Prince George

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

Talks are in place to potentially see the safe return of the PG Farmers' Market

PRINCE GEORGE-The Farmers' Market is one of the many local events that has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, but there are talks about re-opening it in a way that would be safe to ...

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Early morning fire on Carney, estimated $20,000 in damage

PRINCE GEORGE-Fire Crews responded to a fire on Carney St. early this morning (Apr.16.)According to Prince George Fire Rescue, crews from three halls were deployed to the 1300 block of Carney St. at a...

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Business is down for Canadian entrepreneur living in Beijing

PRINCE GEORGE - In part one in our conversation with former CKPG reporter and current Beijing resident Trevor Metz; we learned how Chinese government officials flattened the curve against COVID -19. E...

Apr 16, 2020

Amber Light Tribute thanks health care workers

PRINCE GEORGE - The folks at Yellowhead Road and Bridge came up with an idea to show their appreciation and support for all frontline health care workers. The idea grew into an Amber Light Tribute par...

Apr 15, 2020

Engage Sport North launches active resources for students and teachers

PRINCE GEORGE - As part of Engage Sport North's work to create resources for students and teachers in School District 57, Rob Stiles has been busy creating small movement challenges that can be shared...

Apr 15, 2020 Rob Stiles of Engage Sport North depicted as a 2D character. (Engage Sport North, YouTube)

AimHi looking for 1,000 cloth masks

PRINCE GEORGE - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to support others more than ever. One of the most in-demand supports has been masks to help prevent the spread but it's not just needed for medi...

Apr 15, 2020

CKPG wins RTDNA award for LNG feature

VANCOUVER - A big honour for the CKPG newsroom.CKPG-TV has won a Radio Television Digital News Association award in the long feature category for its television news special 'Along the Line.' That pro...

Apr 15, 2020

Online forum available as trustees meet to receive KRSS engagement results

PRINCE GEORGE - A forum to receive the summary report from the public's feedback and ideas regarding the Kelly Road Secondary School naming decision will be held on April 22 starting at 6 p.m.The Foru...

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Pandemic sparks parades across Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE-You may have seen them around the city, a group of volunteers trying to make the best of the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 PG Volunteer Car Parades was started by Melanie Hanson, a Prince G...

Apr 15, 2020 Photo Courtesy: COVID-19 PG Volunteer Car Parade via Facebook