Category Archives: Prince George

Structure fire at 4th and Dominion
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue is responding to a structure fire that broke out at approximately 1:30 p.m. (Jan.16) in the downtown core.The City says nineteen firefighters from four fire h...
Jan 16, 2025

City Council to deliberate tax rates next week
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents are invited to attend next week's budget deliberations in Council Chambers at City Hall. The deliberations will determine the tax rate for 2025.The meetings wil...
Jan 16, 2025

More than $1 million found in efficiencies by City of Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George's Continuous Improvement program reported more than $1 million in efficiences were implemented in 2024.A screenshot of the City's presentation, detailing some...
Jan 15, 2025

Layoffs begin at CNC
PRINCE GEORGE - An unfortunate but expected round of layoffs has occurred at the College of New Caledona (CNC). CKPG News learned that at least two people in administrative positions have been laid of...
Jan 15, 2025

Vandalism is out of control in downtown PG according to local businesses
PRINCE GEORGE- What is the Breaking point for businesses in downtown Prince George? That is the question some of them have after another bout of crime since Christmas, including smashed store fronts a...
Jan 15, 2025

Rio Tinto supports UNBC research
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia and Rio Tinto have expanded a partnership to advance vital research into the impacts of climate change on water security and freshwater fish...
Jan 15, 2025

Man wanted for break-and-enter and other charges
PRINCE GEORGE -This person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Prince George RCMP need your help locating a wanted man.Thirty-three-year-old Benjamin Eugene Wilson is wanted on three unendorsed war...
Jan 15, 2025

Province to streamline permitting of major electrical infrastructure
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia's electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessar...
Jan 14, 2025

Cougars acquisitions take part in first home practice at CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE- The Cougars hit the CN Centre ice with a couple of their trade deadline acquisitions hitting the home ice for their first practice in Prince George.The Cats acquired forward Ben Riche f...
Jan 14, 2025

New housing development takes big step forward
PRINCE GEORGE - A housing development years in the making took a big step forward at Monday's City Council meeting, as a significant amendment to a planned housing development was approved by Council....
Jan 14, 2025