Prince George

Weather Alerts
Freezing rain warning issued for Prince George-area, snowfall warning remains for Williston, Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada has replaced a snowfall warning for the Prince George area with a freezing rain warning.The weather agency says it has moderate confidence in its yellow-level warning that was issued Saturday (Dec. 13) morning. It is calling for patchy freezing rain in Prince George, McGregor and alon...
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Lougheed's buzzer-beater lifts Spruce Kings to fifth consecutive win
COQUITLAM - Marcus Lougheed beat the buzzer at the end of the third period to give the Prince George Spruce Kings a 4-3 win over the Coquitlam Express in Friday (Dec. 12) action in the BCHL.Lougheed's buzzer beater helped the 15-9-1 Spruce Kings extend their winning streak to five games, and their point streak to six g...
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WHL debutant Lewis backstops Cougars to shootout win over Blazers
PRINCE GEORGE - Preston Lewis stopped 23 of 27 shots in his WHL debut as the Prince George Cougars knocked off the Kamloops Blazers 5-4 in a shootout to pick up their sixth consecutive win at the CN Centre Friday (Dec. 12) night. The 19-year-old from Salmon Arm was called up from the Devon Xtreme in the AJHL and thrust...
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House Fire
Young couple "starting from zero" mourns loss of beloved pets in devastating house fire
PRINCE GEORGE - A young Prince George couple had their lives turned upside down on a day that began pretty routinely. On December 8, 2025, Brayden Carmichael was at work, while Elena Sutherland Tobin decided to do some Christmas shopping. However, tragedy would unexpectedly hit when Elena received a phone call that the...
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Prince George

Retail
Urban Planet opens Prince George location
PRINCE GEORGE - Retail giant Urban Planet opened its Prince George location Friday afternoon at Parkwood Place.The retailer boasts more than 100 locations across the country and caters to young men and women aged 16 to 24. It's located in the bottom floor of the space vacated by The Bay last spring. A manager at the Pa...
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MVI
MVI slows traffic on John Hart Bridge
PRINCE GEORGE - A single-vehicle crash briefly closed the southbound lane of the John Hart Bridge early Friday afternoon (Dec.12).It happened at 1:15 p.m. with a truck appearing to suffer front end damage. No word on the cause though conditions were icy at the time. A tow truck towed the truck from the scene. First res...
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Christmas event
Sensory friendly Christmas event to welcome all
PRINCE GEORGE - A sensory friendly Christmas event will be coming to Prince George this weekend. Autism BC and the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) are collaborating to host this event at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14."We're just having a sensory friend...
Dec 12, 2025
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Floor crossing
Doherty critical of floor crossing MP
OTTAWA - Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty has taken to social media to express his dismay that another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join the Liberal government.The floor crossing follows another one last month and leaves the Liberals just one seat shy of a parliamentary majority. Markham-U...
Dec 12, 2025
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Prince George Cougars
Cougars standouts heading to Team Canada Selection Camp
Prince George Cougars PRINCE GEORGE - Two Prince George Cougars are headed to Niagra Falls after being selected to attend to the team Canada World Junior Selection Camp. "Yeah I was pretty speechless" said Cougars defenseman Carson Carels when he found out he would be joining teammate Joshua Ravensbergen at c...
Dec 12, 2025
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Education
CNC begins 'workforce adjustment process'
PRINCE GEORGE - It's just two weeks from Christmas, and the College of New Caledonia has now begun what its calling its "workforce adjustment process," as required under its collective agreements.That adjustment process is expected to lead to layoffs though the exact number of job losses is unknown at this ti...
Dec 11, 2025
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Crime
Prince George Chamber of Commerce requests meeting with Eby to discuss downtown crime
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has invited British Columbia Premier David Eby to meet with local businesses to discuss ways to improve public safety in the community.The Chamber issued the invitation in a letter to the premier on Wednesday to coincide with his keynote speech at a BC Chamber of Co...
Dec 11, 2025
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MVI
Truck crashes through 10th Avenue fence
PRINCE GEORGE - No injuries in a two vehicle crash at Winnipeg Street and 10th Avenue. Prince George RCMP responded at around 10:20am Thursday morning to find one of the vehicles had gone through a fence. No word on the cause though conditions are slippery in the area.
Dec 11, 2025
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Sport
Major international biathlon event coming to Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George is about to receive a big economic boost.The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club has been chosen as host of a combined International Biathlon Union (IBU) Regional Event, Western Canadian Biathlon Championships, and BC Provincial Biathlon Championships from March 3-6, 2026.Organizers says this repres...
Dec 11, 2025
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On Demand
December 10, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
On Demand The Conservative Party of BC has set new critic and leadership responsibilities within the conservative caucus. Plus the BC RCMP is reporting a strong start to the "light up the province" campaign, which is focused on cracking down on impaired drivers. And a new art initiative is coming to Prince Ge...
Dec 11, 2025
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Art Project
From "eyesore" to beauty: new art project aims to help revitalize downtown
PRINCE GEORGE - A new art initiative is coming to downtown Prince George, in an effort to further contribute to downtown revitalization efforts. "Colour the Core" is calling for local artists to create a mural to cover a 69-feet-long fence at 1260 3rd Ave to beautify the area."It's going to enhance that ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Prince George Spruce Kings
Spruce Kings ride winning streak into crucial road matchups
Spruce Kings Weekend Preview PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings head into this weekends doubleheader with a lot on the line. Approaching the midway point of the season the Kings currently sit in second in the Coastal East Division two points behind Coquitlam and one point ahead of Langley and both happen to...
Dec 11, 2025
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Wanted Wednesday
RCMP say wanted man considered dangerous
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mounties need your help locating a man wanted on a raft of charges.Police say 43-year-old Andrew Woodcock is wanted for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, five counts for breach of a release order, careless use of a firearm, two counts o...
Dec 10, 2025
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Court
Accused in July hit-and-run in Prince George makes court appearance
PRINCE GEORGE - On Wednesday, December 10, the man charged in the death of Cops for Cancer rider Shane Kelly made one of his initial court appearances on the matter at the Prince George Law Courts.Thomas Leslie Philips is facing multiple charges including impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, impaired op...
Dec 10, 2025
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Community
7th annual Miracle on Third breaks fundraising record
PRINCE GEORGE - Pattison Media's 7th annual Miracle on Third fundraiser held on December 5 set a fundraising record.A final tally released on Wednesday, December 10 revealed the event brought in $19,000. The event's beneficiary was the Prince George Council of Seniors, with the cash donations going to support the organ...
Dec 10, 2025
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BC Politics
Prince George-Valemount MLA earns leadership role within Conservative caucus
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George-Valemount Conservative MLA Rosalyn Bird feels her background in the military will help her to succeed in her new role as Conservative Party of BC caucus whip.Bird spent over 20 years in the navy as a logistical officer and says her new role as whip complements that. Caucus whips are respon...
Dec 10, 2025
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On Demand
December 9, 2025: CKPG News on Demand
No December 9, 2025: CKPG News on Demand rthern Health is advising Prince George residents about new potential measles exposures in multiple locations including the Urgent and Primary Care Centre and UNBC. Plus charges have been laid in the Connaught Residences apartment building fire that took place last week, but pol...
Dec 10, 2025
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Science of Sport
Giant hockey pucks and leaf blowers: this isn't your typical science lesson
PRINCE GEORGE - The Spruceland Community School of the Arts hosted a unique science presentation today, and to say it isn't your typical lesson would be underselling. In an event that ended with a student riding a giant hockey puck being shot into a net, "The Science of Sport" hosted by Science World allowed ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Woodford family honours son's gift of life as BC Transplant marks 34 years of Operation Popcorn
PRINCE GEORGE - A holiday tradition with a lifesaving message is returning to UNHBC. Operation Popcorn is celebrating 34 years of thanking health care workers while encouraging thousands of residents to register as organ donors. After the loss of their son, Nick and Noreen Woodford make their way to UNHBC each Decembe...
Dec 09, 2025
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Weather
Snowfall warning in effect for Pine Pass
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Williston Region and Pine Pass.The national forecaster says 15 to 25 centimetres is expected to fall between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Environment Canada says 50 centimetres of snow fell between Sunday and Tuesday aft...
Dec 09, 2025
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Crime
Arson suspect facing multiple charges
Queensway Arson Charges PRINCE GEORGE - Forty-one-year-old Cody Stovin is facing multiple charges related to a fire at the Connaught Residences Apartment Tower last week.Stovin is accused of arson and was arrested last Thursday. Charges include possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, carrying a ...
Dec 09, 2025
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Health
Northern Health reports possible measles exposure locations
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health is reporting new potential measles exposure locations in Prince George.Two occurred at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre at Parkwood Place on November 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and again on December 2 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Another occurred at UNBC (various buildings) on Decembe...
Dec 09, 2025
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Structure fire
Firefighters douse structure fire in College Heights
PRINCE GEORGE - A structure fire in College Heights Monday afternoon caused an estimated $120,000 in damages.Prince George Fire Rescue responded to the home, located on the 6000 block of Simon Fraser Avenue, at approximately 4 p.m. to find heavy smoke inside the home. Fire crews doused the blaze on the main floor of th...
Dec 09, 2025
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Update: 42-year-old woman located
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP say Inga has been located and is safe and sound.Police are thanking the public and the media for their assistance in this case.Earlier: Prince George RCMP need the public's help locating a missing woman.Police say 42-year-old Inga Johnson of Prince George has not been seen since October 28,...
Dec 09, 2025
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