Prince George

SD57 Superintendent on leave with no timeline to return

PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 Superintendent Anita Richardson has gone on leave confirmed to CKPG News by School Board Chair Trent Derrick."I can confirm she is on leave at the moment and Deputy ...

Jan 21, 2021

Taxpayers Federation seeks recall for civic officials

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC arm of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is seeking to have local politicians added to the list of those who can be recalled under provincial legislation. "More and more money a...

Jan 21, 2021

RCMP dog lends a paw in search for missing senior

PRINCE GEORGE - RCMP Dog Services saved the day Monday evening when an elderly man went missing in the West Lake area.RCMP were advised that the 83-year-old had gone missing just after 5:30 p.m. while...

Jan 21, 2021

Closures force ownership to put Nechako Lanes up for sale

PRINCE GEORGE - Another local business has been faced with the difficult decision to put their establishment on the market.In a post to their Facebook page, ownership at Nechako Lanes Bowling in Princ...

Jan 21, 2021

Community COVID-19 map shows 76 cases in Prince George last week

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has released its latest numbers breaking down the number of COVID-19 infections per community in B.C.The latest map details the week of Jan.10...

Jan 21, 2021

Hydro expects power to be restored by Wednesday night

PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro crews have been working non-stop since a wind storm knocked out power for thousands on Tuesday.Since then they have restored over 95% of power to customers in Prince George an...

Jan 20, 2021

Heated sidewalk concept returns to PG in small sample

PRINCE GEORGE - The idea was floated back in the early 2000s by former Mayor of Prince George Colin Kinsley, heated sidewalks along with heated roads downtown.The heated concept was proposed to reduce...

Jan 20, 2021

US Biden Inauguration

.PRINCE GEORGE - Millions of people around the world had their eyes glued to their TV's and electronic devices to get a glimpse into the swearing-in of the new president of the United States today. Jo...

Jan 20, 2021

Chamber forms recovery task force

PRINCE GEORGE - Small business makes up the vast amount of all businesses in bc and it has been small business bearing the brunt of the economic turmoil created by the pandemic. Restaurants and retail...

Jan 20, 2021

Anti-gang agency pays Prince George a visit

PRINCE GEORGE -BC's anti-gang agency had some success while in Prince George for a recent visit. Prince George RCMP say the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit were here from January 13 to the 17...

Jan 20, 2021