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Ribfest 2020 cancelled

PRINCE GEORGE - It seems we will have to wait for a second installment of Ribfest. The event, which saw nearly 10,000 people take part over three-days last year, is the latest to fall victim to the CO...

Apr 18, 2020 Courtesy James Doyle

Finance and Audit talks budget options

PRINCE GEORGE - The Finance and Audit Committee will be holding a special meeting on Monday at noon to look over it's options for dealing with what is a revenue loss of between $900,000 and $1.3 milli...

Apr 17, 2020

IIO releases report on woman who died after being taken into custody

PRINCE GEORGE- A report released by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) concludes that the Prince George RCMP acted appropriately in the arrest and custody of a woman who later died in hospita...

Apr 17, 2020 CKPG News file image.

2020 the year of the drive-in?

PRINCE GEORGE - The Park Drive-In is expected to re-open in early May. Mother Nature has not been the kindest with lots of snow but once it's cleared the theatre will be good to go. However, due to CO...

Apr 17, 2020

Masich Stadium gets new scoreboard, upgrades underway

PRINCE GEORGE-A new scoreboard is being installed at Masich Place Stadium, today (Apr.17) and renovations to the Stadium will continue through the spring.The new scoreboard features an 11 by 16 foot e...

Apr 17, 2020 Photo Courtesy: City of Prince George

YMCA moves free mental health coping program online

PRINCE GEORGE- The YMCA of B.C. is moving their mental health initiative online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Y Mind is targeted at young people ages 13-30 to help them deal with stress, worry and anxi...

Apr 17, 2020 Photo Courtesy: Jdjuancimail | Dreamstime.com

It is illegal to buy, trade, barter or sell wildlife meat in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE - The local Conservation Officer Service has seen some activity in the selling of wildlife meat. According to the CO Service, some people who are not working because of the COVID-19 pand...

Apr 17, 2020

Graduation may be delayed in District 57 schools

PRINCE GEORGE - It's a rite of passage for every young high school student. Graduation. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. There may not be a ceremony in June after all. It's a heartbre...

Apr 16, 2020

Less youth smoking cannabis in Northern BC

PRINCE GEORGE - A recent report from the McCreary Centre Society indicates less youth in BC are using cannabis now than 15 years ago. Additionally, the northern region was the only one to also see a d...

Apr 16, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press

COVID-19 pandemic responsible for nearly $1.3 million monthly loss in revenue for the City

PRINCE GEORGE- According to a release from the City of Prince George, the COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for declining City revenues close to $1.3 million a month, which has the City preparing amend...

Apr 16, 2020 Photo Courtesy: City of Prince George