PRINCE GEORGE - The University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) celebrated the opening of its new Ronald McDonald House Family room on December fourth. This space gives families a chance to stay with their children when their children are in the hospital, keeping families together during challenging times."When f...

PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Prince George RCMP confirms an arson investigation is underway in relation to the apartment fire on Queensway Thursday.Cpl. Lorne Smith told CKPG News that a suspect is in custody though charges have not been approved yet.He's unaware of any injuries.Earlier: Prince George Fire Rescue responded t...

VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader.This after 20 MLAs representing a majority of the 39-member caucus gave statements to a lawyer calling for him to step aside on Wednesday.He originally refused to do so but changed his mind on Thursday. ...

PRINCE GEORGE - More tough news for the forestry sector.Brink Forest Products has announced a temporary shutdown beginning December 11, 2025. Owner John Brink says 75-100 employees across the company's operations in Prince George, Vanderhoof, and Houston will be affected.Brink attributes the shutdown to U.S. tariffs, p...

KELOWNA - The Prince George Cougars defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Wednesday night in Kelowna before 4,247 fans at Prospera Place.Brock Souch's seventh marker of the year early in the second period ended up being the game winner. Other Cougar goals were scored by Carson Carels, Dmitri Yakutsenak, and Jett Lajoie.The ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Karly Comeau is the winner of the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society Dream Home Lottery.The home is located on Southridge Avenue and is valued at over $1 million with all tickets for the draw selling out.Beyond the chance to win the home, Hospice's Executive Director Donna Flood told CKPG las...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Secondary School (PGSS) saw its grade 12 students present their annual capstone projects, and among the many students hoping to share their passions and interests is Hannah Clark, a student who's right arm was left mostly paralyzed following a quad accident."My capstone is about this ...

Miracle on Third PRINCE GEORGE - Miracle on Third is an annual drive-thru donation event and fundraising marathon. The event aims to support a different local non-profit organization each year by gathering cash, goods, and raising awareness for their cause. The initiative brings the community together during the holida...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP needs your help locating wanted 42-year-old man Christopher Emmorey.RCMP say Emmorey is wanted for three counts of mischief under $5,000, theft, and for failure to comply with a probation order.Emmorrey is described as:5'7"144 lbBrown hairBlue eyesTattoo on right upper arm of a d...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is seeking dash cam footage as part of its investigation into a fatal crash Tuesday evening on Highway 16 West just past Isle Pierre Road.The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. and involved a grey Volkswagen Jetta and a grey GMC Sierra. When police officers arrived on location, they...

PRINCE GEORGE - A structure fire early Wednesday morning on the 1700 block of 9th Avenue caused $200,000 in damages.Prince George Fire Rescue responded at approximately 3 a.m. to find a single-family dwelling with heavy flames and smoke coming from the back of the building.No one was home at the time. Quick work knocke...

On Demand A motion about accelerating development approvals, devolved into a discussion about credibility of the Development Services department at City Council Monday night. Plus City council once again voted to not reconsider a motion to find alternatives for the upcoming two-year Aquatic Centre closure and Prince Ge...

Marks 50 years PRINCE GEORGE -For over fifty years, a nonprofit organization in Prince George has been dedicated to ensuring that residents can travel safely, reliably, and with dignity. Today, we spotlight the Carefree Society, an organization that continues to adapt and grow in response to the community's evolving ne...

PRINCE GEORGE - A 52-year-old Prince George man has been arrested and is facing multiple charges in relation to a residential break and enter incident. Prince George RCMP say that Jason, Edward Boone was arrested on November 27, 2025 after video surveillance at a home captured a distinctive vehicle that police officers...

PRINCE GEORGE - Candy Cane Lane, and the surrounding area, has become well-known in Prince George for its extravagant Christmas light displays and being a community favourite location to get in the Christmas spirit. And one home located on the outskirts of Candy Cane Lane is using its incredible light display to raise ...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue doused a structure fire just after midnight Tuesday morning on the 8000-block of the Hart Highway.Crews from three halls arrived to find the structure fully involved with smoke and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.Damages are estimated at $100,000 and the c...

PRINCE GEORGE - Councillor Kyle Sampson put a forward a motion at Monday night's council meeting that would see administration design a "Fast-Track PG" pilot program that can be implemented as soon as practicable to, among others, accelerate building and development approvals.This pilot program would among ot...

PRINCE GEORGE - On this week's To Your Health, we are taking a closer look at a medication that has been making headlines around the world, Ozempic. You may have heard of it, but what exactly is it, and why is it garnering so much attention?Ozempic is a prescription medication that was originally developed to help adul...

PRINCE GEORGE - The two-year closure of the Aquatic Centre was brought up yet again at City Council on Monday night.Mayor Simon Yu, using Section 131 of the Community Charter, required Council to reconsider a matter that was already voted on. At the November 3, 2025 Council Meeting, the following motion was defeated:&q...

CKPG News on Demand: Dec 1, 2025 The Duchess Park Condors won the provincial championships in a hard fought, back and forth match. Plus it's the Holiday season, and with that police are advising you to keep a close eye out for Porch Pirates. And devastating news from the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, as the 2026 Olympic W...

CKPG News on Demand: Dec 1, 2025 On CKPG News for December 1, 2025: The Duchess Park Condors won the provincial championships in a hard fought, back and forth match. Plus, it's the holiday season, and with that police are advising you to keep a close eye out for Porch Pirates. And devastating news from the Caledonia No...

PRINCE GEORGE- With the Holiday season arriving comes a higher volume in home deliveries and with this increase comes package thefts. The Prince George RCMP have some tips and tricks to make sure those presents make it under the tree. " There's a few strategies that people can implement to try and help mitigate th...

PRINCE GEORGE - A significant change for Canada's Olympic hopefuls. The Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials, initially set for Prince George, will now take place at Sovereign Lake near Vernon. Organizers say the move was unavoidable. "I think just with the way that the forecasts have been, have been rea...

30 years, the Civic Light Up PRINCE GEORGE - A cherished holiday tradition illuminated downtown Friday night as hundreds gathered to celebrate the official kickoff of the season. For three decades, the Civic Light Up has united families, and this year, the community truly came together. The Canada Games Plaza buzzed wi...

Prince George - Prince George residents woke up to the sound of shovels and snow blowers Monday morning as it received its first significant snowfall of the year.Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Derek Lee says there was seven centimetres of snow measured at Prince George Airport and according to thir...

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George City Council will potentially embark on another debate over the upcoming two-year shutdown of the Aquatic Centre. Mayor Simon Yu is using his power under Section 131 of the Community Charter to bring back the motion that was defeated 6-3 on Nov. 3 for reconsideration during Monday's (Dec. ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Duchess Park Condors have won a provincial AA boys volleyball title. The Condors held on to beat the Richmond Christian Eagles in five sets during Saturday's (Nov. 29) gold-medal match at the College of New Caledonia. Duchess Park won the first two sets 25-23, 25-21 before Richmond Christian bounced...

PRINCE GEORGE - Another defeat for the UNBC basketball teams as they couldn't keep up pace with the powerhouse Victoria Vikes in Canada West action Saturday (Nov. 29) at the Northern Sports Centre.The UNBC men wrapped up their slate of home games in the first half of the Canada West season with a 98-71 loss to the Vike...