Category Archives: Prince George
Conservative MLA Sheldon Clare says leadership rules meant to stop 'funny business'
VICTORIA - A leadership candidate for British Columbia's Conservatives says recently announced rules for the contest are intended to stop "any funny business" following last year's leadership review t...
Jan 18, 2026
Carels leads all CHLers as six Cougars crack 2026 NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings
PRINCE GEORGE - Six Prince George Cougars skaters have earned spots on NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Cougars contingent is led by defenceman Carson Carels, ...
Jan 17, 2026 Carson Carels is ranked third among all North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings. (Image Credit: Prince George Cougars)
19th annual Shoot for the Cure takes place Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE - The UNBC Timberwolves women's basketball team hits the court Saturday winless in their last five but getting back in the win column wont be the only things on the players mind. The 19t...
Jan 17, 2026 (Image Credit: UNBC)
B.C. Conservatives to unveil new leader on May 30, leadership race rules unveiled
VICTORIA - The B.C. Conservative Party has unveiled rules for its leadership race that include $115,000 in fees for contestants, who must sign a pledge to support the eventual winner set to be announc...
Jan 17, 2026 Former B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad arrives for a news conference in Richmond on July 30, 2024. (Image Credit: Darryl Dyck/ The Canadian Press)
Time served, fine and another driving ban after man fled from police
PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George Provincial Court judge sentenced a man to 134 days' time served after he pleaded guilty Jan. 7 to fleeing from a police officer and driving while prohibited.Crown prose...
Jan 17, 2026
Lajoie hat trick helps Cougars snap losing streak at seven
KAMLOOPS - Jett Lajoie scored the overtime winner to complete his first career WHL hat trick as the Prince George Cougars knocked off the Kamloops Blazers 7-6 at Sandman Centre Friday (Jan. 16) night....
Jan 17, 2026 Jett Lajoie celebrates his overtime winner against the Kamloops Blazers on Jan. 16, 2025. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
January 16, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
The federal government is funding the national suicide crisis helpline for another two years. Health Minister Marjorie Michel has announced that Ottawa has set aside up to $120 million to keep the ser...
Jan 16, 2026
Fine arts night gives students a chance to grow, develop their skills
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 is holding fine arts nights across its schools, and Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School held its event on Thursday night."It feels really good, I really enjoy sharin...
Jan 16, 2026 Art, music, woodworking, and more, were all on display at Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School's fine arts night.
Doherty reacts to extra suicide crisis helpline funding
PRINCE GEORGE - Todd Doherty is pleased that Ottawa has decided to fund the 9-8-8 crisis helpline for another two years.The Cariboo-Prince George MP says it's positive but wonders why more permanent f...
Jan 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Youtube/9-8-8 Canada)
Prince George expands used oil and antifreeze recycling at two key depots
PRINCE GEORGE- The City of Prince George has expanded its used oil and antifreeze recycling capacity at two key locations, improving access for residents across the region. Significant upgrades have b...
Jan 16, 2026 IMAGE: INTERCHANGE RECYCLING