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March 26, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Kodiaks annual general meeting painted a bleak picture for the future of the franchise. Plus a source of city energy could see another private customer, but is there enough energy to support everyone? And a new Guinness world record was set in Quesnel, and it was a tasty one!
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Carrots, butter, and a crazy idea: how one man's 80th became a world record
QUESNEL - Most people celebrate their 80th birthday with a cake, but for one Quesnel resident, it meant breaking a world record. Ted Martindale baked what could be the biggest carrot cake ever, and this week, he's sharing every bit of it with his community.The cake weighed six thousand pounds, measured seventeen feet s...
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District Energy System
Telus aims to join District Energy system
PRINCE GEORGE - It all starts at Lakeland Mills on River Road. An underground loop made up of more than three kilometres of piping from the mill, delivering heat to Prince George's Downtown Energy Centre, which pumps the hot water through the system. The whole concept of a district energy system was built in the first ...
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Fraud
Beware of 'heartbreaker' posts - RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE - As part of Fraud Prevention Month, Prince George RCMP is cautioning the public to be wary of sharing or forwarding a particular type of social media post known as a "heartbreaker" post.In this type of bait-and-switch scam, the original poster is usually asking for help in finding the owners of...
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March 26, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
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Carrots, butter, and a crazy idea: how one man's 80th became a world record
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District Energy System
Telus aims to join District Energy system
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Fraud
Beware of 'heartbreaker' posts - RCMP
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POTENTIAL CAMPUS CLOSURE
TRU Board of Governors to consider potential closure of Williams Lake Campus
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Prince George

POTENTIAL CAMPUS CLOSURE
TRU Board of Governors to consider potential closure of Williams Lake Campus
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) Williams Lake campus is on the chopping block as the university continues to navigate what it calls a "period of unprecedented financial challenges." The university says it is still under "significant pressure" to reduce its costs primarily due to the Fe...
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Suspicious death
Person of interest identified in suspicious death investigation
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is seeking the public's help in furthering its investigation into a suspicious death.On September 27, 2024, Mounties responded to a house fire on the 2000-block of Quince Street. When the fire was extinguished, a person was found dead inside the home. Investigators deemed the death su...
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Men's mental health
Men's mental health highlighted as key focus following toxic drug death report
PRINCE GEORGE - A report earlier this month revealed that of the 150 deaths linked to toxic drugs, 80% of those were male. Noah Marquette, a Prince George Community Outreach and Men's Support Services Worker, believes the disproportionate amount of men impacted by the toxic drug crisis is largely in part due to men's m...
Mar 26, 2026
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Wanted Wednesday
Man wanted for alleged driving offences
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP needs the public's help locating a wanted man.Police say 41-year-old Bradley Arthur Denie Collier is wanted on one endorsed warrant for the following:Driving while prohibited (MVA)Driving while license suspended (MVA)Bradley Arthur Denie Collier is described as:5'10" (178 cm)144 ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct review concluded on Mayor Yu
PRINCE GEORGE - According to the City of Prince George's website, the Code of Conduct Bylaw "is grounded in five core principles: integrity, accountability, leadership, respect, openness, and collaboration - helping to ensure Council Members act ethically, work together effectively, and maintain public trust."...
Mar 25, 2026
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Shooting update
RCMP update Moccasin Flats shooting investigation
PRINCE GEORGE - Local Mounties have provided an update regarding Sunday night's shooting incident at Moccasin Flats that left two people injured.Prince George RCMP says its been working diligently on this investigation and all parties involved, including the suspect, have been identified. Investigators believe this inc...
Mar 25, 2026
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Weather
City issues heavy snowfall declaration after 30 cm of snow falls in some areas
PRINCE GEORGE - The city of Prince George has issued a heavy snowfall declaration after approximately 30 centimetres of snow fell in higher elevation neighbourhoods over the past 24 hours.The City says snow clearing timelines will be extended as crews work around the clock to improve road safety adding crews are expect...
Mar 25, 2026
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seeking information
Update: RCMP need your help in Yellowhead Bridge investigation
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: Prince George RCMP says that the individual has been located and is safe and sound. RCMP would like to thank the media and public for their assistance. Earlier: Prince George RCMP is seeking the public's help in furthering its investigation that started this past Saturday (March 21) on Highway 16...
Mar 25, 2026
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March 24, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia gave a presentation to Prince George City Council Monday night, asking for their support, in advocating to the Province to allow them to develop land without paying commercial rates. Plus tax season is a headache for many of us, and if it feels overwhelming, t...
Mar 25, 2026
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Tax Season
Stressed about taxes? Local organization offers free help
PRINCE GEORGE - It's tax season, and if you're stressed about getting your taxes filed in time for the April 30 deadline, there are several local organizations offering free help. Among them is the Hart Pioneer Centre, offering a volunteer tax service for anyone on a low income."Every Monday from the beginning of ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Guy Felicella
The power of hope: First Nations gather to address the toxic drug crisis
PRINCE GEORGE - Carrier Sekani Family Services organized a meeting among several First Nations, local and provincial leaders, and community organizations to discuss how to address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Speaking at this event was Guy Felicella, a B.C. man who spent close to two decades battling addiction and ho...
Mar 24, 2026
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backcountry caution
Shoulder season can be dangerous: Four die in avalanches over the weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - This past weekend was deadly in B.C.'s backcountry. Four people died in two separate avalanches. Officials are warning that conditions may become even more dangerous as the season changes.Three heli-skiers died on Mount Knauss, north of Terrace, after they were caught in a slide on Sunday. Another skier...
Mar 24, 2026
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Structure fire
Structure fire on Cessna Road
PRINCE GEORGE - Fire destroyed a structure on Cessna Road early this morning (Tues).Prince George Fire Rescue crews from three halls responded to the fully involved fire in the 2800 block of Cessna Road at approximately 1:45 a.m.No one was injured in the fire with damages estimated at $60,000. The cause of the fire is ...
Mar 24, 2026
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To Your Health
To Your Health: New plan to cover diabetes and menopausal meds
PRINCE GEORGE - Hundreds of thousands of people in British Columbia are now getting help with their prescription medication costs. Starting March 1, a new national pharmacare plan pays the full cost of many diabetes medications and menopausal hormone therapies, with no deductible.Almost 570,000 British Columbians wi...
Mar 24, 2026
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UNBC Land Trust
UNBC gets Council support to make business case for development
PRINCE GEORGE - A delegation from the University of Northern BC went before Council looking for support for a future development endeavour and they got it wholeheartedly.As part of the university's original Land Trust, 47 acres of land was set aside across from the main campus for future use. The university has its sig...
Mar 24, 2026
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Weather
Winter storm warning issued for Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Prince George.Ten to 15 centimetres of snow is expected with the national forecaster warning the public to expect "hazardous winter conditions."With the windchill, expect lows of minus 15 to minus 20 degrees with the s...
Mar 23, 2026
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Local board game shop owner rolls the dice on building community
PRINCE GEORGE - As people spend more time on screens, one local shop is bringing folks together in person again. Shelf Life Games opened less than a year ago, and owner Jason Bell says face-to-face fun is making a real comeback.If you stop by Shelf Life Games on the weekend, you'll find every table busy high scho...
Mar 23, 2026
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Crime
Two injured in Moccasin Flats shooting
PRINCE GEORGE - Two people were injured in a shooting at Moccasin Flats Sunday night.Prince George RCMP received a report of shots fired in the area just after 7 p.m. When they arrived, they found two people inside a trailer suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospital for treatment of...
Mar 23, 2026
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March 20, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
PRINCE GEORGE - The 2024 Budget included $21 million in capital funding for an enhanced wildfire equipment depot in Prince George. That depot will be operational for the 2026 wildfire season. Plus many of the sales lost by alcohol are getting picked up by cannabis and the cannabis industry continues to see year-over-ye...
Mar 21, 2026
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Cannabis sales up
Cannabis sales picking up falling alcohol revenue
PRINCE GEORGE - Alcohol sales continue to drop year over year, and it appears much of that lost revenue is going into cannabis. Stats Canada reported cannabis sales saw an 11.5% increase in the 2024-25 fiscal sale, and Prince George retailers say the national trend is certainly reflected locally."We're seeing a lo...
Mar 20, 2026
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Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market Coupons much appreciated
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a program that is nearly a decade old and it helps thousands across the province and hundreds locally. The Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program began in 2007 as a pilot project operating in each of the regional health authorities. The Ministry of Health began funding the program in 2012. Since ...
Mar 20, 2026
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Bottle Drive
UNBC students supporting domestic abuse victim this weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - The University of Northern British Columbia's Timberwolves Student Athlete Society (TSAS) is preparing to raise funds this weekend through a bottle drive for Bianca Encina-Prosser and her two children, the TSAS's MVP for the 2025-26 school year. Encina-Prosser and her children have recently escaped dome...
Mar 20, 2026
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community
Proposed six-storey development could bring new homes and preserve Studio 2880
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George city council is about to review a major zoning change that could add new housing and help preserve a local arts hub.A city-owned property on 15th Avenue may soon become a six-storey, mixed-use building. City staff suggest changing the zoning from institutional to mid-rise residential...
Mar 20, 2026
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bc wildfire service
New $21M wildfire equipment depot opens in Prince George ahead of 2026 wildfire season
PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's wildfire service is getting a major boost ahead of the 2026 fire season. A new, larger equipment depot in Prince George is now operational, and officials say it could make a critical difference when the next big fire breaks out in the north. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has received...
Mar 20, 2026
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