Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, president of the Canola Council of Canada, said the tariffs are prohibitively high and the fallout will be felt across his industry. He said China is a top mark...
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Armed Robbery
Quesnel RCMP looking for suspect after armed robbery at Circle K store
QUESNEL, B.C. - RCMP in Quesnel are asking for help in identifying a suspect after an early morning robbery at a Circle K convenience store, and they're looking to speak to an man who may have witnessed the entire incident.Police say they were called around 5:00 a.m. Friday (March 7) and told that a gunman had robbed t...
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CKPG Today Food
Chef it up with us ahead of an Evening in India
Food is one of the main focuses for an Evening in India in support of the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation this weekend at the PG Conference and Civic Centre! Deke into the kitchen with us as we explain how to make one of the main dishes!
Mar 08, 2025
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Behind the setup for Cirque Du Soleil Crystal at CN Centre
Cirque Du Soleil's production Crystal has arrived in Prince George with 18 semi-trucks full of gear, rigging, and costumes. Go behind the scenes with us before showtime! Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Cirque Du Soleil production and get your tickets here.
Mar 08, 2025
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Cougars 4 Wild 3
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Cops for Cancer fundraising kicks off at Spruce Kings game
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Potholes
Erratic weather conditions lead to potholes in Prince George
Mar 07, 2025
Poll
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Prince George
Cougars 4 Wild 3
Cougars win sixth straight to close gap on Royals for BC Division lead
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Make it six wins in a row for the Prince George Cougars, who got a little bit of help in their quest to catch the Victoria Royals for the BC Division lead.The Cougars held off a late comeback by the Wenatchee as they picked up a 4-3 win over the Wild Friday (March 7), while Victoria were blown out 9-...
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New Prime Minister
New Prime Minister to be elected Sunday
PRINCE GEORGE - A new Prime Minister will be decided on Sunday, as the Liberal Party leadership race is set to conclude. The two front runners are Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, with Carney perceived to be the current front runner."It's going to be a new era, at least for a month or two, because it looks like ...
Mar 08, 2025
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Buy Canadian the new norm
PRINCE GEORGE - You see it in grocery stores and on billboards and TV ads: "Made in Canada." It is in response to US President Donald Trump suggesting Canada should become the 51st state followed up with an ongoing trade war. But buying Canadian can be easier said than done. "Not everything grows in Cana...
Mar 08, 2025
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Cops for Cancer fundraising kicks off at Spruce Kings game
PRINCE GEORGE - The Cops for Cancer initiative began in 1997 with a single police officer wanting to make a difference and has since grown into a network of events, including cycling tours and head shave events. This event involves law enforcement and emergency service personnel cycling across Northern BC. And local re...
Mar 07, 2025
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Northern BC
Politics
Regina Toth to challenge Dolleen Logan for chief in upcoming LTN election
Lheidli T'enneh Territory - Regina Toth has announced her candidacy for chief of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.A news release says she brings over 40 years of leadership, governance, and economic development experience to guide the Nation's future.Toth notes she's dedicated her career to creating opportunities for L...
Mar 06, 2025
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Fatal MVI
Snowplow operator killed in single-vehicle crash near Purden Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that one person was killed while operating a snowplow last weekend on one of our provincial highways.The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 1 p.m. on Highway 16 East near Purden Lake on Saturday (March 1). RCMP say the operator of the snowplow was found decea...
Mar 05, 2025
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Business
NDIT appoints new CEO
PRINCE GEORGE - Ben Campbell has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).Campbell holds his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and has served the Trust as Chief Financial Officer since 2021. He succeeds previous CEO Joel McKay.Campbell is from northern B.C...
Mar 05, 2025
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RCMP investigation
Suspicious packages at Vanderhoof post office contained nontoxic white powder - RCMP
VANDERHOOF - RCMP have followed up on Friday's report of a suspicious occurrence at Vanderhoof's Canada Post office. RCMP reported that the office had located a number of suspicious packages containing a powder leading to the evacuation of everyone in the office. RCMP have now concluded their investigation and have det...
Mar 03, 2025
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Cariboo Region
Armed Robbery
Quesnel RCMP looking for suspect after armed robbery at Circle K store
QUESNEL, B.C. - RCMP in Quesnel are asking for help in identifying a suspect after an early morning robbery at a Circle K convenience store, and they're looking to speak to an man who may have witnessed the entire incident.Police say they were called around 5:00 a.m. Friday (March 7) and told that a gunman had robbed t...
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Politics
Quesnel mayor wins court case
QUESNEL - The mayor of Quesnel, Ron Paull, has won his court case against the City of Quesnel related to censure and sanctions levelled against him last year.City Council censured him after it learned Paull had taken a book that downplayed the devastating impacts of residential schools to a Cariboo Regional District bo...
Mar 06, 2025
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Crime
Armed home invasion suspects arrested
QUESNEL - Two suspects in a home invasion just south of Quesnel were arrested by RCMP on Sunday (Feb.23).Police received a report of a home invasion just before 1:30 p.m. at a rural property approximately 10 kilometres south of Quesnel on West Fraser Road."Two men produced handguns, entered the residence and threa...
Feb 25, 2025
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Barkerville
Barkerville announces plans for 2025
BARKERVILLE -Barkerville's main season kicks off May 31, 2025 and will run until September 7, 2025.It follows the provincial government's decision to continue the Barkerville Heritage Trust's operation of the largest historic site in western North America. Cottonwood House Historic Site will also be open during this pe...
Feb 21, 2025
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Sports
Cougars 4 Wild 3
Cougars win sixth straight to close gap on Royals for BC Division lead
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Make it six wins in a row for the Prince George Cougars, who got a little bit of help in their quest to catch the Victoria Royals for the BC Division lead.The Cougars held off a late comeback by the Wenatchee as they picked up a 4-3 win over the Wild Friday (March 7), while Victoria were blown out 9-...
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Cougars
Cougars to host Retro Weekend March 21, 22
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are hosting Retro Weekend on the final weekend of the regular season.In partnership with Indigenous Police Services, it will take place when the Cougars welcome the Victoria Royals to CN Centre on March 21 and March 22.Weekend festivities will include a Riley Heidt bobblehead g...
Mar 07, 2025
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Cariboo Cougars
Cariboo Cougars prepare for BCEHL playoffs
PRINCE GEORGE- After clinching first place in the BC Elite Hockey League (BCEHL) standings, the U18 AAA Cariboo Cougars are preparing to host their first playoff series at home this weekend against the Thompson Blazers."When you clinch home ice and clinch first place, it's a good feeling in the dressing room. We'r...
Mar 07, 2025
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Canada
Premier hopes identification of remains found at landfill helps family move forward
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's premier says he has spoken with the family of an Indigenous woman murdered by a serial killer, and he hopes the confirmation that her remains have been found during a search at a Winnipeg landfill helps them move forward. "For so long now, years now, her journey to the next phase with her fam...
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Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, president of the Canola Council of Canada, said the tariffs are prohibitively high and the fallout will be felt across his industry. He said China is a top mark...
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Ottawa inks initial contract for new River-class destroyers with Irving
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government signed an initial deal with Irving Shipbuilding for the Royal Canadian Navy's new River-class destroyers. The implementation contract is worth $8 billion for the first six years and only covers part of the tab for the first three ships -- which will eventually cost $22.2 billion....
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Anti-Trump demonstrators rally cities across Quebec for women's rights
MONTREAL - Protesters gathered in front of the United States Consulate in Montreal today to mark International Women's Day and demonstrate against what they called the American government's attacks on women's rights and Canada's sovereignty. It was one of a dozen demonstrations planned across Quebec today, with protest...
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Clocks across Canada to spring forward as country recognizes daylight time
Many Canadians will lose an hour of sleep this weekend when they wind their clocks forward. Daylight time comes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, which means setting clocks on bedside tables, stoves and microwaves ahead by one hour. Some areas of the country don't observe daylight time, including some parts of Saskatchewan...
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The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?
OTTAWA - The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come. On Tuesday, Trudeau said he will have a conversation with the incoming leader to determine exactly when that will happen. "It should happen reasonab...
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World
Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is laid to rest in Texas after drowning
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) - The cries of Liliana Olivero watching from Venezuela through a cellphone pierced through the somber Christian music and gusts of wind as her son's casket was lowered into the ground. Gustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares died at 24, drowning in the Rio Grande not far from where he was buried Thursday...
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Barcelona game is postponed after a member of its medical staff dies
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona's home game against Osasuna has been postponed after the death of a member of Barcelona's medical staff, the Spanish club said. Fans were informed of the decision minutes before the game was scheduled to kick off Saturday night in Barcelona at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. Bar...
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Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is responding "well" to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday. But as a precaution his doctors have decided to keep his prognosis as guarded. Francis has remained stable, with no fever and good ox...
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