PRINCE GEORGE - National Seniors Day was marked in Prince George with a dual focus on advocacy and innovation, as local organizations highlighted both the challenges facing older adults and emerging solutions designed to help them age well in northern communities.The Council of Seniors used the occasion to draw attenti...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 39-year-old man who has not been seen in several months.Darren James Everett Ward was last seen near the intersection of Edmonton Street and 13th Avenue in May 2026. Police say he has not been heard from since, raising concer...

PRINCE GEORGE - A group of Valleyview residents is urging the City of Prince George to take action on what they describe as a dangerous stretch of East Austin Road, warning that school children face increasing risks as they travel to and from school.Leading the effort is Valleyview parent Crystal Hudyma, who says conce...

PRINCE GEORGE - As Prince George voters prepare to head to the polls on Oct. 17, council candidate Anthony Okechukwu says his campaign is centered on three key priorities: responsible management of taxpayer dollars, improving supports for seniors, and protecting local businesses while diversifying the city's economy.Sp...

As fall weather settles across British Columbia, police are reminding motorists that changing road conditions require a change in driving habits.October marks the BC Association of Chiefs of Police's annual Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, aimed at reducing crashes caused by drivers travelling too fast for weathe...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are looking for a wanted 42-year-old man. Christopher Benjamin Emmorey is wanted on three unendorsed warrants for failure to comply with probation, mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000. In a news release issued Wednesday (Sept. 30), RCMP say Emmorey is considered dangerous and...

PRINCE GEORGE - For the first time in its history, one of Prince George's most recognizable landmarks is wearing orange in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The towering Mr. PG statue was fitted with a giant orange shirt Tuesday, transforming a longtime symbol of the city into a symbol of remembra...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is staring down a massive infrastructure challenge, with a newly completed facilities master plan estimating nearly $900 million will be needed over the next two decades to maintain, renew, redevelop and replace dozens of city-owned buildings.The report serves as a comprehensiv...

PRINCE GEORGE - With Prince George voters preparing to head to the polls this fall, election officials are urging residents to take advantage of advance voting opportunities amid concerns that overlapping municipal and provincial election events could create confusion and longer lineups on election day.The City of Prin...

PRINCE GEORGE - Candidates seeking a seat on Prince George city council tackled a wide range of issues during an all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council on Sunday, Sept. 27.Questions focused on municipal spending, taxation, social programs, affordability, transparency at City Hall and responses ...

PRINCE GEORGE - A tractor-trailer driver from Alberta is facing more than $3,000 in fines, towing, inspection and repair costs after being caught speeding through a school zone in Prince George.BC Highway Patrol says the incident occurred on Sept. 9 during a school zone enforcement operation on the Old Cariboo Highway ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Mayoral candidate Roy Stewart says Prince George needs experienced leadership and a tougher approach to downtown safety as he makes his second run for the city's top job in the 2026 municipal election.Speaking with CKPG News as part of its ongoing election coverage, Stewart argued the city has failed to...

PRINCE GEORGE - Drivers across British Columbia are being reminded that winter tire regulations take effect October 1, but safety experts say meeting the minimum legal requirement may not be enough for challenging winter conditions.Road Safety at Work has launched its annual Winter Driving Safety campaign, encouraging ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George is reminding residents to secure garbage and other wildlife attractants as bear activity increases throughout the community.City officials say they have already responded to more than 160 wildlife attractant complaints in 2026 and expect that number to rise as bears continue se...

PRINCE GEORGE - Music fans in Prince George will have a chance to see two iconic acts share the stage next winter.Air Supply will bring its A Matter of Time tour to CN Centre on Sunday, February 21, 2027, with special guests Glass Tiger. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2 at 11 a.m. through TicketsNorth outlets.The A...

CHETWYND, B.C. - Police seized a notable amount of cash and drugs from two homes in Chetwynd earlier this month. Chetwynd RCMP say officers executed a pair of search warrants on the 5100-block of 42 Street Northeast and the 4700-block of Wabi Crescent on Sept. 19. In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 29), RCMP say f...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George seniors are urging local election candidates to listen to their concerns, but they are also learning an important lesson about what city hall can and cannot do.More than a dozen seniors gathered outside the North Central Labour Council all-candidates forum on Sept. 27 to raise issues inclu...

Prince George-The Prince George Spruce Kings enjoyed a perfect weekend on home ice, defeating the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday before following it up with a victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday at Kopar Memorial Arena.The offensive fireworks began Friday night against the Warriors. Prince George got o...

PRINCE GEORGE - School trustee remuneration and support for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) resources emerged as two of the most-discussed topics during a School District 57 all-candidates forum hosted by the North Central Labour Council at Vanier Hall on Sunday, September 27.Candidates seeking one of fiv...

PRINCE GEORGE - Two recent University of Northern British Columbia nursing graduates are launching a new campaign aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of Indigenous people on Canada's stem cell donor registry, a gap they say can make it harder for Indigenous patients to find potentially life-saving matches.The i...

PRINCE GEORGE - A lifelong resident of Northern British Columbia is stepping into provincial politics under the OneBC banner.Mitchell Lukoni has been announced as the OneBC candidate for Prince George-Valemount, bringing with him a background in business strategy, policy development, communications, and community servi...

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC NDP has nominated longtime public-sector worker Carol Bourque as its candidate for Prince George-Valemount in the October 24 provincial election.Bourque, a Prince George native, will challenge incumbent Conservative MLA Rosalyn Bird, who was first elected in 2024. The riding has traditionally bee...

EDMONTON - The UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer team earned its fourth draw of the Canada West season Friday, battling back from a deficit to secure a 2-2 result against the MacEwan Griffins in Edmonton.UNBC entered the match looking for its first win of the campaign and created several early scoring opportunities. James...

PRINCE GEORGE - Dog owners and spectators gathered at the Ice Oval behind CN Centre this weekend as the Prince George Kennel Club hosted its first-ever CKC Sprinters Trial and Fun Runs, bringing a fast-growing canine sport to northern B.C.The three-day event features dogs racing 100 metres in pursuit of a mechanical lu...

PRINCE GEORGE -- Few political careers in British Columbia have taken as many sharp turns as that of John Rustad.From school trustee during a period of widespread school closures, to BC Liberal cabinet minister, to political exile, and finally to leader of a resurgent Conservative movement that came within a few hundre...

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings will make their long-awaited return to home ice tonight as they host the West Kelowna Warriors in their BCHL home opener at Kopar Memorial Arena.Prince George enters the contest with a 1-1 record after splitting its opening two games on the road last weekend. Standing in th...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have a new leader.The Western Hockey League club announced 20-year-old defenceman Corbin Vaughan has been named the 32nd captain in franchise history. Vaughan will make his debut as captain Saturday night when the Cougars open a two-game road trip against the Seattle Thunderbir...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking municipal office this weekend as the North Central Labour Council hosts an all-candidates forum at Vanier Hall.The event will take place Sunday from 1 p.m. until approximately 4:45 p.m. and will feature separate sessi...