Prince George

Gas prices
No end in sight to rising gas prices
PRINCE GEORGE - Since the Iran War started a week ago, the average price of gas is up at least 16 cents a litre in Canada, and 23 cents a litre in Prince George. It brings the average price at the pump in Prince George to $1.49.9 cents per litre.Should the conflict continue, GasBuddy says prices will likely rise anothe...
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Crime
31 charges approved against alleged drug traffickers
PRINCE GEORGE - Two individuals are facing a slew of charges in a drug-trafficking investigation that began over two years ago in Prince George.On February 27, 2026, Prince George RCMP's Street Crew Unit, with the assistance of the North District Emergency Response Team, executed an arrest warrant at a residence on the...
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Iranians in PG
Escalating conflict in Iran causes deep concern for many in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The war in Iran continues to escalate, as the death toll is reported to be in the thousands. That, on top of the thousands who have died in the months of protests prior to the U.S-Israeli airstrikes, is causing deep concern for the Iranian community living in Prince George."Living as an immigrant m...
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New Library Board Chair
Prince George Public Library announces new board chair
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Public Library has announced Jennifer Wilczek will be the new Library Board Chair, taking over the position from Anna Duff, who held the position for the last three years."I know there's some big shoes to fill. The previous board chair has been there for three years, the whole tim...
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Prince George

Looks still on the surface, but City says Prince George Aquatic Centre work is flowing
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Aquatic Centre started its two-year renovation in January. City councillor Trudy Klassen is wondering how much progress has been made. The City says there is plenty happening behind the scenes.Looking from the outside, it does not appear that much is happening with the aquatic centre r...
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GoHealth
Different nurse recruitment tool makes a difference
PRINCE GEORGE - The Central Interior via the college of New Caledonia and the University of Northern BC, graduate more than a hundred nurses each year from a variety of campuses. Most recently, the Province added a new accelerated program that will add to that mix in a couple of years. It's all good news for Northern H...
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Fraud talk
PRINCE GEORGE - If you are concerned about fraud, the Prince George RCMP is here to help. This March, during National Fraud Prevention Month, local officers will be out in the community, including at coffee shops around the city, to talk with residents, especially seniors, about how to protect themselves from scams.Cpl...
Mar 05, 2026
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Playoff Push
Cougars enter key home stretch with playoff positioning on the line
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are practicing again on home ice following an eight game road trip that saw them win five. It was the longest road trip of the season, and the team is certainly enjoying being back home."Being back in Prince George, feeling the intensity around this weekend and how the cro...
Mar 05, 2026
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Otway Nordic Ski Club
Tuition waiver for biathletes
PRINCE GEORGE - Preparations are underway for the Otway Nordic Ski Club to host the International Biathlon Union and the Biathlon Canada Western Canadian Championships this weekend. It involves athletes ranging across the age spectrum, including those in the youth, junior, seniors and masters calibre of athletes."...
Mar 05, 2026
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Drax UK exit sparks B.C. debate over forests, pellets, and jobs
PRINCE GEORGE - Recent shifts in the global wood pellet industry have started a debate in BC about forestry, climate impacts, and local jobs. Drax, a UK-based energy company, plans to stop using wood pellets from BC at its power plant in England. Environmental groups believe this move will not affect BC much, but the p...
Mar 04, 2026
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Update
Criminality ruled out in investigation involving youth
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP has identified the couple involved in an investigation involving a youthOn Tuesday, police asked the public for their assistance tracking down a black Hyundai SUV following reports the couple in the vehicle had approached a 13-year-old girl multiple times walking toward the skate park...
Mar 04, 2026
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Wanted Wednesday
Prince George woman wanted on multiple charges including break and enter
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating a wanted woman.Police say 21-year-old Shae-Leigh Jazmin Bronk is wanted on four unendorsed warrants for the following:Break and enter with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)Break and enter and committing an indictable offence (two...
Mar 04, 2026
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On Demand
March 3, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - BC's chief coroner has called an inquest into the shooting deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge to determine how future deaths might be prevented. Plus police are looking to identify a vehicle in investigation involving a youth, when a couple approached a 13 year old girl, offering her a ride several ...
Mar 04, 2026
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Dale Culver
Nine years later, Dale Culver's family reacts to sentencing of RCMP officer
PRINCE GEORGE - Following the conviction of Arthur Dalman, a Prince George RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice dating back to the Dale Culver case of 2017, the family of Dale Culver says they are reacting with a mix of emotion following nine years of waiting for a court decision."This decision carries...
Mar 04, 2026
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Time Change
Good riddance to time change
PRINCE GEORGE - In 2019, then-Attorney General David Eby introduced the Interpretation Amendment Act, which would have scrubbed the time change. It didn't happen. But now, on the eve of when most British Columbians will change their clocks this weekend, the news was good. Premier Eby has pulled the pin on the time chan...
Mar 03, 2026
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From coach to mentor, Mike Hawes changed hundreds of lives through hockey
PRINCE GEORGE - For more than twenty years, Mike Hawes has made a positive impact in Prince George. This week, the Spruce Kings extended their contract as General Manager for another four years. Over the past two decades, he has focused on building more than just a hockey team. As a Prince George native, Hawes is dedic...
Mar 03, 2026
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RCMP investigation
Police seek public's help identifying vehicle in investigation involving youth
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is seeking the public's help identifying a vehicle and its occupants regarding an incident that occurred last Friday (Feb.27) between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Blackburn.Police say the incident began when a thirteen-year-old girl was walking toward the skate park on Blackburn Road South...
Mar 03, 2026
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Board Chair
Prince George Public Library Board appoints new chairperson
PRINCE GEORGE -Jennifer Wilczek has been appointed Board Chair of the Prince George Public Library (PGPL) Board of Trustees.Wilczek succeeds Anna Duff, who is stepping down from her role to support Wilczek in her new position. Wilczek joined the Library Board in 2023 and will begin her new position on January 28. The L...
Mar 03, 2026
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On Demand
March 2, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Plus, British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. And, a judge sentenced Arthur Dalman, ...
Mar 03, 2026
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Inside Out program
College program bring students and inmates together in unique program
PRINCE GEORGE - A unique program offered by the College of New Caledonia brings people incarcerated at the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre together with college students, where they all learn together as part of the "Inside Out" program. Ten students from both sides are part of the program, and eac...
Mar 03, 2026
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Local Iranian Reaction
Prince George Iranian community reacts to home country's war
PRINCE GEORGE - Following this weekend's news that the U.S. has begun a war with Iran, and the death of Iran's former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an airstrike, the local Prince George Iranian community is left trying to process all that has happened in a relatively short time."We've been experiencing a mixtur...
Mar 03, 2026
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Prince George marks Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, spotlighting rare blood cancer
PRINCE GEORGE - Myeloma is a type of cancer that many people have never heard of, but for those living with it, finding others who understand can make a big difference. This March, the City of Prince George will mark Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, with a local support group leading the way. Vivien Lougheed and Lee H...
Mar 02, 2026
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Officer sentenced
Prince George RCMP officer sentenced to 18 months' probation for obstruction of justice in Dale Culver case
PRINCE GEORGE - A judge sentenced Arthur Dalman, the Prince George RCMP officer convicted of obstructing justice, to 18 months' probation in court today (March 2).The sentence means that Dalman will have a criminal record, will have to report to a probation officer, and must complete 150 hours of community work service...
Mar 02, 2026
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RCMP Recruitment
Information session to be held Thursday as RCMP looking for new recruits in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is hosting a career information session this Thursday (March 5) where prospective recruits will be able to see if a career in policing is right for them.The hour-long information session will get underway at 6:00 p.m. in the Prince George RCMP Detachment at 455 Victoria Street. Regist...
Mar 01, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge Shooting
B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths
VICTORIA - Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern ...
Mar 01, 2026
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High School Basketball
Cedars Christian wins silver; Duchess Park finishes fourth in BC senior girls basketball provincials
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Cedars Christian Eagles had to settle for a silver medal as they fell 78-62 to the top-ranked Acwsalcta Thunder from Bella Coola in Saturday's single-A provincial championship game.The second-ranked Eagles earned their berth in the final with decisive wins over Victoria's St. Margaret's School Cardi...
Mar 01, 2026
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Iran Conflict
'At first I cried': How Iranian Canadians are reacting to the U.S. strikes in Iran
VANCOUVER - Iranian Canadians rallied in a number of cities over the weekend, with some expressing words of elation and support over the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.The strikes began Saturday morning and appeared to target areas of downtown Tehran, which included locations linked to Iran's leadership.U.S. Presiden...
Mar 01, 2026
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Spruce Kings 9 Eagles 6
Spruce Kings beat Eagles in goal fest to pick up fourth win in a row
PRINCE GEORGE - Ryan Wachtel scored a hat trick while Ben Vreugdenhil chipped in with four points as the Prince George Spruce Kings beat the Surrey Eagles 9-6 in a Saturday (Feb. 28) night goal fest at Kopar Memorial Arena.It's the Spruce Kings fourth win in a row, and they look to solidify their spot atop the BCHL's C...
Mar 01, 2026
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