
Prince George

$40K for Parkinson's, socks debut
PRINCE GEORGE - A fundraising team from Prince George has been recognized for raising over $40,000 for the Parkinson SuperWalk, making them the top team in British Columbia.Selen's Squad was formed to honour Selen Alpay, a local resident living with Parkinson's disease. Their fundraising brought together family, friend...
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BC Politics
Bird departures leaves some "betrayed"
PRINCE GEORGE - The decision by Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird to leave the BC Conservative Party and sit as an independent has sparked criticism from local supporters, raised questions about the direction of the party, and added to growing concerns about internal divisions within the provincial opposition.Am...
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Tech firm eyes Prince George office after first B.C. robot show
PRINCE GEORGE - A humanoid robot that can walk, balance, and throw a kung fu kick drew crowds to the Prince George Library this week, and the company behind it says the machines could one day do some of the most dangerous work in the region's industry.GoGlobal AI Tech staged the demonstration in Prince George, the comp...
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Wanted Wednesday
Prince George RCMP seek wanted woman on multiple warrants
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.This week's Wanted Wednesday feature highlights 32-year-old Lori Ann Felix, who is currently wanted on four unendorsed warrants. The warrants are connected to a number of alleged offences, inc...
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$40K for Parkinson's, socks debut
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IIO
IIO investigating arrest of truck driver near Bear Lake
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is looking into the arrest of a man by Prince George RCMP earlier this month that left the individual injured.According to the IIO, the incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when a man was driving a commercial truck southbound on High...
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Tariffs
Tariffs deepen forestry uncertainty
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George's forestry sector is facing another significant challenge as new U.S. tariffs add pressure to an industry already struggling with mill closures, fibre shortages and years of trade disputes.The latest measures come on top of existing softwood lumber duties and are raising concerns about wha...
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Nechako Hatchery
Nechako salmon hatchery hailed as major step toward rebuilding struggling stocks
PRINCE GEORGE - Standing beside a construction site on PG Pulp Mill Road, Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced what officials are calling a significant investment in the future of salmon recovery in the Nechako River and the broader Fraser River watershed.The federal government has committed $38 million...
Aug 25, 2026
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B.C. Politics
Bird leaves Conservative Caucus, will sit as Independent MLA
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird has announced she is leaving the Conservative Caucus and will continue serving her constituents as an Independent member of the Legislative Assembly.In a statement released Tuesday, Bird said the decision followed "considerable reflection" and was not m...
Aug 25, 2026
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Soldiers' names still mark the walls of a working Prince George building
PRINCE GEORGE - Crews work inside it today. Eighty-odd years ago, soldiers drilled on the same floor.The Kenroc building is one of two structures still standing from a Second World War army base that once dwarfed Prince George itself, according to George Davison, chair of the Prince George Heritage Commission.Davison s...
Aug 25, 2026
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Mounties cleared
IIO clears Prince George RCMP officers in 2025 arrest that left man seriously injured
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia has concluded that Prince George RCMP officers acted lawfully during the arrest of a man who later suffered serious medical complications following a confrontation in April 2025. In a decision released August 25, 2026, Chief Civilian Director Jes...
Aug 25, 2026
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b.c. politics
Giddens appointed shadow minister of economic development
PRINCE GEORGE - Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., announced the appointment of Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie, as Shadow Minister for Economic Development.Giddens assumes the portfolio from Gavin Dew following MLA Gavin Dew's transition to Shadow Minister for Finance.In addit...
Aug 25, 2026
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Hatchery
Construction set to begin on new salmon hatchery in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - A major new salmon conservation project is moving ahead in Prince George, with the federal government awarding a contract worth more than $38 million to build the Upper Fraser River Salmon Conservation Hatchery.Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced Tuesday that IDL Projects Inc. has been ...
Aug 25, 2026
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SD57
Trustee Sarah Holland seeking another term on School District 57 Board
PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 Trustee Sarah Holland has announced she will seek re-election in the Oct. 17 local government election, saying she wants to build on the experience and knowledge gained during her first term on the Board of Education.Holland was elected in a 2023 by-election and is currently serving h...
Aug 25, 2026
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Drug deaths
Unregulated drug deaths continue to take toll across northern B.C.
Unregulated drug toxicity claimed 138 lives in British Columbia in June, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service, bringing the provincial total to an average of 4.6 deaths per day. The latest figures show the toxic drug crisis remains a significant concern in communities across Northern B.C., ...
Aug 25, 2026
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foothills plane crash
'It didn't seem real': Man escapes Foothills plane crash with minor injuries
PRINCE GEORGE - A Prince George man who narrowly escaped serious injury in Thursday's plane crash on Foothills Boulevard says the experience still feels unreal days later.Prince George RCMP confirmed that one person died as a result of the August 20 incident when a small aircraft made an emergency landing on Foothills ...
Aug 25, 2026
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YXS
Full-Service dining returns to YXS
PRINCE GEORGE - A new full-service restaurant and lounge is officially open at the Prince George Airport, marking a major addition to services available for travelers, airport workers and the broader community.Altitude Restaurant + Lounge opened Monday in the main terminal at YXS, bringing full-service dining back to t...
Aug 24, 2026
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City Council
Prince George council joins regional push to convince province to reverse Northern Homeowners Grant decision
PRINCE GEORGE - For many homeowners, property taxes are already one of the most significant annual expenses they face. Now, residents across northern British Columbia are preparing for another hit to their household budgets after the provincial government announced it will eliminate the Northern and Rural Homeowner Ben...
Aug 24, 2026
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Sixteen seats open for free hospitality program
PRINCE GEORGE - A free training program in Prince George is helping people gain new skills and confidence for a fresh start in their careers. Applications are now open.The College of New Caledonia is accepting applications for its Community Ambassador in Tourism and Hospitality Industry program (CATHI). This fully fund...
Aug 24, 2026
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Community rallies
Community rallies around Garneau family after fatal plane crash in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Support continues to pour in for the Garneau family following the death of Alex Garneau, who was killed in last Thursday's plane crash on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George.Prince George RCMP confirmed that one person died as a result of the August 20 incident when a small aircraft made an emergency l...
Aug 24, 2026
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Fire
Fire damages Prince George home, residents escape safely
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 3700 block of Lansdowne Road Sunday evening. Four fire halls were dispatched after receiving reports of a fire at a single detached modular home shortly before 8:40 p.m.When firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed...
Aug 24, 2026
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B.C. Politics
BC Conservative MLA Ian Paton leaves caucus, plans new political party
DELTA, B.C. - Delta South MLA Ian Paton has become the second MLA in recent weeks to leave the BC Conservative caucus, announcing Monday that he will sit as an Independent while working toward the creation of a new political party in the legislature.In a statement, Paton said the party under leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Touch a Truck
Big trucks, big smiles today
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Public Library's annual Touch a Truck event returned to Civic Plaza on Friday, drawing families downtown for a hands-on look at some of the biggest vehicles operating in the city.From fire engines and ambulances to military vehicles and heavy equipment, more than a dozen trucks and spe...
Aug 21, 2026
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foothills airplane accident
Police urge onlookers to stay away from crash scene
PRINCE GEORGE - A small plane made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard Thursday afternoon and hit several vehicles, resulting in one death.Prince George RCMP said they received a report around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 20 about a small plane landing on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Ro...
Aug 21, 2026
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City of Prince George
Zoning changes spark debate over future of Prince George green spaces
PRINCE GEORGE - A proposed update to Prince George's zoning bylaw, intended to help accelerate housing construction across the city, has ignited concerns among residents worried about the long-term protection of green spaces, including areas surrounding Ginter's Green.While Ginter's Green itself is now officially desig...
Aug 21, 2026
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b.c. politics
Growing political divide creates opening for CentreBC, but challenges remain
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's political landscape is becoming increasingly polarized, with the province's major parties drawing sharper ideological lines and leaving some voters searching for a political home in the middle.That growing divide is one of the key themes being highlighted by CentreBC Leader Mike Berni...
Aug 21, 2026
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Driver 'shouldn't be here' after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat
PRINCE GEORGE - Jaime Pawliuk said he didn't hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV on busy Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C.Then there was "a whistling sound and metal twisting and glass shattering."Pawliuk said he was lucky to be alive after the twin-engined plane hit his vehicle as it m...
Aug 21, 2026
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foothills plane accident
TSB says engine failure led to emergency landing on Foothills Blvd.
PRINCE GEORGE - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has provided an update into their investigation into Thursday's accident. The TSB has deployed investigators to Prince George following a plane crash that claimed the life of one person on the ground Thursday afternoon.According to the TSB, a Beechcraft Ki...
Aug 21, 2026
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'I'm glad I got Parkinson's': Prince George man finds family and friends in diagnosis
PRINCE GEORGE - On Thursday, the scent of barbecue filled the Canadian Tire parking lot in Prince George as volunteers grilled burgers to support a local cause.The second annual Parkinson's fundraising BBQ took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured food, gift cards, and a dunk tank. All proceeds go to the local Par...
Aug 21, 2026
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