Secrecy and accountability 'can coexist': groups push for Tumbler Ridge gun details
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying public discussion of the details could help prevent another tragedy. The RCM...
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Municipal election
Dillman pitches community connections in school trustee bid
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 trustee candidate Laurie Dillman says building stronger connections between students and their communities is one of the key reasons she's seeking a seat on the board.Dillman, who has lived in Prince George since moving from Saskatchewan at the age of six, owns Go Team Professional Tr...
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CKPG Today Food
Visiting the bosses at PG's Boss Bros Burger Co.
When it comes to satisfying burger cravings in Prince George, Boss Bros Burger Co. has built a reputation for delivering big flavours, quality ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more. We paid a visit to the bosses themselves Jordan and Howie to see how one of PG's best burgers ...
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CKPG Today Community
Terry Fox Run returns this weekend
Communities across Canada will once again come together this weekend for the annual Terry Fox Run, continuing a legacy of hope, perseverance, and fundraising for cancer research. The Prince George run will go on Sunday September 20th at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. More information here.
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Connecting to the Coast
100 Mile mayor part of group calling for publicly owned rail corridor between Prince George and Vancouver
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Municipal election
Dillman pitches community connections in school trustee bid
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2026 municipal elections
Janjua pitches transparency, growth and faster permits in city council bid
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Municipal election
Thompson seeks third term as Robson Valley trustee
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Municipal election
Trustee candidate cites parent voice, student safety in school board run
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Prince George
Connecting to the Coast
100 Mile mayor part of group calling for publicly owned rail corridor between Prince George and Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The mayor of 100 Mile House joined provincial, municipal and First Nations officials at the UBCM conference in Vancouver Tuesday (Sept. 15) in an effort to revive a rail line connecting Vancouver and Prince George. CN Rail announced the end of its lease on the former BC Rail line between Squamish and 100 Mi...
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Municipal election
Dillman pitches community connections in school trustee bid
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 trustee candidate Laurie Dillman says building stronger connections between students and their communities is one of the key reasons she's seeking a seat on the board.Dillman, who has lived in Prince George since moving from Saskatchewan at the age of six, owns Go Team Professional Tr...
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2026 municipal elections
Janjua pitches transparency, growth and faster permits in city council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - As part of CKPG News' continuing coverage of the 2026 Prince George municipal election, city council candidate Jesi Janjua says fiscal accountability, public safety and economic development will be key priorities if elected to council.Born and raised in Prince George, Janjua said in an interview with CK...
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Municipal election
Trustee candidate cites parent voice, student safety in school board run
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 trustee candidate Lisa Mitchell says concerns about student safety, academic achievement and parental involvement motivated her decision to seek a seat on the board.Mitchell, who has grandchildren attending local schools, said conversations with parents and students convinced her ther...
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Northern BC
Municipal election
Thompson seeks third term as Robson Valley trustee
DUNSTER - Longtime School District 57 trustee Bob Thompson is seeking a third term representing the Robson Valley, saying he still has unfinished business and would welcome one final opportunity to serve the region's students and families.The 68-year-old incumbent will face challenger Lianne Abbott in this year's elect...
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2026 elections
Rachael Weber running for a seat on district council in Mackenzie
MACKENZIE - Long-time Mackenzie resident Rachael Weber, a current School District 57 trustee and former provincial election candidate, is seeking a seat on the District of Mackenzie council in this fall's municipal election.Weber said she has lived in Mackenzie for more than 20 years, where she has raised her family an...
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Crime
Vanderhoof RCMP seek public's help identifying shoplifting suspect
VANDERHOOF - Vanderhoof RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman suspected of shoplifting from a local business last month.Police say the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on August 24 at a retail store located in the 100-block of Stewart Street East. Investigators believe the woman took me...
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Crime
Major Crime Unit investigating death in Fort St. James
FORT ST. JAMES - The BC RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation following the death of a 77-year-old man in Fort St. James early Monday morning (Sept.14).Fort St. James RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 800-block of BC Spruce Road at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 14. Whe...
Sep 14, 2026
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Municipal Election 2026
Civic elections
Nine-Candidate mayor's race headlines local election landscape
PRINCE GEORGE - With nine candidates running for mayor, an unusually large field of contenders is shaping up to be one of the defining features of Prince George's upcoming municipal election.Political observers say the crowded race reflects both public interest in local government and a reaction to what many viewed as ...
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Municipal election
Dillman pitches community connections in school trustee bid
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 trustee candidate Laurie Dillman says building stronger connections between students and their communities is one of the key reasons she's seeking a seat on the board.Dillman, who has lived in Prince George since moving from Saskatchewan at the age of six, owns Go Team Professional Tr...
17h ago
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2026 municipal elections
Janjua pitches transparency, growth and faster permits in city council bid
PRINCE GEORGE - As part of CKPG News' continuing coverage of the 2026 Prince George municipal election, city council candidate Jesi Janjua says fiscal accountability, public safety and economic development will be key priorities if elected to council.Born and raised in Prince George, Janjua said in an interview with CK...
17h ago
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Municipal election
Trustee candidate cites parent voice, student safety in school board run
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 trustee candidate Lisa Mitchell says concerns about student safety, academic achievement and parental involvement motivated her decision to seek a seat on the board.Mitchell, who has grandchildren attending local schools, said conversations with parents and students convinced her ther...
19h ago
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Cariboo Region
Connecting to the Coast
100 Mile mayor part of group calling for publicly owned rail corridor between Prince George and Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The mayor of 100 Mile House joined provincial, municipal and First Nations officials at the UBCM conference in Vancouver Tuesday (Sept. 15) in an effort to revive a rail line connecting Vancouver and Prince George. CN Rail announced the end of its lease on the former BC Rail line between Squamish and 100 Mi...
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Remote Collision
Four people injured, one airlifted to hospital after vehicle rollover in South Cariboo
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - One patient was airlifted to hospital after a vehicle rolled down an embankment in the South Cariboo. Williams Lake RCMP say they received a report of the collision off Farwell Canyon Road near Riske Creek, approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, shortly before 7:00 a.m. Friday (Se...
Sep 12, 2026
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Quesnel Candidates
Three candidates vying for Quesnel mayoral seat, 18 looking to get on council
QUESNEL, B.C. - The deadline to file paperwork has passed, and there will be a three-way race to become the mayor of Quesnel next month. Incumbent Ron Paull will be seeking a second term as Quesnel's mayor. He'll be challenged by Coralee Oakes and Brian Waters. Paull, a longtime city councillor, unseated two-term mayor...
Sep 12, 2026
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Reported Stolen Truck
Four people arrested after stolen pickup truck rams into Quesnel RCMP vehicles
QUESNEL, B.C. - Four people were arrested after a stolen vehicle reportedly rammed police cars in Quesnel and attempted to flee. At around 5:00 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 10), Quesnel RCMP say a white Ford F-350 pickup truck was reported stolen out of Hixon earlier in the morning. RCMP say officers found the truck in the Que...
Sep 10, 2026
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Sports
Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings put single-game tickets on sale ahead of home opener
PRINCE GEORGE -Fans eager to catch Prince George Spruce Kings action this season can now secure their seats, with single-game tickets officially going on sale ahead of the team's home opener later this month.The Spruce Kings will kick off their home schedule on Friday, September 25, when they welcome the West Kelowna W...
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Cougars
Cougars add experience in goal ahead of season opener
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have bolstered their goaltending depth just days before opening the 2026-27 Western Hockey League season.Cougars General Manager and Head Coach Mark Lamb announced Monday the team has acquired 18-year-old goaltender Peyton Shore from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a sixth-...
Sep 14, 2026
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T-Wolves Soccer
T-Wolves men's soccer team draws with Thunderbirds 3-3, women shut out 5-0
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Timberwolves men's soccer team earned their third straight draw Sunday (Sept. 13). The T-Wolves drew the first-place University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds 3-3 from Masich Place. UNBC got out to a 2-0 lead within the first 30 minutes thanks t...
Sep 14, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Carney courts Europe, gun groups seek answers, Peart doc premières
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Europe wants Canada as its first 'associate member', says EU chief European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe wants to open the door for Canada...
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Quebec party leaders gear up for second TV debate of election campaign
MONTREAL - Leaders of the five Quebec political parties are gearing up for the second debate of the campaign. The first debate on Tuesday saw leaders spar over a range of topics, including the economy, Quebec sovereignty and immigration. Coalition Aven...
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Secrecy and accountability 'can coexist': groups push for Tumbler Ridge gun details
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying public discussion of the details could help prevent another tragedy. The RCM...
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From investment buzz to building: Canada's major projects face hurdles, experts say
OTTAWA - Canada's inaugural investment summit has created a buzz that the country is open for business, but experts say the real test will be whether that momentum can translate into major projects that overcome labour shortages, community concerns, en...
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EU head tells Carney she wants Canada as bloc's first 'associate member'
STRASBOURG, FRANCE - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to become the first "associate member" of the European Union, though Canadian officials downplayed the significance of the term. Prime Minister Mark...
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What you need to know about Carney's pitch for private investment in airports
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants private investors to take over operations at Canada's four largest airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Speaking at a government-led investment summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Carney sai...
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World
US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's military-run government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after three months in jail on what supporters say were trumped-up charges, state media ...
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Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 67 people, many more missing
CAIRO (AP) - A gold mine collapse in a remote area of Sudan has killed at least 67 people, a medical group and survivors said on Wednesday, the latest tragedy in a nation mired in a devastating war. Survivors said the collapse happened at...
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A Hague court convicts Kosovo's former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison...
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