Prince George

Guilty verdict for man dealing fentanyl in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - A judge found a Prince George man guilty Friday, Dec. 20 in Provincial Court of two counts of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.Prince George RCMP arrested and seized drugs from Cody Allen Stovin, 40, before 11 p.m. on April 12, 2022, while he was under surveillance. He had just left...
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Spengler Cup
Former Spruce King to play for Canada at 2024 Spengler Cup
PRINCE GEORGE - A former Prince George Spruce King will play for Team Canada at this year's Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Layton Ahac, who was part of the Fred Page Cup and Doyle Cup winning team in 2018-19, was one of nine defencemen named to Canada's Spenger Cup roster Friday (Dec. 20). A third-round draft pick...
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Fog
Fog advisory across Prince George, Quesnel area
PRINCE GEORGE - A fog advisory is in place for Prince George and parts of the North Cariboo Saturday (Dec. 21) morning. Environment Canada says areas of dense fog have developed and are expected to linger through this morning. "Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero," the weather ag...
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Community
Prince George residents have adopted hundreds of animals according to two of the largest rescues
PRINCE GEORGE- The B.C. SPCA in Prince George and the Prince George Humane Society will be seeing some big changes in the New year. The Humane Society will now be taking over the Animal Shelter building for the City. The B.C. SPCA, on the other hand, will be moving to a community service model until they find a new loc...
Dec 21, 2024
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Prince George

Looking for Justice
"I could see the last minutes of my dad's life:" Albert Poole's family looks for answers 1 year after hit and run
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been one year since Tsay Keh Dene elder Albert Poole died in a hit and run incident, as he passed away on December 19, 2023 on Chief Lake Road near Wildrose Road."I can still see the last minutes, seconds of my dad's life. When the truck hit him, I only remember looking across and seeing that ...
Dec 21, 2024
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Industry has a message for government
Industry has a message for government
PRINCE GEORGE - There are more than a dozen active mines in BC and nine other mines in active development, such as Artemis' Blackwater Gold. But a group of seven economic development associations, such as the Mining Association of BC, has sent a letter to the government, saying the province is falling behind economical...
Dec 20, 2024
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Transit adapts routes
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Transit is reminding riders there will be changes coming to schedules during the holidays.As school breaks for holidays, Routes 12 Parkridge, 96 Shas Ti Kelly Road via Nechako, 97 Shas Ti Kelly Road via John Hart Highway and any route denoted with an "U" and "F" in the Rider's Gui...
Dec 20, 2024
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Community
PG Humane Society is searching for people to foster a pet this holiday
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Humane Society is looking for people to open their hearts and homes this holiday by fostering a pet. The Humane Society's Home for the Holidays program is asking for volunteers to ensure an animal doesn't have to spend christmas in the shelter. Meanwhile, you can get experienced with pe...
Dec 20, 2024
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Downtown Future
"The organization would be dead:" Spruce Kings raise huge concerns over City's civic core concept plan
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George's civic core concept plan has received mixed feedback, as some organizations are applauding the plan, while the Spruce Kings have raised serious concerns. The plan includes building a new Kopar Memorial Arena in the same location as the current one. If this were to happen, wher...
Dec 20, 2024
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Cariboo Cougars
Cariboo Cougars prepare for Circle K Classic tournament
PRINCE GEORGE- The U18 AAA Cariboo Cougars are preparing for their biggest tournament of the year, the Circle K Classic in Calgary. The tournament kicks of on December 27 and crowns a champion on New Years Day 2025.The tournament has produced more than 80 players to play in the NHL and many more that have gone on to pl...
Dec 20, 2024
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New BC NDP-Green deal: History repeating itself
PRINCE GEORGE - It wasn't all that long ago, that the Leader of the BC NDP, David Eby, and the Leader of the BC Greens, Sonia Furstenau, were adversaries. Fast forward two months and the two parties have inked the "Term Sheet for the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord." History repeating itself, ac...
Dec 19, 2024
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Sirens Cup
Third annual Sirens Cup set for January 25, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE - The third annual Sirens Cup Charity Hockey Game will take place at Kopar Memorial Arena on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m.The game will pit Prince George Fire Rescue against the Prince George RCMP. The funds raised through ticket sales and during the game will be split evenly between Cops for Cancer Tour...
Dec 19, 2024
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Crime
Houston stabbing victim airlifted to UHNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - A 33-year-old Houston BC resident was airlifted to UHNBC in Prince George early Wednesday morning after he was stabbed.RCMP have arrested a 36-year-old male in connection with the incident who's facing an aggravated assault with a weapon charge. He's due to appear in court Thursday (Dec.19). The stabbin...
Dec 19, 2024
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Community
Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum hosts celebration of lights
PRINCE GEORGE -Take part in the holiday cheer with the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum's Celebration of Lights. The annual fundraiser takes place from December 18-23 and December 27-30 and gives you the chance to get some perfect festive photos.Tour through the museum park and delight in over 150,000 lights an...
Dec 19, 2024
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Fox Drive
Potential improvements on the way for Fox Drive
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents of Fox Drive received some welcome news during this week's City Council meeting, as Council passed a motion approving a motion to pave the road. It's a move Councillor Tim Bennett has been strongly requested by people living in the area."There's been a lot of consultation back and forth w...
Dec 19, 2024
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Downtown Security Cameras
Highly anticipated security cameras coming to downtown Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Many downtown business owners are applauding Prince George City Council's decision to approve a pilot project to bring more security cameras to downtown."We're very happy about that, it's a great start. We can at least launch the program and I believe we'll certainly show that it's very successful,...
Dec 19, 2024
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PGFNC gears up to feed hundreds
PRINCE GEORGE - Dolley after dolley came through the doors at the Prince George Friendship Centre Wednesday (Dec.18) as volunteers from the centre and the United Way BC are gearing up to build food hampers. "For years and years, Prince George Native Friendship Center has relied on the wonderful donations from the ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Wanted Wednesday
Woman wanted on multiple charges including mischief and theft
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP need your help finding a wanted woman.Police say 36-year-old Jessie Lynn Giroux is wanted on two endorsed and three unendorsed warrants for the following:Fail to comply with probation orderTheft under $5000 (three counts)Breach of undertakingMischief under $5000Jessie Lynn Giroux is d...
Dec 18, 2024
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To Your Health
City of Prince George releases recreation guide to help you keep active this winter
PRINCE GEORGE- From pickleball indoors to cross country skiing in Prince George's back country, there is something that will suite your fancy in the City of PG's recreation guide. They have partnered with a wide variety of local community associations looking to not only get you out of the house but active as well. Jud...
Dec 18, 2024
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City Centre Future
City Council begins shaping Prince George's future
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu presented his vision for what Prince George's downtown could look like for generations to come, and it brought plenty of discussion among councillors as to what the future of Prince George could look like."It's a vision of how I see Prince George's position to the province, to Canada...
Dec 18, 2024
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Livestock vet attention welcome
PRINCE GEORGE - Approximately 4,086 cattle ranches operate in the province, making up five per cent of Canada's national cow herd. According to Statistics Canada, as of July 1st of last year, the BC cattle industry had over 600,000 head of cattle, mostly beef cattle. But there aren't enough livestock veterinarians to s...
Dec 17, 2024
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Weather
Snowfall warning issued for Prince George and region
PRINCE GEORGE - Time to get those shovels and snow blowers ready.Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Prince George, the Pine Pass, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and Stuart-Nechako (South of Highway 16).Ten to 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning."A moist...
Dec 17, 2024
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City Council Recap
City Council recap: downtown revitalization dominates conversation
*More details on the topics discussed in this recap will be published in the coming days.*PRINCE GEORGE - Transforming downtown Prince George was the huge topic of the night at Monday's City Council meeting, as several plans and options were discussed as to how to revitalize the downtown core for the generations to com...
Dec 17, 2024
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Furever Friends
PG animal rescue is looking to a home an incredibly cuddly bunny
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George animal rescue received a nest of bunnies and one is currently staying at Total Pet.This lovable bunny wants nothing more to cuddle up to you.Being born in September he is already large and could get even larger which is why Total Pet recommends a large pen or to allow him to free roam. H...
Dec 17, 2024
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Miracle Theatre funds Structural Protection Unit
PRINCE GEORGE - A Comedy of Tenors was announced late last year as part of its annual fundraising for different organizations. At that time, they had earmarked the money for a Structural Protection Unit for the local Fire Department, the department's first piece of wildfire-fighting equipment. And today, Miracle Theatr...
Dec 16, 2024
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Baseball
Jared Young signs with Mets
NEW YORK - Prince George native Jared Young has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets. The 29-year-old finished off last season with the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization, where he hit .326 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 38 games.During his most recent season in Major League Baseball in 2023 with...
Dec 16, 2024
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PG Humane Society launches month-long fundraiser
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Humane Society is thrilled to announce the Tails of Triumph fundraiser, which is an inspiring month-long initiative dedicated to helping and providing second chances at life for vulnerable animals in Prince George and the surrounding region.This major fundraiser campaign commenced Mond...
Dec 16, 2024
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Structure fire
Two weekend fires in Prince George including one that destroyed home on Davis Road
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a single-storey home structure fire in the 4100-block of Davis Road Sunday night.Crews arrived on scene at 10:30 p.m. to find the home fully involved. According to a City of Prince George news release, crews "utilized a defensive attack to contain the fire to ...
Dec 16, 2024
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