election
Mayoral candidates clash at UNBC
PRINCE GEORGE- Four of the six mayoral candidates were at UNBC Saturday night for a forum hosted by The Northern Labour Council.The moderator asked each candidate the same questions throughout the evening; downtown was a hot topic."The downtown has some serious problems, but much of the ability to deal with the pr...
Oct 02, 2022
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Trustee Candidate
Trustee Candidate for SD-57 Campaigns to Remove Sex Ed From Schools
PRINCE GEORGE - When it comes to anti-racism education, and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity curriculums in schools, Cathy Fortin is the self proclaimed "big bad voice" speaking up to say, what she says, others wont."Regarding anti-racism in schools, and this... SOGI program... someone has to be th...
Oct 01, 2022
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City Council Candidate
Son of late city comptroller proposes 'Tiny Home Subdivision' as a solution for local homelessness
ckpgPRINCE GEORGE - Doug Jeffrey, newly minted yoga teacher, and the son of long-time Prince George civil servant Chester Jeffrey, is stepping up to continue the family legacy in municipal affairs. An avid practitioner of mindfulness, and a major advocate for inner-city green spaces, Mr. Jeffery is packing some big ide...
Sep 30, 2022
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Nour Salim wants to bring world experience to Council
PRINCE GEORGE - Nour Salim is one of twenty who has thrown his hat into the ring for Councillor. He says Prince George has plenty of opportunity and he wants to be part of that future. He believes his world travels and work experience can bring different ideas to the table. "I believe I have a unique perspective t...
Sep 29, 2022
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City Council Candidate
City Council Candidate wants crackdown on Homelessness
Prince George native, Paul Serup, is no stranger to the housing crisis gripping the downtown core."It's blight on the city... and it's not good for the homeless individually" -Paul SerupPaul Serup's city council campaign is focused on tackling widespread homelessness and rampant illicit drug use in the downto...
Sep 28, 2022
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Trustee Candidate
Long-time principal advocates for SD-57 Audit
ckpgPrince George - Craig Brennan, a veteran school teacher and retired principal with 40 years experience as an educator, says the starting point for the new School District 57 Board, should be a district wide organizational audit. " I believe School District #57 needs real change, and these changes were identifi...
Sep 28, 2022
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Politics
'School board governance' concerns prompts man to run for trustee seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Martin Taylor, a semi-retired professional, is taking a run at a trustee seat in School District 57.He moved back to Prince George a couple of years ago to spend more time with his grandchildren and says he's been "quite concerned with the issues of board governance with the school district and sen...
Sep 26, 2022
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Candidate Questions: City Council
The City of Prince George municipal election is Saturday, October 15. Be informed, and learn more about the candidates running for Prince George City Council, with Candidate Questions: City Council, presented by the CKPG News. (Originally aired on CKPG-TV Friday September 23, 2022).
Sep 24, 2022
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Politics
Long-time local coach seeking a trustee seat in SD57
PRINCE GEORGE - Mike Rositano says he's just an average guy who wants to do what's best for kids and teachers. That's why he says he's running for a trustee position in School District 57. Rositano has coached sports for over 30 years in Prince George and says he'd like to see programs designed for kids specifically ba...
Sep 23, 2022
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Candidate Questions: The Mayoral Race
Get to know more about the candidates running for mayor of the City of Prince George. Watch as the CKPG News asks in-depth questions to each mayoral candidate, and find out where they stand on the issues that matter to you. (Originally aired on CKPG-TV Thursday September 22, 2022).
Sep 23, 2022
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