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.City council has voted to restrict access to Moccasin Flats. That, and the board of education for School District 57 has voted unanimously to close Giscome Elementary School at the end of this school year.Local news. Delivered. Free. Subscribe to our daily news wrap and get our top local stories delivered to your inbo...
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Spruce Kings
Brad Tesink named head coach of Spruce Kings, Manning promoted to assistant coach
PRINCE GEORGE - Brad Tesink has been named head coach of the Prince George Spruce Kings.Tesink took over as interim head coach after Alex Evin was fired last November. Since Tesink took over, the Spruce Kings went 17-13-2-1 and took the Chilliwack Chiefs to Game 7 of the first-round of the BCHL playoffs."Brad was ...
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CKPG Today Theatre
'Doris and Ivy in the Home' ready to hit the stage at Theatre NorthWest
The final show of the season is ready to open at Theatre NorthWest tonight, April 24! Doris and Ivy in the Home follows Doris, Ivy, and Arthur as they navigate the challenges and joy of living in a retirement home. The show promises ample Canadian humor, friendship, and heart. It's a show you won't want to miss. On now...
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CKPG Today Community
Play a round of darts with us at the Brunswick Street Seniors Centre
The Brunswick Street Seniors Activity Centre is a bustling place most days, with many activities happening including card games, bingo, pool, and now darts! The centre just installed brand new dart boards and they're already a hit among the members. We stopped by to check it out!
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What's Trending
Giscome School Closure
"We're quite sad:" local reaction to Giscome Elementary School closure
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Lotto winner
$5M winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Prince George
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Access to Moccasin Flats to be restricted
Apr 24, 2025
Pope Francis passing
"He built a new church:" Prince George reacts to Pope Francis passing away
Apr 23, 2025
Police incident
Police incident on the Hart
Apr 23, 2025
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Prince George
Giscome School Closure
"We're quite sad:" local reaction to Giscome Elementary School closure
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 has announced Giscome Elementary School will be closed at the end of the school year on June 30, 2025. This decision was due to the fact that Giscome Elementary School only has ten students this year, and projections show this will drop in the coming years."We're quite sad. I was...
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Lotto winner
$5M winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Lottery Corporation has confirmed a $5 million dollar winning ticket was purchased for Wednesday night's Lotto 6/49 draw in Prince George (April 23). The winner has not come forward yet and has 52 weeks from the draw date printed on their ticket to claim their prize. BCLC says to support the inte...
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Access to Moccasin Flats to be restricted
PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved a new step in how to manage Moccasin Flats, gating accessibility at Fifth Avenue and Ottawa Street A report was presented from Administration suggesting closure of both entrances and exits to the encampment, citing an obligation on behalf of the City to ensure safety."We are st...
Apr 24, 2025
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Pope Francis passing
"He built a new church:" Prince George reacts to Pope Francis passing away
PRINCE GEORGE - As the Vatican prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis, many in Prince George continue to mourn his passing and reflect on his legacy."He's not only a leader of the Catholic Church, but he was a simple person who showed a great example of how to be a leader," said Father Aruldhas Lucas of St....
Apr 23, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
Election
UNBC to host all-candidates forum Wednesday night
PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding have been invited to an election forum at UNBC Wednesday night (April 23). It will start at 7 p.m. and take place in the Winter Garden and comes just five days away from general election day on April 28.The forum will provide an opportu...
Apr 23, 2025
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Advance Polls
Elections Canada confirms record turnout for advance polls
Elections Canada is reporting a new record for ballots cast in advance polls. The agency says over 7.3 million people voted over the long weekend between Friday and Monday. That's up 25 per cent from early voting figures in the 2021 federal election. Canadians have until 6 p-m local time today to cast their ballot earl...
Apr 22, 2025
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Federal politics
Advance polling for federal election starts Friday
PRINCE GEORGE - Beginning Friday, you'll be able to cast an advance ballot for the April 28 federal election.According to Elections Canada, the advance polls will take place Friday April 18, Saturday April 19, Sunday April 20, and Monday April 21.Advance polls are open each day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and you may only vo...
Apr 16, 2025
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Federal politics
Moral issues top of mind for Christian Heritage Party candidate
PRINCE GEORGE - Up until about eight or nine weeks ago, Jake Wiens wasn't even considering taking a stab at federal politics.But that eventually changed, which begs the question, why?"I would have thought you were crazy. It's not on my bucket list, it's nowhere. But I'm a reader, I'm a Lazy Boy theologian, a cultu...
Apr 11, 2025
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Special Olympics BC Summer Games
Special Olympics
Prince George bocce team looking forward to hosting Special Olympics
PRINCE GEORGE - The 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games will soon be in Prince George, and with the games only three months away the local bocce team is hard at work training and honing their skills."We're getting better, strength is getting there. We're having fun, that's the main part about it," said Bocc...
Apr 15, 2025
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Special Olympics
Local athletes prepare for 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games
PRINCE GEORGE - The 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games will be hosted in Prince George from July 10-12, and the chance to compete among hundreds of athletes has local athletes excited for the opportunity. "It's pride, we're showing them that we're capable and we're taking it seriously. And this is what we want ...
Apr 08, 2025
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Special Olympics
100-Day Countdown to 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games begins
PRINCE GEORGE- The 2025 Special Olympics B.C. Summer (SOBC) Games are coming to Prince George in 100 days. The occasion was celebrated at the Kin Centre Atrium, with speeches from the events organizing committee, 2025 SOBC Games Athlete Ambassadors and even some skill demonstration from a few athletes as well."Our...
Apr 01, 2025
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Northern BC
Education
SD57 superintendent cites need to be 'fiscally responsible' during budget process
PRINCE GEORGE - The superintendent of School District 57 has reacted to concerns raised from the Prince George District Teachers' Association and CUPE Local 3742 who say their concerns were ignored during this year's budget process (2025-2026). Jameel Aziz says he's not surprised by it but notes when he arrived last ye...
Apr 22, 2025
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B.C. shooting suspect dies after allegedly setting fire to apartment building: RCMP
FORT ST. JOHN - Police in northern British Columbia say a man was found dead inside a car Friday after he allegedly set fire to an apartment building and drove into the flames. Fort St. John RCMP say in a statement that the man had been a suspect in a shooting outside the same apartment complex that day. The Mounties s...
Apr 19, 2025
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Education
Teachers and school support workers feeling ignored during SD57 budget process
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George District Teachers' Association (PGDTA) and CUPE Local 3742 feel they have been ignored in School District 57's budget planning process.PGDTA President Katherine Trepanier calls it "unfortunate" and "deeply disappointing.""It's very unfortunate that the district...
Apr 17, 2025
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Fire
One killed, another injured following gas plant fire north of Fort St John
FORT ST JOHN - A gas plant fire north of Fort St John Monday evening killed one person and injured another.Tourmaline Oil Corp. said there was a fire at its Gundy c-60 gas plant site approximately 150 kilometres north of Fort St John Monday night at 5:45 p.m. local time.The company confirmed that a contractor worker wa...
Apr 15, 2025
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Cariboo Region
Federal politics
Independent candidate says more opportunities needed for youth
QUESNEL - An independent candidate has stepped forward in the Cariboo-Prince George riding. Kenneth B. Thomson is a Quesnel-based lawyer who says he's worried about a generation of younger people not joining the workforce. He says it's alarming how many 18-24 year olds aren't working and thinks homelessness and drug is...
Apr 10, 2025
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Real Estate
Horsefly realtor named new BC Northern Real Estate Board Chair
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) says Victor Khong has been elected as chair for the 2025-26 term, which got underway Friday (April 4).Khong has been a realtor with Horsefly Realty since 2014, and he has served on a number of BCNREB committees, including the Provincial, Federal, and Municipal ...
Apr 05, 2025
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Federal politics
Update: Liberal Party says Beach never green-lit nor acclaimed officially as candidate in Cariboo-Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: The Liberal Party has challenged Chris Beach's assertion that he was acclaimed or green-lit as the party's candidate in Cariboo-Prince George.A Liberal Party spokesperson sent us the following statement:"Chris Beach was a nomination candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the riding of...
Apr 04, 2025
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IIO investigates
IIO investigating January 2024 Quesnel incident
QUESNEL - The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating an incident in Quesnel where one person sustained a serious injury while being taken into custody by members of the RCMP on January 6, 2024.According to the IIO, officers initially responded to a call about a person experiencing a mental healt...
Mar 19, 2025
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Sports
Spruce Kings
Brad Tesink named head coach of Spruce Kings, Manning promoted to assistant coach
PRINCE GEORGE - Brad Tesink has been named head coach of the Prince George Spruce Kings.Tesink took over as interim head coach after Alex Evin was fired last November. Since Tesink took over, the Spruce Kings went 17-13-2-1 and took the Chilliwack Chiefs to Game 7 of the first-round of the BCHL playoffs."Brad was ...
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WHL
Carson Carels wins Brett Connolly Award
PRINCE GEORGE - Carson Carels has won the Brett Connolly award for Rookie of the Year for the Prince George Cougars. The defenceman had 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points in 60 games in his rookie campaign (2024-2025).The blue-liner from Cypress River, MB was the 15th overall selection in the 2023 WHL Prospect's Draf...
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WHL
Riley Heidt awarded Michael Fogolin Memorial Trophy
PRINCE GEORGE - Riley Heidt has been named the recipient of the Michael Fogolin Memorial Award. The award is presented annually to the player who best represents the Prince George Cougars both on and off the ice, as voted on by members of this year's team. Heidt had another impressive season for the Cougars, leading th...
Apr 21, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today as election day approaches. Poilievre is set to begin his day in Sask...
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Canadians rate U.S. relations as poor as ties with Russia, worse than links to China
OTTAWA - Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with Moscow, according to polling that suggests an openness to improving links with China and especially Mexico. Just 16 per cent of Canadians polled by Leger say Canada has a good relationship with the U.S., compared to 15 per cent for ties...
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New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions
SURREY - British Columbia has opened the first of the government's promised secure units to provide involuntary treatment for people with brain injuries and overlapping mental-health and addiction concerns. Standing outside the Surrey Pretrial Centre, Premier David Eby says the 10-bed unit will provide involuntary care...
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B.C. First Nation at UN calling for government help in battling toxic drug crisis
NEW YORK - Members of the Tsilhqot'in Nation in British Columbia are at the United Nations headquarters in New York City calling for the provincial and Canadian governments to fund recovery beds and other supports in the battle against the toxic drug crisis. Chief Roger William with the Tsilhqot'in National Government ...
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Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.
SEATTLE - The U.S. District Attorney's office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in jail for helping smuggle eight Indian nationals across the border between British Columbia and Washington state. It says Rajat Rajat, an Indian citizen who lives in California, was indicted alongside thr...
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Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence in prostitution case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum sentence for purchasing sexual services from someone under age 18. The decision comes in a case involving police publishing fictitious online escort service ads. An undercover police officer told a man at least four ...
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World
Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Friday that "Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of the U.S. leader pressuring Ukraine to make concessions to end the war while it remains under siege. "Zelenskyy understands that," Trump said, referring to U...
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A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian general was killed by a car bomb on Friday, Russia's top criminal investigation agency said, in the second such attack on a top Russian military officer in four months. The Investigative Committee said that Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy head of the main operational department in the Gener...
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Immigration is Trump's strongest issue, but many say he's gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's handling of immigration remains a point of strength as he takes wide-ranging actions to ramp up deportations and target people in the U.S. illegally, according to a new poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 46% of U.S. ad...
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