PRINCE GEORGE - Here's the top stories from CKPG News for Friday, May 29, 2026. Federal Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger was in Prince George Friday, announcing that the federal government is partnering with the province to expand high-speed internet access in B.C, plus, the Binche Whuten First...

PRINCE GEORGE - Since the summer of 2025, Prince George woman Cynthia Lebrun has been cooking and delivering meals for the homeless population every week. She's simply known as "grandma" to most, as the people that have gotten to know her say she's always so generous and kind."It's very nice, and i have ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Imagine not having access to high-speed internet. But there are communities across this province that are there. Still. And the federal Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, together with Minister of Citizens' Services, Diana Gibson announced a significant amount of money - $236 mil...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings concluded their season with a record-setting 50/50 draw that sold out on deadline day, awarding a life-changing jackpot to a local winner.Kyle Anderson, executive director of business operations, explained that the team's community-owned model makes fundraising vital for m...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Senior Lacrosse League season is in full swing, and among the players suiting up is Cole Paciejewski of the BHL Bandits. Paciejewski, known to be a force you always have to account for, has suited up in international competitions as a member of Team Scotland throughout his lacrosse car...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George RCMP joined Special Olympics athletes again this year for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.The event happened this afternoon, and organizers invited the community to come out and cheer for the participants along the route.The Law Enforcement Torch Run started at 3 p.m. on Thursday ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu has a lot of questions and, more importantly, concerns about some of the things he's hearing around public safety in the city."My office has received various calls from people, I've met some on the street, at the pool, as well as some written submissions. All of them to say that we h...

PRINCE GEORGE - For some visitors, it's been 30 years since their last trip. Others are stopping in for the first time, drawn in by a roadside sign somewhere in the Cariboo. And for a loyal group of regulars, the drive to Barkerville is a yearly tradition.Everyone will find something new when Barkerville Historic Town ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health has issued a toxic drug alert in Prince George for a yellow-orange substance sold as down.The health authority says the drug has led to a number of overdoses and is described as highly toxic while causing heavy and prolonged sedation. The effects of down require naloxone to reverse. Over...

PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 (SD57) has partnered with Guardian Aerospace to bring a new program to students: Aviator 12. "Basically, it's a certified ground school for those that complete it, but it could be quite a bit more than that. There's an introduction to the history of Canadian aviation and the role...

PRINCE GEORGE - The College of New Caledonia is taking a recent grant from Health Canada and using it to expand dental care outside of the conventional office setting. The $178,146 in funds was provided by the Oral Health Access Fund as a part of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The funds were used to purchase seven full...

PRINCE GEORGE - It's an iconic piece of Prince George history; one of a kind in the world. The only wood-powered steam engine, commonly known as a Dinky engine."It's a beloved feature in the park," says Councillor Garth Frizzell. "It's part of our heritage, part of the background to the city and it's an ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Heating a building in northern B.C. costs a lot. Most people are aware of that. But more and more communities now see the region's cold climate not as a barrier but as a reason to accelerate energy-efficiency efforts.The Northern B.C. Climate Action Network, or NorthCAN, started in April 2022 to bring t...

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say they are no longer looking for Derrick.They'd like to thank the media and the public for their help in this matter. No other information has been released.Earlier: Prince George RCMP needs your help locating a wanted man.Police say 34-year-old Nicholas Patrick Derrick is wanted on three...

PRINCE GEORGE - Two Prince George businesses have had their business licenses revoked for what the City claims were "unlawful activities."Both VIP Spa on 6 Avenue and Healing Touch Wellness on Brunswick St. had their licenses revoked earlier this month.In a statement provided to CKPG News, the City said it wa...

PRINCE GEORGE - Effective at noon tomorrow (May 28), Category 2 and Category 3 open burning and other associated activities will be permitted in the Prince George Forest Service District.This will affect people living in the Prince George and Robson Valley fire zones. This after Category 2 and Category 3 fires were ban...

PRINCE GEORGE - Two Prince George city councillors failed to convince their colleagues to make public an unredacted copy of a report on the condition of the CN Centre. Plus the Prince George Airport Authority held their annual general meeting earlier in May, and the PGAA's President and CEO, says that it's been smooth ...

Pet Plan PRINCE GEORGE - Anneliese Paasch is a devoted pet owner calling on fellow owners to help control the pet population in Prince George. She is suggesting a bold new idea which would require the City of Prince George to help fund the spaying and neutering of stray dogs and cats in the city for a 5 year trial peri...

PRINCE GEORGE - Miracle Theatre has donated $187,133.82 to start a new fund.The money was raised through their production of The Garage Sale and brings the total amount raised over a decade of productions to $1,251,846.Producer Ann Laughlin and Director Ted Price say this year's proceeds will create a permanent endowme...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this month, and among the key topics raised was drastically shifting travel patterns across the country, as Canadian travel to the U.S. saw a decline."In 2025 we saw a 1.6% decline in passenger numbers, which i...

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say Hanson has been located and is safe and sound.Police are thanking the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.Earlier: Prince George RCMP needs your help locating a missing woman.Police say 37-year-old Mary Katie Hanson was last seen on May 14, 2026, near the 1000-block...

PRINCE GEORGE - Every spring for the past three years, a red fox has come back to the culverts along a residential street in Prince George. Each year, the neighbourhood waits and watches, hoping for the best.This season, as many as eight or nine pups are tumbling through front yards and ditches, watched over by what re...

OTTAWA - "When Canadian families are counting dollars at the pump, the government should be looking for ways to lower costs, not add to them."That from Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty today (May 26) in the House of Commons. He says the Liberal government should support his party's motion to...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have signed 2011-born forward William Thompson to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. Thompson was the Cougars' first selection in the 2026 WHL Prospected Draft, taken 41st overall in the second round."We were surprised he was still available at ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Two Prince George City Councillors have put forward a notice of motion regarding the CN Centre Alternate Approval Process. Plus a new professional building is under construction in Prince George, signaling continued growth in the area. This project addresses the growing demand for services as the city b...

PRINCE GEORGE - Pregnant people have a new option for care in Prince George with the opening of the new Prince George Maternity Clinic.The new clinic opened on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 173-1600 15th Ave. in Prince George, and operates Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., enhancing access to co-ordinated, specialize...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Alternate Approval Process for the CN Centre will forge ahead as it has.That's because the majority of Council found enough information was released publicly is sufficient to make an informed decision on the project.Councillors Brian Skakun and Trudy Klassen put forward what they called the "Co...

PRINCE GEORGE - UNBC is recognizing their Class of 2026 this week as they will be handing out credentials in five northern B.C communities. The 33rd Convocation Ceremony will see 742 credentials handed out including a record 16 PhDs surpassing the previous high of 13. Among the graduates are the recipients of the Gover...