Category Archives: Prince George
Trudeau mourns Campagnolo, first UNBC chancellor, former B.C. Lieutenant-Governor
Former B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo has died. She was 91.Campagnolo was the first female Lieutenant Governor of the province, the first woman president of the Liberal Party of Canada and t...
Apr 06, 2024
"To call our system a justice system is not true:" Culver's family reacts to stayed charges
PRINCE GEORGE - A stay of proceedings was ruled for constables Paul Ste. Marie and Jean Francois Monette in court earlier today. These officers received charges of manslaughter last year in the Dale C...
Apr 05, 2024
Police standoff at the Bon Voyage Inn
PRINCE GEORGE - A police standoff is taking place at the Bon Voyage Inn in Prince George.The Inn - which is located on the 4200-block of Highway 16 West - told CKPG News that it started Friday (April ...
Apr 05, 2024
Northern Sports Centre court to be refurbished
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a facility that sees a lot of use. The Northern Sports Centre (NSC) is the home of the UNBC Timberwolves and its floor is getting a facelift. "Basically they will sand it down, st...
Apr 05, 2024
UNBC class holding survey about cost of living in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Students in a Canadian public policy course POLS 320 at UNBC are conducting a survey to find out more from people in Prince George and their experiences with costs of living."Within th...
Apr 05, 2024
Snow clearing under scrutiny
PRINCE GEORGE - City Council is looking at possible ways to update the snow-clearing practices. In the most recent budget discussions, it was noted that the budget for snow removal hovers around $10 m...
Apr 05, 2024
Prince George lost in the sauce as it faces a China Lily Shortage
PRINCE GEORGE- A crisis in Prince George as businesses report a shortage of the beloved soy sauce China Lily. In a social media post by Marquee on March 26, 2024 shows just how hard it is to get in th...
Apr 05, 2024
2024 Judo BC Provincial Championships taking place this weekend at NSC
PRINCE GEORGE - This weekend will be a busy one at the Northern Sports Centre as the 2024 Judo BC Provincial Championships are set to take place this weekend. Over 350 athletes from across the provinc...
Apr 05, 2024
PREVIEW: Spruce Kings set to take on Penticton Vees in Round 1 of BCHL playoffs
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings kick off their post-season against the Penticton Vees. It was a forgettable regular season for the Spruce Kings. The team finished with the 2nd worst rec...
Apr 05, 2024
Stay of manslaughter charges in Dale Culver case
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) said Friday that there is no longer a reasonable prospect of conviction regarding charges that had been previously approved against two Prince George ...
Apr 05, 2024