Category Archives: Prince George
Two homes damaged in fire
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Prince George Fire Rescue crews responded to a major residential fire Thursday evening that caused an estimated $300,000 in damage to two neighbouring homes.Emergency crews wer...
Jul 24, 2026
New procurement policies for City Hall
PRINCE GEORGE - As construction of the City of Prince George's new $37-million Aquatic Centre moves forward, council has approved changes to its procurement process aimed at recognizing broader commun...
Jul 23, 2026 Aquatic Centre
Mill closure threatens B.C.'s forest restoration work
PRINCE GEORGE - People who work every day to restore B.C.'s forests are feeling concerned.Canfor's recent closure of the Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George has hit mill workers and their families th...
Jul 23, 2026
Province powers up North with major electric vehicle investment
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia is investing heavily in electric vehicle infrastructure. BC Hydro plans to install 3,500 public charging ports across the province by 2035.The Province and BC Hydro ha...
Jul 23, 2026
City of Prince George spent more than $10,000 hosting Chinese delegation
PRINCE GEORGE - Documents obtained by CKPG News through a Freedom of Information request show the City of Prince George spent more than $10,000 hosting a delegation from Jiangmen, China, during a two-...
Jul 23, 2026 Prince George Mayor Simon Yu and Jiangmen mayor Wu Xiaohui during her city's delegation's visit to Prince George from May 7-8, 2026. (Image Credit: Focal Point Studios)
Lawyer warns proposed ICBC fix won't be simple
PRINCE GEORGE - A private member's bill from Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare is renewing debate over B.C.'s no-fault auto insurance system, and whether people who suffer life-altering in...
Jul 22, 2026
Feds commit to helping Northwood employees
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Canfor Corporation has announced the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, a decision that will eliminate approximately 300 jobs and reduce the company's...
Jul 22, 2026 Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson
BC Hydro announces major expansion of EV charging network across B.C.
British Columbia is set to dramatically expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with BC Hydro announcing plans to deploy 3,500 new public charging ports by 2035 in what will become one of...
Jul 22, 2026 File photo
Prince George RCMP seek wanted man for serious violent offences
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: This person is no longer wanted by RCMP.Earlier: Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on a warrant for several serious offences.Thirty-si...
Jul 22, 2026 (Image Credit: RCMP)
Crash survivor backs insurance reform
PRINCE GEORGE - A Quesnel woman who lost her leg in a devastating motorcycle crash is speaking out in support of proposed legislation that would expand catastrophic injury benefits under British Colum...
Jul 21, 2026