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Furever Friends
This adorable pudgy cat is looking for a home in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE- There is a lot to love with this three-year-old cat currently staying at the Prince George Humane Society. I don't mean metaphorically as Oscar looks like a cat who loves lasagna and hates mondays.Oscar was surrendered to the PG Humane Society as the previous owners struggled to manage his weight. Now on...
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Animal services
City and Humane Society begin partnership January 1
PRINCE GEORGE - A new partnership between the Prince George Humane Society and the City of Prince George goes into effect on January 1, 2025.A five-year contract has been signed by both parties with the option of a three-year renewal. It means the Humane Society will deliver animal shelter operations for the City.The H...
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Sports
Registration opens for 38th Prince George Iceman
PRINCE GEORGE - Registration has opened for the biggest multi-sport recreation event in Prince George.The 38th Annual Prince George Iceman takes place February 9, 2025 and organizers say it combines winter fun while showcasing our city's recreational activities. And they say there's fun for everyone."The PG Iceman...
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CN, railworkers strike new deal avoiding potential strike
OTTAWA - The union representing some 3,000 railworkers says it has reached a new deal with Canadian National Railway, averting the threat of another national rail strike.In a release Sunday (Dec. 22), Unifor says the new collective agreement is good for four years, though it did not say how many members voted in favour...
Dec 22, 2024
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Furever Friends
This adorable pudgy cat is looking for a home in Prince George
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Animal services
City and Humane Society begin partnership January 1
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Sports
Registration opens for 38th Prince George Iceman
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CN, railworkers strike new deal avoiding potential strike
Dec 22, 2024
Retro Jerseys
Cougars to wear retro Ninja Turtles jerseys for Nickelodeon Night January 4
Dec 22, 2024
Prince George
Retro Jerseys
Cougars to wear retro Ninja Turtles jerseys for Nickelodeon Night January 4
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars will be wearing special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jerseys when they play the Seattle Thunderbirds on Nickelodeon Night at CN Centre Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.Those retro jerseys will then be auctioned off with the proceeds going towards the Children's Miracle Network.It...
Dec 22, 2024
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Canada Post Update
Weekend deliveries in select cities as Canada Post works to deliver parcels before Christmas
OTTAWA - Canada Post is making deliveries this weekend in select cities as it anticipates that a "significant portion" of items held up by the month-long strike will be delivered before Christmas."Canada Post has processed the parcels held in the postal system during the strike, with all these items now ...
Dec 22, 2024
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Wanted Man
RCMP still looking for information about wanted Prince George man
PRINCE GEORGE - The RCMP are still on the lookout for a 44-year-old Prince George man, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. It's the second time in a little over two weeks that police have asked for help in finding Rodney Abraham for being unlawfully at large. He is described as an Indigenous man, standing five-foot...
Dec 22, 2024
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Guilty verdict for man dealing fentanyl in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - A judge found a Prince George man guilty Friday, Dec. 20 in Provincial Court of two counts of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.Prince George RCMP arrested and seized drugs from Cody Allen Stovin, 40, before 11 p.m. on April 12, 2022, while he was under surveillance. He had just left...
Dec 21, 2024
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Spengler Cup
Former Spruce King to play for Canada at 2024 Spengler Cup
PRINCE GEORGE - A former Prince George Spruce King will play for Team Canada at this year's Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Layton Ahac, who was part of the Fred Page Cup and Doyle Cup winning team in 2018-19, was one of nine defencemen named to Canada's Spenger Cup roster Friday (Dec. 20). A third-round draft pick...
Dec 21, 2024
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Fog
Fog advisory across Prince George, Quesnel area
PRINCE GEORGE - A fog advisory is in place for Prince George and parts of the North Cariboo Saturday (Dec. 21) morning. Environment Canada says areas of dense fog have developed and are expected to linger through this morning. "Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero," the weather ag...
Dec 21, 2024
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Community
Prince George residents have adopted hundreds of animals according to two of the largest rescues
PRINCE GEORGE- The B.C. SPCA in Prince George and the Prince George Humane Society will be seeing some big changes in the New year. The Humane Society will now be taking over the Animal Shelter building for the City. The B.C. SPCA, on the other hand, will be moving to a community service model until they find a new loc...
Dec 21, 2024
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Looking for Justice
"I could see the last minutes of my dad's life:" Albert Poole's family looks for answers 1 year after hit and run
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been one year since Tsay Keh Dene elder Albert Poole died in a hit and run incident, as he passed away on December 19, 2023 on Chief Lake Road near Wildrose Road."I can still see the last minutes, seconds of my dad's life. When the truck hit him, I only remember looking across and seeing that ...
Dec 21, 2024
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Industry has a message for government
Industry has a message for government
PRINCE GEORGE - There are more than a dozen active mines in BC and nine other mines in active development, such as Artemis' Blackwater Gold. But a group of seven economic development associations, such as the Mining Association of BC, has sent a letter to the government, saying the province is falling behind economical...
Dec 20, 2024
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Transit adapts routes
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Transit is reminding riders there will be changes coming to schedules during the holidays.As school breaks for holidays, Routes 12 Parkridge, 96 Shas Ti Kelly Road via Nechako, 97 Shas Ti Kelly Road via John Hart Highway and any route denoted with an "U" and "F" in the Rider's Gui...
Dec 20, 2024
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Community
PG Humane Society is searching for people to foster a pet this holiday
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Humane Society is looking for people to open their hearts and homes this holiday by fostering a pet. The Humane Society's Home for the Holidays program is asking for volunteers to ensure an animal doesn't have to spend christmas in the shelter. Meanwhile, you can get experienced with pe...
Dec 20, 2024
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Downtown Future
"The organization would be dead:" Spruce Kings raise huge concerns over City's civic core concept plan
PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George's civic core concept plan has received mixed feedback, as some organizations are applauding the plan, while the Spruce Kings have raised serious concerns. The plan includes building a new Kopar Memorial Arena in the same location as the current one. If this were to happen, wher...
Dec 20, 2024
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Cariboo Cougars
Cariboo Cougars prepare for Circle K Classic tournament
PRINCE GEORGE- The U18 AAA Cariboo Cougars are preparing for their biggest tournament of the year, the Circle K Classic in Calgary. The tournament kicks of on December 27 and crowns a champion on New Years Day 2025.The tournament has produced more than 80 players to play in the NHL and many more that have gone on to pl...
Dec 20, 2024
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New BC NDP-Green deal: History repeating itself
PRINCE GEORGE - It wasn't all that long ago, that the Leader of the BC NDP, David Eby, and the Leader of the BC Greens, Sonia Furstenau, were adversaries. Fast forward two months and the two parties have inked the "Term Sheet for the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord." History repeating itself, ac...
Dec 19, 2024
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Sirens Cup
Third annual Sirens Cup set for January 25, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE - The third annual Sirens Cup Charity Hockey Game will take place at Kopar Memorial Arena on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m.The game will pit Prince George Fire Rescue against the Prince George RCMP. The funds raised through ticket sales and during the game will be split evenly between Cops for Cancer Tour...
Dec 19, 2024
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Crime
Houston stabbing victim airlifted to UHNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - A 33-year-old Houston BC resident was airlifted to UHNBC in Prince George early Wednesday morning after he was stabbed.RCMP have arrested a 36-year-old male in connection with the incident who's facing an aggravated assault with a weapon charge. He's due to appear in court Thursday (Dec.19). The stabbin...
Dec 19, 2024
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Community
Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum hosts celebration of lights
PRINCE GEORGE -Take part in the holiday cheer with the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum's Celebration of Lights. The annual fundraiser takes place from December 18-23 and December 27-30 and gives you the chance to get some perfect festive photos.Tour through the museum park and delight in over 150,000 lights an...
Dec 19, 2024
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Fox Drive
Potential improvements on the way for Fox Drive
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents of Fox Drive received some welcome news during this week's City Council meeting, as Council passed a motion approving a motion to pave the road. It's a move Councillor Tim Bennett has been strongly requested by people living in the area."There's been a lot of consultation back and forth w...
Dec 19, 2024
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Downtown Security Cameras
Highly anticipated security cameras coming to downtown Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Many downtown business owners are applauding Prince George City Council's decision to approve a pilot project to bring more security cameras to downtown."We're very happy about that, it's a great start. We can at least launch the program and I believe we'll certainly show that it's very successful,...
Dec 19, 2024
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PGFNC gears up to feed hundreds
PRINCE GEORGE - Dolley after dolley came through the doors at the Prince George Friendship Centre Wednesday (Dec.18) as volunteers from the centre and the United Way BC are gearing up to build food hampers. "For years and years, Prince George Native Friendship Center has relied on the wonderful donations from the ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Wanted Wednesday
Woman wanted on multiple charges including mischief and theft
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP need your help finding a wanted woman.Police say 36-year-old Jessie Lynn Giroux is wanted on two endorsed and three unendorsed warrants for the following:Fail to comply with probation orderTheft under $5000 (three counts)Breach of undertakingMischief under $5000Jessie Lynn Giroux is d...
Dec 18, 2024
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To Your Health
City of Prince George releases recreation guide to help you keep active this winter
PRINCE GEORGE- From pickleball indoors to cross country skiing in Prince George's back country, there is something that will suite your fancy in the City of PG's recreation guide. They have partnered with a wide variety of local community associations looking to not only get you out of the house but active as well. Jud...
Dec 18, 2024
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City Centre Future
City Council begins shaping Prince George's future
PRINCE GEORGE - Mayor Simon Yu presented his vision for what Prince George's downtown could look like for generations to come, and it brought plenty of discussion among councillors as to what the future of Prince George could look like."It's a vision of how I see Prince George's position to the province, to Canada...
Dec 18, 2024
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Livestock vet attention welcome
PRINCE GEORGE - Approximately 4,086 cattle ranches operate in the province, making up five per cent of Canada's national cow herd. According to Statistics Canada, as of July 1st of last year, the BC cattle industry had over 600,000 head of cattle, mostly beef cattle. But there aren't enough livestock veterinarians to s...
Dec 17, 2024
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