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April 25, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
.The federal election is just three days away, what is the local picture looking like? And, the Prince George Public Library's downtown branch is looking at revitalizing their outdoor deck. Plus, the Prince George Spruce Kings held the draw for their show home today.Local news. Delivered. Free. Subscribe to our daily n...
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Nisga'a Nation
New documentary showcases Nisga'a Nation's story of self-determination
NISGA'A NATION - A new documentary is highlighting the recent success of Nisga'a Nation and its journey of self-determination through the company Nations Royalty. Listed in 2024, Nations Royalty is a first of its kind mining royalty company, as it is 77% owned by Nisga'a Nation. The company was created in collaboration...
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CKPG Today Music
Pulling out all the stops: celebrate Organ Day with Vic the organist at the Knox Performance Centre
There are very few organs left in Prince George, and when we heard Organ Day is celebrated on April 26, we set out to find one! Our search led us to Vic at the Knox Performance Centre, formerly the Knox United Church. The church was originally home to a full-size pipe organ, but when the cost of maintenance became too ...
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CKPG Today Community
Take a tour of the newly renovated Community Animal Shelter
The PG Humane Society recently took over the Community Animal Shelter on Lansdowne Road, and since has made some significant upgrades to the facility. Some of the renovations include new flooring, more access to natural light, and brand new kennels.
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Nisga'a Nation
New documentary showcases Nisga'a Nation's story of self-determination
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics event draws full house
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All Hands on Deck
PG Public Library wants to hear from you
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings home show winner announced
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Federal politics
Election campaign hits the home stretch
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Prince George
Special Olympics
Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics event draws full house
PRINCE GEORGE - A Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics demonstration was held at the AiMHi gym on Thursday night, and around 100 people attended to cheer on the gymnasts. The large audience was certainly appreciated by the athletes, as it's not only fun to perform for so many, but also a valuable opportunity to practic...
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All Hands on Deck
PG Public Library wants to hear from you
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a huge piece of real estate. Sixteen-thousand square feet. The size of two soccer fields. A deck that wraps around the Bob Harkins Branch of the Prince George Public Library and for years, it has been vacant. An opportunity lost. And that's why the library is hosting "All Hands on Deck." ...
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings home show winner announced
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spruce Kings have chosen the lucky winner of a new home on Links Drive.After selling a record number of tickets on the final day, Prince George resident Mark Hippe has won the $865,000 home in the Aberdeen Glen subdivision. The Spruce Kings have been in Prince George for 53 years, and this is the 43...
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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...
Apr 25, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
Federal politics
Election campaign hits the home stretch
PRINCE GEORGE - A UNBC political scientist isn't expecting any change Monday night when it comes to the two Prince George ridings (Cariboo-Prince George, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies). Both ridings are held by Conservatives and Dr. Fiona MacDonald isn't expecting either to flip.As for polls suggesting the...
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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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Special Olympics BC Summer Games
Special Olympics
Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics event draws full house
PRINCE GEORGE - A Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics demonstration was held at the AiMHi gym on Thursday night, and around 100 people attended to cheer on the gymnasts. The large audience was certainly appreciated by the athletes, as it's not only fun to perform for so many, but also a valuable opportunity to practic...
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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
Nisga'a Nation
New documentary showcases Nisga'a Nation's story of self-determination
NISGA'A NATION - A new documentary is highlighting the recent success of Nisga'a Nation and its journey of self-determination through the company Nations Royalty. Listed in 2024, Nations Royalty is a first of its kind mining royalty company, as it is 77% owned by Nisga'a Nation. The company was created in collaboration...
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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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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
Spruce Kings home show winner announced
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spruce Kings have chosen the lucky winner of a new home on Links Drive.After selling a record number of tickets on the final day, Prince George resident Mark Hippe has won the $865,000 home in the Aberdeen Glen subdivision. The Spruce Kings have been in Prince George for 53 years, and this is the 43...
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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 ...
Apr 24, 2025
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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...
Apr 24, 2025
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Canada
Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and greet in...
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Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners attending Pope Francis' funeral
Canadians are among the thousands converging on St. Peter's Square this morning to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Francis died Monday at age 88 and is being remembered as a pontiff dedicated to building bridges and offering compassion to marginalized groups during his 12-year papacy. The Vatican has said the funer...
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several d...
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A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. Arts and Entertainment Winner: Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail, for her work on the Vatican's unfulfilled promises to return cultural items that originated in Indigenous communities in Canada - and how Canada lags behin...
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Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL - The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards, in front of the Toronto Star, which took home six. One of the Globe's awards was shared with the Halifax Chronicle Hera...
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Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions
Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after its officials refused to answer questions in front of the legislature. Debate on a contempt motion in the Yukon legislature was adjourned until Monday after days of duellin...
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World
Russia says all Ukrainian troops have left the Kursk region as Zelenskyy meets Trump at Vatican
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - All Ukrainian troops have been forced from Russia's Kursk region, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff for Russia's Armed Forces, gave Russian President Vladimir Putin the news in a meeting Saturday, Peskov told Russian state news outlet Interfax. Uk...
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Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - A third round of talks between Iran and the United States began Saturday in Oman, with experts seeking in-depth discussions over how to reach a possible deal. Iranian state television announced the start of the negotiations. American officials could not be immediately reached. The talks seek to limi...
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Pope Francis' funeral begins in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is underway in a packed St. Peter's Square. The Argentine pontiff died Monday. Mourners began streaming into the square at dawn on Saturday. Bells tolled to signal the start of the procession bringing Francis' coffin from St. Peter's Basilica to the front of the alt...
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