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Prince George sees lighter smoke and fewer flames as weather helps calm 2025 wildfire season
PRINCE GEORGE - This year has presented another challenging wildfire season in British Columbia, testing communities, firefighters, and emergency services across the province. As the 2025 fire season ...
Oct 23, 2025
Sinclar blames tariffs and provincial policy on production curtailments
PRINCE GEORGE - Devastating news for the forestry sector in our region. The Sinclar Group has announced it will reduce output at three lumber operations including Apollo Forest Products in Fort St Jam...
Oct 23, 2025
Update: Power restored to 3,000 College Heights residents
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: BC Hydro is now reporting that about 1,000 BC Hydro customers are without power in the west bowl area. Earlier: Power has been restored says BC Hydro.Earlier: A large swath of ...
Oct 23, 2025
RCMP seek wanted woman
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: This person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Prince George RCMP need your help locating a wanted woman. Police say 32-year-old Julianna Rutherford is wanted for failing t...
Oct 23, 2025
Cougars lose to Tigers
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars dropped a 6-3 decision to the Medicine Hat Tigers Wednesday night in front of 3,229 fans at the CN Centre.Terik Parascak, Kooper Gizowski, and Jett Lajoie sco...
Oct 23, 2025
October 22, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
.BC Conservative Leader John Rustad faces more questions surrounding his leadership. Plus the Prince George Spruce Kings prepare for a rematch with the Chilliwack Chiefs. And a huge rock show coming u...
Oct 22, 2025
Political scientist warns internal feuds could damage B.C. Conservatives’ credibility
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's political landscape is shifting again, this time MLA Amelia Boultbee quitting the B.C. Conservative caucus is calling on leader John Rustad to resign. In March 2023,...
Oct 22, 2025
New Canada Research Chair, additional research funding for UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has secured more than $3.5 million dollars in federal research funding, which includes a new Canada Research Chair position. School o...
Oct 22, 2025
CUPE 1699 members stage one-day walkout as service disruptions continue across the region
PRINCE GEORGE - Approximately 100 workers from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George have been on strike since Saturday, October 18th, following months of failed wage negotiations. This morning,...
Oct 22, 2025
Legendary rock acts to headline Vanderhoof's centennial celebrations
VANDERHOOF - Three legendary Canadian rock acts will perform at Vanderhoof's 100-year celebration next July.Tom Cochrane, Trooper and The Headpins will headline a free outdoor concert on Sunday, July ...
Oct 22, 2025