Category Archives: Prince George

Local century old railbed transformed into a 10K hiking trail
Quesnel - A new attraction north of Quesnel. Outdoor enthusiasts can now walk a 10-kilometre trail out of a 100-year-old decommissioned section railbed. CKPG News was there for the grand opening.For o...
Sep 21, 2022

38-year-old P.G. man suffers 'severe injuries' after driving down an embankment on Stirling Drive
PRINCE GEORGE - Police are reminding drivers to make safe choices following two serious incidents that occurred within hours of each other over the weekend. Prince George RCMP say the first incident o...
Sep 21, 2022

Several chances to get to know the candidates prior to election day
PRINCE GEORGE - There will be several chances to get to know the candidates prior to local elections scheduled for October 15.Your first opportunity will be tomorrow night, when CKPG-TV will air its "...
Sep 21, 2022

Hydra Energy breaks ground
PRINCE GEORGE - Today, Hydra Energy, continued to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-based transportation by breaking ground on the world's largest hydrogen refuelling station in Prince George, Briti...
Sep 21, 2022

CNC fulfills Period Promise
PRINCE GEORGE - CNC is now providing free menstrual products at the college's campuses to help end period poverty among students and support their success.CNC has installed menstrual product dispenser...
Sep 20, 2022

Trustee candidate would advocate for more education funding
PRINCE GEORGE - A candidate for school trustee says his goals if elected include "giving the students perspective" and "building confident leaders."Damon Robinson is a self described young candidate w...
Sep 20, 2022

Smile Cookie Campaign returns
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation is once again partnering up with all local Tim Hortons locations in Prince George through their annual Smile Cookie Campaign. Smile cookie...
Sep 20, 2022

Canfor reducing production capacity in B.C. through end of 2022
PRINCE GEORGE - Challenging marketing conditions have prompted forestry giant Canfor to announce a temporary reduction in production."The production capacity will be reduced through a two-week curtail...
Sep 20, 2022

Tom Masich Passes away at 86
.PRINCE GEORGE - Local sports icon Tom Masich passed away Sunday morning at age 86.Masich was well known for his work in Prince George's Track and Field community that resulted in the city renaming th...
Sep 19, 2022

UNBC receives $400k for research projects
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia is one of eight B.C. post-secondaries to receive an investment from the provincial government, announced in a press release Sunday (Sept. 18...
Sep 18, 2022