Author Archives: Greg Fry
Chilliwack to play farewell show at CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - The rock band Chilliwack is coming to Prince George one last time. They'll be here on Saturday, June 6 with openers Doug and the Slugs for The Farewell Show. Chilliwack has released 12...
Mar 09, 2026
Man wanted for assault
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP need your help locating a wanted man.Police say 34-year-old Chase Garbanewski is wanted for assault.He's described as:5'11" (180 cm)225 lb (102 kg)Brown hairGreen ey...
Nov 26, 2025
Festival of Trees gets set to make it's CN Centre debut
PRINCE GEORGE - The annual Festival of Trees in Prince George has officially moved into the CN Centre, marking a significant new chapter for one of the community's most beloved holiday traditions foll...
Nov 24, 2025
Camp workers at Blackwater secure wage gains in first contract
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for camp hospitality workers at the Blackwater Mine.Unite Here Local 40 says workers have ratified their first collective agreement with a unanimous vote, concluding months o...
Nov 24, 2025
Trans-Canada Highway closed north of Lytton after 'serious' crash between two trucks
KAMLOOPS - The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions between Lytton and Spences Bridge because of what police say is a serious motor vehicle incident that involved two trucks.Police say of...
Nov 24, 2025
Update: CUPE & Regional District ratify five year deal
PRINCE GEORGE - UPDATE: CKPG News has learned the deal has been ratified. It's a five-year contract though details of the deal have not been released. Despite that, CUPE 1699 said in a statement: "Thi...
Nov 20, 2025
CNC Students' Union believes program cuts could've been "better handled"
PRINCE GEORGE - As the College of New Caledonia braces for potential program suspensions, on top of eight programs that have already been cut, the College's Students' Union believes the process could ...
Nov 19, 2025
Large celebration for cultural diversity a big hit for CNC students
PRINCE GEORGE - As part of its International Education Week, the College of New Caledonia held a large celebration in its gathering centre."We have tons of activities going from calligraphy to display...
Nov 19, 2025
Union urges public to prepare as ER closures push paramedics to the limit
PRINCE GEORGE - As winter nears and British Columbians prepare for severe weather and rising medical demand, paramedics are sounding the alarm. The Ambulance Paramedics of BC say the growing number of...
Nov 19, 2025
Update: Explosive device successfully detonated at home on 8th Ave
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Prince George RCMP say the explosive device found in a home on the 1600-block of Eighth Avenue was successfully detonated by the Explosives Disposal Unit. The explosive was loca...
Nov 19, 2025