CKPG News for October 28, 2026

PRINCE GEORGE — Here’s what made the news in Prince George and Northern B.C. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

• While the B.C. Conservatives celebrated their majority victory on election night, B.C. Greens Leader Emily Lowan struck a determined tone, telling supporters her party is prepared to play a significant role in holding the new government accountable.
• Three friends paddling and walking across Canada say their journey is helping raise money for northern and remote Indigenous communities.
• The recent provincial election saw voter turnout fall below 50 per cent for the first time, sparking concerns about political engagement and what the decline says about public confidence in British Columbia’s democratic system.
• A record-breaking performance to close out the season has earned UNBC Timberwolves midfielder Mehdi Bounaaja national attention within Canada West.
• Getting around Prince George without relying on a vehicle can be a challenge, but a recently accepted city plan lays out a long-term vision for making walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation more accessible.

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