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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings look to build off big win on home ice
PRINCE GEORGE- The Spruce Kings are coming off their biggest win of the season, as they defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 8-2 on Saturday with their largest home crowd of the year.This weekend they welcome the Cowichan Valley Capitals to Kopar Memorial Arena with big implications in the Coastal Conference standings.Thank...
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RCAF celebrates 100 years
PRINCE GEORGE - "The national thing at that time was men of the Army, boys of the Navy, gentlemen of the Air Force," says Ken Pendergast, veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a time to appreciate the efforts of the men and women of the skies. Lo...
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Crime
RCMP investigating shooting death on Victoria Street
PRINCE GEORGE - One person is dead following a shooting on the 1500-block of Victoria Street.Prince George RCMP say the shooting occurred at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday night (November 6).RCMP say officers immediately attended the location and began a search for the suspect, who remains missing. Investigators are asking th...
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US election results have impacts on Canada
PRINCE GEORGE - The ripple could be felt across the globe as there was a clear victor in the US presidential election early on. And many north of the 49th are wondering: What now? Chris Beach, CNC Political Science Instructor, says one of the first conversations between Canada's Prime Minister and President Trump will ...
Nov 07, 2024
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Prince George

Tourism PG to open outdoor skating rink at Canada Games Plaza
PRINCE GEORGE - Tourism Prince George is returning a favourite to Canada Games Plaza thanks to the NDIT, the Community Foundation and TC Energy. A new artificial skating rink will be installed at that location, one that can be used all year round. It will be ready to go in time for the Festival of Trees in late Novembe...
Nov 06, 2024
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Crime
Man robbed at knife-point near Westwood & Ferry
PRINCE GEORGE - The search is on for two suspects believed responsible for a robbery early Sunday morning (Nov.3).Prince George RCMP say the victim was walking in the area of Ferry Avenue and Westwood Drive just before 12:30 a.m. when he was approached by a man and a woman who demanded his wallet and backpack."The...
Nov 06, 2024
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Wanted Wednesday
Man wanted on multiple charges, including assault of a police officer
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mounties need your help finding a wanted man. Police say 32-year-old Bryce Raymond Cote is wanted for the following charges:Assaulting a police officerFlight while pursued by a police officerDangerous operation of a motor vehicleFail to stop at the scene of an accidentBreak and enter with ...
Nov 06, 2024
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Moccasin Flats Closure
City Council frustrated with Moccasin Flats, seeks closure
PRINCE GEORGE - The Lower Patricia Boulevard Encampment, also known as Moccasin Flats, was a big topic during the Prince George City Council meeting on November 4. Several Councillors were noticeably frustrated as they discussed the situation, with the City looking for solutions to social health and the safety of the c...
Nov 06, 2024
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To Your Health
How dangerous is raw milk?
PRINCE GEORGE-The BC supreme court has once again dismissed a review of the provinces raw milk ban. However, the reason it was banned in the first place is because unpasturized milk can be lethal. Dr. Rahul Walia, a resident medical health officer at Northern Health explains that unpasteurized milk can contain harmful ...
Nov 06, 2024
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Boot Drive wrapping up at Fire Pit
PRINCE GEORGE - Shirts, sweaters, boots, socks, blankets and all manner of donations have been coming into the Fire Pit over time This is the final push for the annual boot drive. "We get shoes, winter boots, socks, jackets, long johns. We get scarves, gloves and hats as well," explains Rosemary Jamal, Progra...
Nov 05, 2024
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Airport Authority aims to make PG premie
Airport Authority aims to make PG top training site
PRINCE GEORGE - There is a giant tube, similar to a culvert, on a site behind the Prince George Airport. It is designed to represent the fuselage of a plane that has crashed. "The stated purpose for an emergency response at the airport is to provide egress for any survivors of an aircraft disaster," explains ...
Nov 05, 2024
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World Tour
FMX World Tour coming to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE -Fans of extreme sports should circle February 8, 2025 on their calendars.That's the day the FMX World Tour is coming to CN Centre in Prince George. Promoters call it an extreme action sport formed to tour the US, Canada, Mexico and select European countries.Billed as the very best in motorsport, the acti...
Nov 05, 2024
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RCMP
Women charged with impaired driving after hitting same parked car on Central Street East
PRINCE GEORGE - Two women have been charged with impaired driving following a incident last week on the 1600-block of Central Street East. Prince George RCMP say it occurred at 12 p.m. on October 29, when a woman struck a parked car. "Witnesses reported the parked vehicle and the suspect vehicle were stuck togethe...
Nov 05, 2024
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City Council
Moccasin Flats, bear safety, and more: City Council recap
PRINCE GEORGE - Several big topics were discussed at the November 4 City of Prince George City Council meeting, and discussions around Moccasin Flats and improving bear safety dominated discussions. Recaps of the discussions will be found below:Moccasin Flats/ Social Health-Issues UpdateCity Council discussed potential...
Nov 05, 2024
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Politics
Elections BC orders recount for Prince George-Mackenzie riding
PRINCE GEORGE - Though it won't affect the final result, Elections BC has ordered a recount of one ballot box in the Prince George-Mackenzie riding.In a statement released Monday, Elections BC says that it is applying for the recount after discovering that votes from that ballot box were not counted or reported on elec...
Nov 04, 2024
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Furever friends
Bunny hopes to hop it's way into a new home
PRINCE GEORGE- If you're wanting to adopt remarkable rabbit then this is the "hopportunity" of a lifetime as the North Cariboo BC SPCA has a black bunny in need of a home.This bunny was found on Irene road playing underneath a truck with a cat. While that might be the case the SPCA does not know much about it...
Nov 04, 2024
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Local business
2024 Business Excellence Awards winners announced
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce held the 39th annual Business Excellence Awards Friday night.Three local businesses each won a pair of awards: Cheeseneeds won two of the three categories it was a finalist in, with Tracey Johnson taking home Business Person of the Year and the Excellence in Custome...
Nov 04, 2024
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Timberwolves Basketball
Timberwolves debut Brownridge Court for home opener
PRINCE GEORGE- The UNBC basketball teams wrapped up their opening weekend of the 2024-25 season with their home openers. This would mark the first games played on the new Brownridge Court at the Northern Sport Centre.The women's team kicked off the double header, and despite some first half adversity, the teams defense...
Nov 04, 2024
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CANADA WEST
UNBC Timberwolves to host Canada West basketball tilts on Sunday
PRINCE GEORGE -- The UNBC Timberwolves will host the TRU WolfPack of Kamloops in a pair of Canada West basketball games on Sunday (Nov. 3) at Northern Sport Centre. On the women's side, the T-Wolves and WolfPack have matching 0-1 records and will tip off at 2 p.m. The men's tilt will get underway at 4 p.m. UNBC is 0-1,...
Nov 03, 2024
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BLOWOUT VICTORY
Spruce Kings tally eight goals, throttle visiting Grizzlies
PRINCE GEORGE -- The Prince George Spruce Kings dismantled the Victoria Grizzlies 8-2 in B.C. Hockey League play on Saturday (Nov. 3) at Kopar Memorial Arena.Kazumo Sasaki scored a hat-trick and Skogen Schrott, Will Moore, Linden Makow, Lucas Veilleux and Cooper Williams added singles for the Kings. Carter Wishart turn...
Nov 03, 2024
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Community
Hundreds celebrate longtime Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond
PRINCE GEORGE- On Friday night, over 350 people gathered at the Coast Hotel to celebrate the decades of hard work in the community of Prince George and the entire province of B.C. done by Shirley Bond.Bond's career ended unexpectedly this year when the B.C. United Party suspended their campaign. Despite the abrupt endi...
Nov 03, 2024
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CANADA WEST
Timberwolves' basketball teams fall to UBC Okanagan Heat
KELOWNA -- Strong individual performances were not enough for the men's and women's UNBC Timberwolves basketball teams on Friday (Nov. 1) in their Canada West season openers.In men's action, Justin Sunga had a career-high 21 points in a 91-71 loss to the UBC Okanagan Heat (1-1) in Kelowna. The T-Wolves (0-1) will host ...
Nov 02, 2024
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BCHL ACTION
Spruce Kings fall in OT to visiting Grizzlies; rematch slated for Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE -- Jacksenn Hungle scored in overtime to give his Victoria Grizzlies a 4-3 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in B.C. Hockey League action on Friday (Nov. 1) at Kopar Memorial Arena.Ethan Montroy, Mason Loewen and Will Moore scored in support of Prince George goaltender Carter Wishart, who made 3...
Nov 02, 2024
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WHL ACTION
Ziemmer nets three goals, Cougars double hometown Blazers
KAMLOOPS - Koehn Ziemmer notched a hat-trick to pace the Prince George Cougars to a 6-3 victory over the Kamloops Blazers in WHL action on Friday (Nov. 1) at Sandman Centre.Kayden Lemire, Terik Parascak and Borya Valis also registered goals for the Cats, with Joshua Ravensbergen stopping 27 shots to pick up the win bet...
Nov 02, 2024
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Studio Fair celebrates 49th year
PRINCE GEORGE - Everything from high-end chocolates to unique metalwork made from forks, jewellery and candles. The displays run the gamut. The first artisan fair of the year. And it has come a long way from very humble roots nearly fifty years ago. "It started out really small, just as a fundraiser and grew into ...
Nov 01, 2024
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official community plan
City wants feedback on draft OCP
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is inviting residents to provide final feedback on the draft Official Community Plan or OCP.Residents are encouraged to read the draft OCP in its entirety before providing feedback, as it presents a comprehensive framework that integrates all policies and goals cohesively. In t...
Nov 01, 2024
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Entertainment
BTO to rock CN Centre next spring
PRINCE GEORGE - Legendary Canadian rock act Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) is coming to Prince George.The Back in Overdrive Tour will hit the CN Centre on April 8, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 8 at 10 a.m. at ticketsnorth.ca or the CN Centre box office.April Wine and Headpins will open in support of BTO. B...
Nov 01, 2024
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Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery is back
PRINCE GEORGE- The annual Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery started selling tickets last week to help support the local hockey club."If the support from the Show Home Lottery in the community wasn't there, there would be no Spruce Kings. So it's obviously a huge thing for us and we get support, not only from the comm...
Nov 01, 2024
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