Category Archives: Prince George

Dead black bear leads to investigation by BC Conservation Officer Service
PRINCE GEORGE - With help from the public the BC Conservation Officer Service discovered a dead black bear in the Nechako River last week near Cottonwood Island.An investigation was immediately launch...
Aug 24, 2021

Mandatory masks for K - 12
PRINCE GEORGE - Better add a healthy supply of face masks to your Back-to-School shopping.That's because the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Health Officer have mandated face masks inside sch...
Aug 24, 2021

The "Bike Project" - A community working together
PRINCE GEORGE - In a world that has felt a wave of negativity, especially in the last 18 months, it's a nice change of pace to hear about random acts of kindness, and Prince George is definitely one o...
Aug 24, 2021

TYH - Wildfire Smoke
PRINCE GEORGE - As wildfires continue to burn throughout the province, it's important to protect your lungs. According to Health Canada, smoke pollution contains fine particles that are not visible to...
Aug 24, 2021

Carjacking suspect in hospital with life-threatening injuries
PRINCE GEORGE - A 30-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an alleged carjacking north of Hixon late Sunday afternoon.Prince George RCMP Cpl. Sonja Blom says it all star...
Aug 23, 2021

Artwork graces BC Bus North
PRINCE GEORGE - Four BC Bus North buses graced Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park this morning, but it was not for a trip. Each bus has a display of indigenous art on the side of it. It was the folks from ...
Aug 23, 2021

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