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March 27, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
.One Prince George man says the healthcare system has failed him as he waits months for cancer treatment. Plus, public safety will be in the spotlight in Prince George Thursday afternoon as Minister of State for Community Safety Terry Yung will be in Prince George. And, with a decline in international students, can pos...
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NATO
Discussions of Canada, NATO to take place at UNBC amid geopolitical uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE - As the United States and President Donald Trump grow increasingly hostile towards Canada, Canada and its national security has risen to the front of many political discussions. And to discuss this further, the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada Robert Baines is holding events around wha...
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War of the Wings
War of the Wings: Fatburger
If you love chicken wings, you've come to the right place! Introducing the War of the Wings where we sample different wings from different restaurants across Prince George with a grand winner voted on by YOU to be declared Prince George's favourite wing! Learn more about the teams doing some of the tasting on our CKPG ...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
Catching up with Randy Bachman from Bachman Turner Overdrive
Prince George is in for a real treat when Bachman Turner Overdrive stops at the CN Centre on April 8, 2025 for a Canadian show for the ages! We caught up with the Canadian legend himself, Randy Bachman to hear some stories from over the years on the road and what to expect at the show! Stay tuned for part two of the in...
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NATO
Discussions of Canada, NATO to take place at UNBC amid geopolitical uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE - As the United States and President Donald Trump grow increasingly hostile towards Canada, Canada and its national security has risen to the front of many political discussions. And to discuss this further, the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada Robert Baines is holding events around wha...
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Cancer Care
"It takes hope away:" Prince George man says healthcare system is failing as he waits for cancer care
PRINCE GEORGE - In November of 2024, Greg Hoff was diagnosed with esophageal carcinoma, a type of stomach cancer. Since receiving the diagnosis, Hoff has been travelling across the province to places like Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria to receive tests and consultations, but months later he still has no timeline on w...
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings cherishing last week of regular season
PRINCE GEORGE- The Spruce Kings currently sit three points back of the Rivermen for the final playoff spot in the Coastal Conference, but wouldn't have the chance to play for the spot this weekend if it weren't for three big performances last weekend.They grabbed five of six points against three tough opponents in the ...
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Domestic student recruitment a new direction
PRINCE GEORGE - The hallways at the College of New Caledonia are busy these days, but what they will look like come September will likely be vastly different, with the federal government limiting the number of international students. However, the College says it has actually seen an increase in the enrolment of domesti...
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Northern BC
Crime
Suspicious death in Chetwynd
CHETWYND - Chetwynd RCMP are investigating what they're calling a suspicious death.Police were called to a home on Sunday, March 9 after the Chetwynd Fire Department and Emergency Health Services responded to a call for a person in medical distress.Police arrived on scene to find the woman deceased but don't believe th...
Mar 26, 2025
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Crime
RCMP seek suspect in McBride B & E
MCBRIDE- Police in McBride are looking to identify a person in a recent attempted break in.On Monday, McBride RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person running into traffic on Highway 16 East near Mountainview Estates. Police made extensive patrols made in the area but could not locate anyone. Shortly before 2 ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Crime
Man faces several charges following alleged assault and arson
BURNS LAKE - A 32-year-old man from Southbank is in police custody and facing several charges in relation to an alleged assault and arson that occurred Thursday morning (March 20).Burns Lake RCMP say at approximately 1:30 a.m. that day, they responded to a report that a man had been struck by a vehicle in Southbank. Th...
Mar 21, 2025
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Politics
Bachrach ready for election call
TERRACE - With a federal election call expected on Sunday, one race to watch will be in Northwest B.C. in Skeena-Bulkley Valley. The NDP has held the riding since 2004 but the Conservatives have nominated star candidate Ellis Ross, a former MLA in British Columbia and former chief councillor for the Haisla Nation. Incu...
Mar 20, 2025
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Cariboo Region
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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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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Sports
Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings cherishing last week of regular season
PRINCE GEORGE- The Spruce Kings currently sit three points back of the Rivermen for the final playoff spot in the Coastal Conference, but wouldn't have the chance to play for the spot this weekend if it weren't for three big performances last weekend.They grabbed five of six points against three tough opponents in the ...
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Cougars
Cougars look for revenge against Winterhawks to open playoffs
PRINCE GEORGE- For the second year running, the Prince George Cougars and Portland Winterhawks will face off in the WHL Playoffs. Last season, the Winterhawks defeated the Cougars in a thrilling six game series to advance to the finals. This year, the Cats are looking for their revenge as they meet in the first round.&...
Mar 26, 2025
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Cougars
Cougars honour Ziemmer, Kmec and Valis after final regular season game
PRINCE GEORGE- After the Cougars final game of the 2024-25 regular season this past Saturday (Mar. 22), they wrapped up the night honouring the players that played their final regular season WHL game, with the selection of the three stars.The three stars of game 68 against the Royals, were Borya Valis, Villiam Kmec and...
Mar 26, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Day 2 of tariff talks for PM, premiers, and RCMP, crime and AI
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to host meeting with premiers today For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will...
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Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?
VANCOUVER - In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material - and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders. The rise of artificial intelligence has kicked off an arms race between perpetrators and police in Canada. The RCMP's National...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today
OTTAWA - For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties. The president signe...
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UBC scientists invent stir stick that detects drugged drinks
VANCOUVER - Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they're gearing up to start "real-world testing" of a stir stick that can detect if a drink has been spiked with drugs. The university says in a news release that the device called "Spikeless" was developed in its faculty of applied s...
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'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill
Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada's tariff fight is getting more pushback from businesses as the Greens meet with the government about their concerns. BC Chamber of Commerce President Fiona Famulak says in a letter to ...
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Canada's greenhouse gas emissions edge down in 2023, among lowest totals since 1990s
A national tally of Canada's climate progress indicates greenhouse gas emissions fell slightly in 2023 and are now about eight per cent lower than they were in 2005. Canada's official greenhouse gas inventory indicates emissions dropped by one per cent from 2022 to 2023, with emissions largely flat across major industr...
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World
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations from swaying buildings
BANGKOK (AP) - A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway. The U.S. Geological Survey and Germany's GFZ center for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an epicenter in neighboring Myanmar, according to preliminary reports repo...
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Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A U.S. judge in Washington state has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump's order banning transgender people from serving in the military - the second nationwide injunction against the policy in as many weeks. The order Thursday day from U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle in Tacoma ...
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King Charles III experiences side effects after receiving medical treatment and is in hospital
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side effects,'' related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were canceled. "His majesty has now returned to Clarence H...
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