Category Archives: Prince George

Inspired by 'Hearts of PG', local woman makes charitable keychains
PRINCE GEORGE - A local woman is trying to do what she can in hopes of spreading love and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also supporting food banks. Carol Hansson, from As You Wish Cus...
Apr 01, 2020

Pandemic means people must be extra cautious in the outdoors
PRINCE GEORGE - The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a burden on emergency resources across the province. BC's Search and Rescue teams are asking outdoor enthusiasts to take extra caution if heading into ...
Apr 01, 2020

Spring time road prep. operations delayed to recent weather, city readies for what's to come
PRINCE GEORGE-Despite the delay of some spring-time road operations due to recent cold weather and accompanying freeze-thaw cycle the City of Prince George is on it.City crews have been removing stree...
Apr 01, 2020 CKPG News file image.

Man facing charges after alleged assault at home on Upper Fraser Road
PRINCE GEORGE - A 32-year-old man is facing charges following an incident just east of Prince George late Tuesday afternoon. Prince George RCMP swarmed a home on Upper Fraser Road just before 4 p.m. a...
Apr 01, 2020

Districts in flux
PRINCE GEORGE - Spring break is over, but the kids are not heading back to the classrooms. That was an order from the provincial health office weeks ago. "So when you say schools are open, they're not...
Mar 31, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters: "This is a real opportunity to build that friendship"
PRINCE GEORGE - Non-profits are feeling the pinch as we all feel the impacts from COVID-19's pandemic and the federal and provincial response to the virus. Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Siste...
Mar 31, 2020

Prince George Strong shirts latest show of appreciation for front line workers
PRINCE GEORGE - A new show of support for those helping out through the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince George Strong shirts with the hashtag #WeCanBeatThis."I have been to a lot of these facilities and I t...
Mar 31, 2020

The Exploration Place celebrates National Indigenous Languages Day, virtually
PRINCE GEORGE-March 31st marks National Indigenous Languages Day and although the Exploration Place is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are celebrating the day virtually.The museum is making ...
Mar 31, 2020 These tapes are of Mary Gouchie and some other Lheidli elders and are in Dakelh. The cassettes have been digitized to preserve them for future generations and for use in language projects. Photo Courtesy of The Exploration Place.

City highlights new roles
PRINCE GEORGE - The City is clarifying its role and responsibilities around orders issued by the Provincial Health Office. Bylaw enforcement officers have been given the nod to monitor facilities that...
Mar 31, 2020

Whiteout conditions lead to multiple crashes on Highway 16 West
PRINCE GEORGE - Whiteout conditions led to six major crashes on Highway 16 west between Prince George and Vanderhoof yesterday.North District RCMP say most of them involved semi trucks though all inju...
Mar 31, 2020