Category Archives: Prince George

Big Brothers Big Sisters excited to host events again as restrictions lift
PRINCE GEORGE - The province is now in step two of the BC Restart Plan which is good news for organizations who are hoping to hold events in the near future.For the past year, Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Jun 16, 2021

Business review back-to-work strategy
PRINCE GEORGE - With the province getting set to enter Step Three of its recovery, which will lift even more restrictions, many businesses are starting to lay out return-to-work plans. In a recent stu...
Jun 16, 2021

The oldest protestant church in PG turns 111
.PRINCE GEORGE - At the end of this month, the oldest protestant church in Prince George will turn 111 years old. The church began with a canvas tent. Over 100 years later, the building has now become...
Jun 16, 2021

World Women's Curling makes a return
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George should be expecting an announcement for Curling Canada "in the weeks to come" around the World Women's Curling Championship.The event was the first major cancellation for...
Jun 16, 2021

Million-dollar ticket sold in the Nechako Lakes
PRINCE GEORGE - Last night's Max Millions lotto draw the winning ticket bought in the Neckaco Lakes region. One of the winning million-dollar tickets was purchased in the lake district area.It's the t...
Jun 16, 2021

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - The $70 million Lotto Max jackpot is going unclaimed once again, with no winner in last night's draw. However, 42 of the 64 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million were won. Eight winning tickets we...
Jun 16, 2021

Illegal dumping a big issue in Prince George.
PRINCE GEORGE - It seems there's an influx of illegal dumping happening in and around the Prince George area. Large piles of garbage are popping up everywhere, including right beside the CKPG News sta...
Jun 15, 2021

No sunny weather in the forecast as the province reopens to travel
.PRINCE GEORGE - This week the provincial health officer reopened travel within B.C. Before taking that trip outside your health region, it is best to check the forecast as there is only one area of t...
Jun 15, 2021

Users concerned about Elksentre reopening plan
PRINCE GEORGE - The ice sheet at the Elksentre can't go in quickly enough according to user groups.The arena has been closed since March 2020 and never re-opened along with the five other ice rinks wi...
Jun 15, 2021

"Band-aid" to fix Playhouse Theatre
PRINCE GEORGE - $411,000. That's what Council approved to make improvements to the Playhouse Theatre. Back in December 2020, a major storm ripped off a portion of the stucco exterior, exposing a much ...
Jun 15, 2021