges focus on West Quesnel development
QUESNEL - Quesnel city council candidate Linda Nelson says she is seeking elected office to bring her long-standing community development experience to the council table and become a stronger advocate for growth, particularly in West Quesnel.Nelson said she has been involved in community development projects since her ...
Sep 26, 2026
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Sports
BCHL
Spruce Kings add defenceman Vincent Croteau
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings have added defenceman Vincent Croteau to their active roster ahead of the BCHL season.The 18-year-old from Carignan, Quebec, stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds. Croteau most recently played with the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Last s...
Sep 29, 2026
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Spruce Kings
Offence powers kings to sweep
Prince George-The Prince George Spruce Kings enjoyed a perfect weekend on home ice, defeating the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday before following it up with a victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday at Kopar Memorial Arena.The offensive fireworks began Friday night against the Warriors. Prince George got o...
Sep 28, 2026
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Kodiaks 78 - Broncos 18
Kodiaks earn 78-18 win in season's final home game
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks earned a 78-18 win over the Kamloops Broncos on Saturday night (Sept.26) in their final home game for the season at Masich Place Stadium. The win brought the Kodiaks up to a 3-6 record, with the team's three wins all coming from their matchups against the 0-9 Broncos. The Kodia...
Sep 27, 2026
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Canada
Canada urges France to back off plan for snow crab fishery off coast of Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Canada's fisheries minister urged France on Wednesday to abandon a plan to launch a snow crab fishery in waters near Newfoundland and the French territory of St-Pierre-Miquelon. Joanne Thompson said France made no mention of its plan to Ca...
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2 killed, 2 hurt in crash involving medical emergency at B.C. mall
DELTA - Two people were killed in a crash at the Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta, B.C., on Wednesday, while two other pedestrians were injured. Police said early information indicates the driver of the vehicle may have experienced a medical emergency be...
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Canada's memorable year in space set to continue with NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission
COCOA BEACH - Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to blast off for the International Space Station on Thursday as Canada continues a memorable year for space exploration and research. The 44-year-old is one of four people assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 m...
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Carney reflects on 'dark chapter' at Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's important to reflect on a "dark chapter" in Canada's history and honour the children who survived residential schools and those who never made it home. He made the comment Wednesday on the National Day fo...
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Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign when fall sitting ends
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison announced Wednesday he will resign his seat of Parry Sound-Muskoka at the end of the fall parliamentary sitting. In a letter released to constituents, Aitchison said he will explore other opportunities a...
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78-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in partner's death in Laval
MONTREAL - Laval police say a 78-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 77-year-old partner. Police say Ronald Thibault was charged after officers found the woman dead and Thibault injured inside a condo in the Chome...
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World
Helicopter with 6 aboard crashes in Zimbabwe with no survivors, officials say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A helicopter with six people on board crashed in a rural part of Zimbabwe on Wednesday and it appears there were no survivors, officials said. Among the victims was a prominent businessman and his wife, state medi...
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Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a Detroit-area toddler who pulled a loaded pistol out of his backpack at a daycare will face charges in the case, police said Wednesday. In a statement, police in Canton Township said the paren...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro ...
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