Category Archives: Prince George

Children 12 and under will soon ride free on B.C. public transit
VICTORIA - Starting Sept. 1, 2021, children 12 and under will be able to "Get on Board" any BC Transit or TransLink service for free as part of the provincial government's commitment to efficient, rel...
Aug 09, 2021

PG's official restart event a massive success
PRINCE GEORGE - The official restart event of Northern BC turned out to be a massive success.'Rooftop Rock: The Flatbed Edition' was hosted at Exhibition Park at CN Centre, on Saturday and saw approxi...
Aug 09, 2021

Prince George Hospice hosting 'Rage Room' fundraiser
PRINCE GEORGE-If you're looking to blow off some steam this week, the Prince George Hospice Resale Shop is here to help. Until friday, you can take part in their Rage Room.The Rage Room is a fundraise...
Aug 07, 2021

Thousands flock throughout the day at Rooftop Rock
PRINCE GEORGE-Thousands of people flocked to the CN Centre on Saturday throughout the day to take part in Rooftop Rock: The Flatbed Edition. The event hosted by Kyle Sampson Productions Inc. and Canad...
Aug 07, 2021

Rooftop Rock to receive flypass from Royal Canadian Air Force
PRINCE GEORGE- As Prince George prepares for Rooftop Rock, the Royal Canadian Air Force adds their support for the event! Residents of Prince George should be made aware that at 16:00 PST and 17:00 PS...
Aug 06, 2021

Should vaccines be mandatory in BC?
PRINCE GEORGE - Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory in British Columbia? When CKPG News reached out to the community, the response was divided between those opposed and those in favor. Quebec is con...
Aug 06, 2021

COVID-19 numbers continuing to grow in B.C. with 464 new cases being reported.
PRINCE GEORGE - The province of B.C. is reporting that their are 464 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the active total number of cases to 2,411. There are 29 more people affected by the virus in the Nor...
Aug 06, 2021

BC reaches pre-pandemic employment levels
PRINCE GEORGE - Statistic Canada is reporting an unemployment rate of 6.6% in BC and 5.7% in Prince George. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says BC is the first province in the country to achieve pre-pandem...
Aug 06, 2021

Manufacturing survey underway
PRINCE GEORGE - The City is conducting surveys of the manufacturing sector in Prince George, with a focus on those that produce chemicals, metals, machinery, and food products. "We're interviewing bus...
Aug 06, 2021

Walk-in Wednesday vaccinates more than 33,000 British Columbians from COVID-19 virus
PRINCE GEORGE- Over 33,000 British Columbians showed up at clinics throughout the province and got the COVID-19 vaccine during the first ever Walk-in Wednesday. "From Vanderhoof to Victoria, from Chil...
Aug 05, 2021