Category Archives: Prince George

BC Resources Coalition announces raffle winner
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Resources Coalition announced Edward Hein of Prince George as the winner of their Spring Ride raffle event this afternoon (April 21).Directors Rick Zemlak, Dan Rea, Treasurer St...
Apr 21, 2023

BC Housing building still empty, opposition questions how many more
PRINCE GEORGE - A BC Housing-owned building on Strathcona Avenue in Prince George's remains empty months after it was renovated.CKPG News was made aware of the situation by the last-standing tenant wh...
Apr 21, 2023

Parks public washrooms re-opening for spring
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George has said washrooms at a select number of City parks will re-open for public use tomorrow.The following washrooms will be available starting Saturday, April 22...
Apr 21, 2023

Virtual tour to highlight and explore Walker Valley
PRINCE GEORGE - Tomorrow is Earth Day, and Conservation North is putting on a multimedia tour of the Walker Valley highlighting the importance of maintaining the forest ecosystem.2023 is the 53rd year...
Apr 21, 2023

Province wants to hear from you
PRINCE GEORGE - Whether its retail or construction the most recent Labour Survey report shows this province will need to expand its workforce by a million people by 2030. And it has identified a three...
Apr 21, 2023

Fraser and Nechako rivers to receive funding for flood preparation, mapping
VICTORIA - The provincial government has announced that they will be investing millions for flood preparation mapping, including for the Fraser and Nechako rivers.In a news release from the province, ...
Apr 21, 2023

RCMP Emergency Response Team & Crisis Negotiators respond to disturbance at Pilot Mountain residence
PRINCE GEORGE - Shortly after 1pm Thursday April 20th, Prince George RCMP responded to a disturbance on the 7900 block of Block Drive. On scene they were informed of an altercation involving a man ins...
Apr 20, 2023

The Exploration Place seeking provincial grant
PRINCE GEORGE- The last few years have been rather unique for The Exploration Place.Now as the museum applies for the B.C. Community and Gaming grant, they are looking for support.According to the Pro...
Apr 20, 2023

Students at the Story Institute of Prince George producing short films and film series
PRINCE GEORGE - Students at the Story Institute of Prince George have just past the halfway point in their first year of studies at the Northern Capital's fledgling acting school. Since the school ope...
Apr 20, 2023

City crews tasked with cleaning up abandoned encampments, garbage
PRINCE GEORGE - Spring cleaning is well underway for City of Prince George crews tasked once again with cleaning up abandoned encampments, and garbage strewn across greenbelts.Illegal dumping appears ...
Apr 20, 2023