PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George remains prepared to welcome wildfire evacuees from British Columbia's Interior, but despite ongoing evacuation orders connected to the Pear Lake wildfire near 70 Mile House, officials say no displaced residents have arrived at the city's reception centre so far.The City of Prince George ac...

VANDERHOOF - Residents in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre will once again be permitted to conduct larger open burns beginning later this week.The BC Wildfire Service says the prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be rescinded in the Stuart Nechako Forest District, which includes the Vanderhoof...

PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George city councillor is calling for a province-wide public inquiry into wildfire mitigation, arguing that increasingly severe fire seasons and growing threats to communities demand stronger action from government.Councillor Brian Skakun raised the issue in a recent Facebook post, saying Briti...

PRINCE GEORGE - The permanent closure of Canfor's Northwood pulp mill is being described as another major blow to Prince George's forestry sector, with local and federal politicians now calling on governments to address the underlying challenges facing the industry.Canfor Corporation announced earlier this month that i...

Conservation officers across British Columbia handed out thousands of dollars in fines over the weekend after discovering numerous illegal campfires, even as wildfire crews continue battling blazes threatening communities in the province's Interior.The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says officers issued 19 violation...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP say a drug investigation has led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, firearms and cash following the execution of a search warrant at a local business.In the early morning hours of July 24, frontline officers carried out a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at ...

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - For many northern residents, disruptions to the supply chain are becoming an increasingly familiar reality. Whether caused by wildfires, floods, washouts, or severe winter weather, transportation interruptions have repeatedly tested the resilience of communities that rely on a limited number of hi...

PRINCE GEORGE - From hate speech and disinformation to cyber harassment and online polarization, the challenges facing communities today often originate far beyond municipal boundaries. Yet advocates say local governments remain uniquely positioned to help prevent the social divisions that can grow into larger threats....

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Airport Authority says a temporary checked baggage screening unit is now up and running at Prince George Airport, helping reduce delays for travellers while repairs continue on the airport's primary screening equipment.The temporary screening area has been set up in the International A...

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George has activated its Emergency Social Services (ESS) Reception Centre to support residents displaced by the Pear Lake wildfire in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.According to the City, evacuees from the 70 Mile House area are expected to begin arriving in Prince George on Mo...

Prince George - BC Hydro says customers may be experiencing flickering lights, power interruptions, and fluctuations in power due to wildfire activity near Clinton. Plus the lot where the Crossroads Brewing location burned down last September in downtown Prince George, is now for sale. And construction on the new inter...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents endured some of the smokiest conditions of the wildfire season over the weekend as thick smoke from fires burning in the Cariboo and Chilcotin regions drifted into the city, prompting an air quality warning and raising concerns about health impacts.According to Gail Roth, a senio...

Prince George - A visit from a Chinese delegation cost Prince George taxpayers thousands of dollars. Plus the local Rocky Mountain Rangers are hoping for some generosity from the community. And local South Asian students are joined thousands of voices across the country tomorrow at Rainbow Park.

Prince George - The Prince George Kodiaks are entering the 2026 BC Football Conference season with confidence, optimism and a clear objective: build on last year's playoff appearance while beginning a new chapter under a new coaching regime.The season kicks off Saturday at Masich Place Stadium, where the Kodiaks will b...

PRINCE GEORGE - Wildfires in northern B.C. don't just burn trees. They damage mountain bike trails, cause closures and evacuations, and fill the air with smoke. Now, a UNBC student researcher wants to find out what this means for local riders.Student researcher Taryn Atkinson is inviting mountain bikers from north-cent...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Otway Nordic Ski Club was bustling with activity Friday as hundreds of young biathletes hit the trails ahead of a major North American biathlon event this weekend.Athletes from across Canada and the United States gathered at the club's newly paved three-kilometre roller ski track, a facility that is...

PRINCE GEORGE - The sale of the former CrossRoads Brewing and Distillery property is fuelling renewed debate about crime, public safety and the future of downtown Prince George.The popular restaurant and brewery was destroyed by a fire last year, a blaze that police later linked to an arson investigation. Now, with the...

The union representing more than 55,000 nurses across British Columbia says the longest nurses' strike in the province's history is coming to an end.The Nurses' Bargaining Association has accepted recommendations put forward by special mediators Amanda Rogers and Vince Ready, bringing province-wide job action to a clos...

PRINCE GEORGE - Update: Prince George Fire Rescue crews responded to a major residential fire Thursday evening that caused an estimated $300,000 in damage to two neighbouring homes.Emergency crews were called to the 1600 block of Pine Street at approximately 5:50 p.m. on July 23 following reports of a structure fire.Fi...

PRINCE GEORGE - As construction of the City of Prince George's new $37-million Aquatic Centre moves forward, council has approved changes to its procurement process aimed at recognizing broader community benefits from bidders, while stopping short of significantly altering how contracts are awarded.The decision follows...

PRINCE GEORGE - People who work every day to restore B.C.'s forests are feeling concerned.Canfor's recent closure of the Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George has hit mill workers and their families the hardest. However, tree planters, thinning crews, and forestry contractors across the province say this closure could a...

PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia is investing heavily in electric vehicle infrastructure. BC Hydro plans to install 3,500 public charging ports across the province by 2035.The Province and BC Hydro have announced a $700-million expansion that will more than triple the current public charging network. This will make it ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Documents obtained by CKPG News through a Freedom of Information request show the City of Prince George spent more than $10,000 hosting a delegation from Jiangmen, China, during a two-day visit aimed at exploring economic opportunities and the possibility of establishing a sister city relationship.Offic...

Prince George - A former personal injury lawyer has weighed in on proposed changes being put forward by a local MLA to change BC's to expand injury benefits for those who suffer serious injuries behind the wheel. Plus the Prince George RCMP is expanding a free program designed to help residents and business owners make...

PRINCE GEORGE - A private member's bill from Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare is renewing debate over B.C.'s no-fault auto insurance system, and whether people who suffer life-altering injuries in crashes are receiving enough support. Bill M-237, the Insurance Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026, would make change...

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Canfor Corporation has announced the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, a decision that will eliminate approximately 300 jobs and reduce the company's annual pulp production by about 300,000 tonnes.The closure marks another significant setback for British Columbia's for...

British Columbia is set to dramatically expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with BC Hydro announcing plans to deploy 3,500 new public charging ports by 2035 in what will become one of the largest public charging networks in Canada.The expansion, backed by a $700-million investment, will more than tripl...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on a warrant for several serious offences.Thirty-six-year-old Vincent John Alexander Rudge is wanted on one unendorsed warrant for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery and aggravated assault.Rudge is described a...