Category Archives: Prince George

Health care workers organize protest following vaccine mandate
PRINCE GEORGE-More than 100 people lined up just outside of University Hospital of Northern British Columbia holding signs in protest on Sunday. This is in response to Dr. Bonnie Henry's announcement ...
Aug 22, 2021

One person arrested after bear spray incident at BCNE
UPDATE (1:25 p.m.): Prince George RCMP say statements from witnesses indicate that a single male youth was the target of the bear spray attack.RCMP say officers located and arrested an 18-year-old mal...
Aug 21, 2021

Election 2021: Dave Jeffers, Maverick Party candidate, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies
PRINCE GEORGE - As the campaign continues in Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, Dave Jeffers a candidate for the Maverick Party is part of the four-way race.CKPG News spoke with Jeffers Frida...
Aug 20, 2021

'It's almost overwhelming': Birchwood Veterinary Clinic opens their doors during record demand
PRINCE GEORGE - As pet popularity skyrockets during the pandemic, local vets have been overwhelmed trying to meet demand, and they will now have some more help.Birchwood Veterinary Clinic recently ope...
Aug 20, 2021

Elections Canada expecting up-tick in mail-in votes for upcoming election
PRINCE GEORGE- With COVID-19's fourth wave in full effect around the country, many were surprised when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a federal election on August 15th. The election is to be...
Aug 20, 2021

Still no exact cause for Pine River Fire
PRINCE GEORGE-It's been a week since th Pine River Fire started, which has since burned 2,542 hectares. Clouds of thick smoke covered the skies near to Highway 97. Last friday, the highway shut down f...
Aug 20, 2021

A *Legendary* food experience
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been a fun-filled summer so far, filled with outdoor markets, events, and new food trucks. One food truck has become 'Legendary' around town, as it's not just for their food but a...
Aug 20, 2021

First-ever Indigenous health research gets funding
PRINCE GEORGE - The National Collaborative Centre for Indigenous Health has received funding to grow the first-ever collection of cultural safety and Indigenous-specific anti-racism tools and resource...
Aug 20, 2021

PG city councillor to run for Liberals in Cariboo-Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - A familiar face has tossed his hat into the federal political race.Prince George City Councillor Garth Frizzell will be running under the Liberal banner in the riding for Cariboo-Princ...
Aug 20, 2021

Missing person located
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Sampson has been located.Earlier: Family is asking for the public's help in locating Cher Sampson. Cher was reported missing on August 19, 2021. The family last heard from here...
Aug 20, 2021