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Ellie and Maddie Szeryk of London, Ont., paired together at CPKC Women's Open
TORONTO - Ellie Szeryk was preparing to tee off during a practice round at Vancouver's Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, going over her yardage book, managing the course, when she noticed her ball ha...
Aug 23, 2023

Explosion "tipping point:" Mayor
PRINCE GEORGE - CKPG News caught up with Mayor SimonYu yesterday evening and he said, while the explosion was devastating, it is the straw that broke the camel's back for him.
Aug 23, 2023

Fatal crash: Can you help identify the elusive vehicle linked to a tragic incident?
PRINCE GEORGE - On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Valemount RCMP responded to a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 46-year-old Merritt woman. The crash occurred between 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 20...
Aug 23, 2023

Oklahoma authorities name the BTK killer as the ‘prime suspect’ in at least two unsolved cases
The BTK serial killer has been named the "prime suspect" in at least two unsolved cases, including one in Oklahoma that led authorities to dig this week near his former Kansas property in Park City, a...
Aug 23, 2023

Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms
QUEBEC - It's the final bell for cellphones in Quebec classrooms as the province's education minister plans to ban the devices in most teaching settings, calling them a distraction for students. Berna...
Aug 23, 2023

Local artist has first solo exhibition at Two Rivers
PRINCE GEORGE - Up Around the Bend is the creation of Emily Wilson, an artist based in Prince George and this exhibition is the culmination of many years living and working in Northwestern British Col...
Aug 23, 2023

Area Restriction in effect for Big Creek Wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Big Creek Wildfire, located south of the Omineca Arm of Williston Lake and West of Kilometre 1...
Aug 23, 2023

Canada sanctions Russian nuclear sector, assesses reports of Prigozhin death
OTTAWA - Canada is sanctioning more Russians accused of supporting the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on banks, defence companies and the nuclear sector. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Jol...
Aug 23, 2023

Giuliani turns himself in on Georgia 2020 election charges after bond is set at $150,000
ATLANTA (AP) - Rudy Giuliani surrendered to authorities in Georgia on Wednesday on charges alleging he acted as former President Donald Trump's chief co-conspirator in a plot to subvert the 2020 elect...
Aug 23, 2023

Liberals look to tackle international student rackets as part of housing crisis
OTTAWA - Liberal cabinet ministers are suggesting the federal government is ready to tackle long-standing problems related to the international student program, including cases of fraud and exploitati...
Aug 23, 2023