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March 14, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
.The reaction from the community of Vanderhoof regarding suspicious packages that was targeting educators. And, Canada officially has a new Prime Minister as Mark Carney was sworn in this morning. Plus, a new bill has been put forward that would stop British Columbians from having to change our clocks twice a year.Loca...
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings welcome Crusaders after crucial weekend
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings currently sit two points back of the Coastal Conference's final playoff spot, thanks to grabbing three of four points against the Langley Rivermen last weekend."Those are big points. Our goal is to to get closer and closer to that last playoff spot and we did that. It'...
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
Fun with feet: Learn all about the art of reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears, believed to correspond to various organs and systems in the body, aiming to promote relaxation and overall well-being. We decided to learn more with Honeybee Inspirations here in Prince George. Watch f...
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CKPG Today Food
How to make Guinness Beef Stew with Farmhouse Catering
If you're looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style, it might be time for you to try making a Guiness Beef Stew. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it's easy to make with limited seasoning involved! Learn more with Chef Toni and Farmhouse Catering.
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Vanderhoof Threats
"Absolute Disgust:" Vanderhoof speaks out following targeted threats to elementary school
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Spruce Kings welcome Crusaders after crucial weekend
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BC Opposition moves to scrub time change
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings welcome Crusaders after crucial weekend
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings currently sit two points back of the Coastal Conference's final playoff spot, thanks to grabbing three of four points against the Langley Rivermen last weekend."Those are big points. Our goal is to to get closer and closer to that last playoff spot and we did that. It'...
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BC Opposition moves to scrub time change
PRINCE GEORGE - Many attribute Daylight Savings Time to Franklin D Roosevelt. At the time - 1942 - it was called "war time." Farmers and ranchers hated it then. And they still do. "Livestock like routine, like to be fed at the same time of day, every day that their animals are on the clock," explain...
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Illicit drug deaths
B.C.'s toxic drug crisis claims 4.9 lives per day in January
VICTORIA - The B.C. Coroners Service says the province recorded a total of 152 drug-toxicity deaths in January. It says that number amounts to 4.9 deaths per day. Five of those deaths were in Prince George, and eight in the Northern Health region. The service says the townships experiencing the highest number of drug d...
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Snow pack
Recent snow, humidity, could mean good things for provincial snowpack
PRINCE GEORGE - The most recent snowpack numbers have been reported by the B.C. River Forecast Centre, and February first to March first saw a marginal improvement provincially, going from 72% to 73% of the normal snowpack. Locally, the Upper Fraser East region actually saw a decline from 81% to 75%, although recent sn...
Mar 14, 2025
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Northern BC
Vanderhoof Threats
"Absolute Disgust:" Vanderhoof speaks out following targeted threats to elementary school
PRINCE GEORGE - Several community leaders in Vanderhoof, including Mayor Kevin Moutray, are speaking out regarding threatening messages targeting Evelyn Dickson Elementary School."(My reaction is) absolute disgust. No matter what you think of provincial policy, there's no excuse for putting either school workers o...
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Threats
Suspicious packages in Vanderhoof contained anti-inclusion threats - RCMP
VANDERHOOF - Mounties continue to investigate the discovery of several suspicious packages in Vanderhoof.The packages were located on February 28, 2025 at the local post office. The envelopes were found to contain a substance that was later confirmed to be non-toxic, as well as threatening statements targeting specific...
Mar 13, 2025
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Crime
Shots fired incident near Burns Lake leads to arrest
BURNS LAKE - One person was arrested on multiple charges following a shots fired incident on Sunday just outside Burns Lake.North District RCMP say that shortly after 3:30 p.m. that afternoon, they were called to a disturbance in Grassy Plains where it was reported that a firearm was involved and that shots had been fi...
Mar 13, 2025
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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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Cariboo Region
IIO investigates
IIO investigating injuries of one person while in RCMP custody in Quesnel
QUESNEL - British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating an incident in Quesnel where a person was injured in an RCMP detachment cell.The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) says information provided by the affected person states that at about 2:30 p.m. on September 8, 2024, police responded to a call concerne...
Mar 12, 2025
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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...
Mar 08, 2025
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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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Sports
Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings welcome Crusaders after crucial weekend
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings currently sit two points back of the Coastal Conference's final playoff spot, thanks to grabbing three of four points against the Langley Rivermen last weekend."Those are big points. Our goal is to to get closer and closer to that last playoff spot and we did that. It'...
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Cougars
Cougars look to rally off successful road trip
PRINCE GEORGE- Entering their final four games of the season, the Cougars are coming off a successful last road trip of the campaign, winning four of five away from the CN Centre.During the road trip, the Cats managed to defeat the WHL's best, Everett Silvertips at the Angel of the Winds Arena for the first time since ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Northern Capitals
Northern Capitals prepare for provincial semi-finals
PRINCE GEORGE- The Northern Capitals are heading to Langley this weekend for the start of their playoffs and the provincial semi-finals against the Fraser Valley Rush."The girls have been outstanding for this group. Over the last two years the team collectively won 19 games and this year we got to 16 wins. It's be...
Mar 12, 2025
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Canada
Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator. Eby says in response to comments made by U.S. Sen. Dan Su...
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Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. - "I'd like to begin by ... wishing Mr. Trudeau a happy retirement and all the best to his family and congratulating Mr. Trudeau's economic advi...
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Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney's elimination of cabinet positions
TORONTO - Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues. Carney was sworn in as prime minister today, along with a slimmed-down cabinet of 23 ministers, down from 36 under former prime minister Just...
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Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister's plans and his new cabinet. Fewer ministers The most noticeable difference between Justin Trudeau's cabinet and Carney's is its siz...
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CP NewsAlert: Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's Premier David Eby says his government will repeal the province's carbon tax this legislative session, after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the tax. More coming. The Canadian Press
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CP NewsAlert: Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet terminates consumer carbon price
OTTAWA - The federal cabinet has agreed to immediately end the consumer carbon price, and made the change official at the first cabinet meeting under Prime Minister Mark Carney this afternoon. Carney says people who have been getting a rebate on the carbon price will get one final payment for the next quarter in April....
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World
Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, overturned semitrucks and fanned dozens of wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities. At least three Tornadoes touched down in Missouri, and threats of more loomed for the Mississi...
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Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state's first nitrogen gas execution next week
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday overturned a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge. With a March 18 date hastily nearing, attorneys for Jessie Hoffman Jr., the man on death row, told The ...
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the state's abortion ban in the face of lawsuits and medical scrutiny. The bi...
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