Prince George

Kiwanis Prince George book give away

PRINCE GEORGE - Kiwanis Club Prince George is on a mission this week. The group wants to brighten the day for some kids and teens in our city while supporting a local business.At the beginning of this...

Mar 26, 2020 Supplied image

Changes coming to local transit in response to COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE-Changes are coming to local transit as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Starting March 29, BC Transit and the City of Prince George will be implementing their summer level of service....

Mar 26, 2020 CKPG News File Photo

YMCA's Essential Child Care service rolls out next month

PRINCE GEORGE-The YMCA of Northern BC will continue its child care services in a new way, starting April 1st.The YMCA Essential Child Care program will include care continuing at multiple YMCA Early Y...

Mar 26, 2020

Para Nordics up for national award

PRINCE GEORGE - A local sporting event is up for a national award. The 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships are up for an International Sport Event of the Year award by the Canadian Sport Touri...

Mar 25, 2020

Tax exemption program coming to an end

PRINCE GEORGE - Council has approved a recommendation to end a program designed to attract investment in the downtown.The Downtown Tax Incentive Bylaw was originally introduced in 2005 and renewed in ...

Mar 25, 2020

CO’s saw more Caribou tracks than snowmobile tracks within protected areas.

PRINCE GEORGE - For the last 12 years, the Conservation Officer Service has conducted patrols within caribou closer areas to ensure motorized vehicles are not operating inside the confines of protecte...

Mar 25, 2020

Local dog trainer shifts to online in response to social distancing

PRINCE GEORGE - While many of us may be spending more time than usual at home, Lucky's tail may be wagging a little bit more than usual.Like us, dogs are a creature of habit. With many of the daily ro...

Mar 25, 2020

Bus drivers concerns being raised, public transit changes expected soon

PRINCE GEORGE - As many continue to work from home, some essential service workers do not have that ability. On Monday, a source tells CKPG seven operators for BC Transit buses in Prince George called...

Mar 25, 2020

Court appearance for Ed John postponed

PRINCE GEORGE - Another court delay for former BC cabinet minister Ed John.John was originally scheduled to appear in the Prince George provincial court last month and now another delay due to the COV...

Mar 25, 2020 Photo courtesy Canadian Press

Climb for Cancer postponed

PRINCE GEORGE-The Fifth Annual Climb for Cancer event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic."Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult at this point to pic...

Mar 25, 2020