Category Archives: Prince George

Spruce Kings shut out by Vees in Penticton
PENTICTON -- It was dj vu on Saturday (April 6) for the Prince George Spruce Kings.The Penticton Vees blanked visiting Prince George 3-0 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven B.C. Hockey League se...
Apr 7, 2024

99% of B.C.'s vineyards destroyed, what does this mean for Prince George?
PRINCE GEORGE - The last two years have been especially cruel to our province's vineyards. Since 2022, climate disasters like droughts, too much heat, and deep freezes have devastated 99% of our provi...
Apr 6, 2024

Cougars' head coach Lamb feeling playoff frenzy in Prince George
Prince George Cougars' head coach and general manager Mark Lamb is feeling the buzz."It's a lot of fun, that's for sure," Lamb said. "That's what playoff hockey is all about. That's what sports are al...
Apr 6, 2024

Spruce Kings drop post-season opener in Penticton
PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees blanked the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings 3-0 on Friday (April 5) in B.C. Hockey League post-season action.Penticton leads the best-of-seven Round 1 series 1-0, wi...
Apr 6, 2024

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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2024