Category Archives: Prince George
Year-over-year unemployment rate in Prince George rises to 6.9%
PRINCE GEORGE - The year-over-year unemployment rate in Prince George rose from 5.2 per cent in November 2024 to 6.9 per cent in November 2025.Statistics Canada noted that 3,800 people were looking fo...
Dec 05, 2025
UHNBC celebrates opening of new space to keep families together in difficult times
PRINCE GEORGE - The University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) celebrated the opening of its new Ronald McDonald House Family room on December fourth. This space gives families a chance to stay with...
Dec 04, 2025
Update: RCMP confirm arson investigation underway in relation to apartment fire
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Prince George RCMP confirms an arson investigation is underway in relation to the apartment fire on Queensway Thursday.Cpl. Lorne Smith told CKPG News that a suspect is in custo...
Dec 04, 2025
John Rustad resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader.This after 20 MLAs representing a majority of the 39-member caucus gave statements ...
Dec 04, 2025
Brink Forest Products announce shutdown
PRINCE GEORGE - More tough news for the forestry sector.Brink Forest Products has announced a temporary shutdown beginning December 11, 2025. Owner John Brink says 75-100 employees across the company'...
Dec 04, 2025
Cougars double up on Rockets, 4-2
KELOWNA - The Prince George Cougars defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Wednesday night in Kelowna before 4,247 fans at Prospera Place.Brock Souch's seventh marker of the year early in the second period ...
Dec 04, 2025
Hospice home winner announced
PRINCE GEORGE - Karly Comeau is the winner of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society Dream Home Lottery.The home is located on Southridge Avenue and is valued at over $1 million with all ti...
Dec 03, 2025
Despite paralyzed right arm, Prince George student is biking again thanks to new device
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Secondary School (PGSS) saw its grade 12 students present their annual capstone projects, and among the many students hoping to share their passions and interests is Hann...
Dec 03, 2025
Miracle on Third fundraiser looks to help local seniors
Miracle on Third PRINCE GEORGE - Miracle on Third is an annual drive-thru donation event and fundraising marathon. The event aims to support a different local non-profit organization each year by gath...
Dec 03, 2025
Man wanted for mischief, theft
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Emmorey is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Prince George RCMP needs your help locating wanted 42-year-old man Christopher Emmorey.RCMP say Emmorey is wanted for three counts...
Dec 03, 2025 (Image Credit: Photo courtesy: RCMP)