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Power outages

Downtown Prince George power outages under investigation

Oct 13, 2026 | 8:40 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Update: According to BC Hydro, power has been restored to the area. No word yet on what caused the outage.

Earlier: Two power outages are affecting the downtown Prince George area, with the cause of both outages currently under investigation.

The affected areas shown on the outage map cover portions of downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods, including areas near Queensway, Winnipeg Street, 15th Avenue and Highway 16.

There is currently no estimated time for when power will be restored to customers in either outage area.

Drivers are being reminded to use caution if they encounter intersections where traffic signals are not operating. Treat intersections with non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops.

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Residents and businesses in the affected areas should be prepared for the outages to continue until crews can identify the problem and safely restore electrical service.

Further updates are expected as information becomes available.

by CKPG News

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