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Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virus
WASHINGTON - The financial conditions of the government's two biggest benefits programs remain shaky, with Medicare projected to become insolvent in six years and Social Security on track to no longer...
Apr 22, 2020
Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges
NEW YORK - While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, ...
Apr 22, 2020
Trudeau promises $9B aid package for students amid COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a new emergency benefit for students whose education and job prospects are disrupted by COVID-19. He says a $1,250 monthly payment is coming for pos...
Apr 22, 2020
SD57 Board to receive KRSS summary report on public engagement
PRINCE GEORGE-School District 57's (SD57) Board of Education will receive a summary report of the KRSS Engagement Questionnaire at an online forum tonight (Apr.22).An executive summary from the KRSS E...
Apr 22, 2020 CKPG News File Image
Kings announce hiring of new trainer
The Prince George Spruce Kings announced Wednesday morning the hiring of Joel Walkey as their newest trainers.Walkey, from Prince George, completed his bachelor's degree in the Athletic Therapy Progra...
Apr 22, 2020
Ride Don't Hide cancelled due to COVID-19
PRINCE GEORGE-The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has announced the cancellation of their annual Ride Don't Hide Event.This would have been the 8th year the CMHA would have hosted the event....
Apr 22, 2020 CKPG News File Image
Cougars select Riley Heidt #2 overall at WHL Bantam Draft
The 2020 WHL Bantam Draft is underway and the Prince George Cougars didn't have to wait long to make their first pick.The club selected forward Riley Heidt #2 overall. After playing two seasons with M...
Apr 22, 2020
Quesnel-Hydraulic Road sees indefinite overnight closure
QUESNEL-The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public of the overnight closure of the Quesnel-Hydraulic Road.The closure at kilometre 20.3 is due to ongoing slide activity a...
Apr 22, 2020 CKPG News File Image
$9 billion for student support amidst COVID-19 crisis
OTTAWA-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this morning (Apr.22) that students across Canada will have access to financial support through a $9 billion investment.Part of that investment includes ...
Apr 22, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:39 a.m. on April 22, 2020: There are 38,932 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 20,126 confirmed (inc...
Apr 22, 2020