The City of Prince George's 2026 financial plan, which includes a 4.94 percent tax hike for homeowners, is up for final reading at Council Monday night. The City is required to present a financial plan to the province later this week. Plus, British Columbia is growing stronger roots in global wood markets, investing mo...

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a former City of Prince George employee. Plus, Tumbler Ridge starts to put together the pieces following February's tragedy. And, the UNBC Timberwhales, the underwater hockey team for UNBC, gear up to play in Nationals later this month

Two new grocery stores are set to arrive in Prince George in the months ahead, as FreshCo and NoFrills will be a new addition to the city's landscape. Plus, Artemis Gold is reporting a strong start to 2026, with more than 61-thousand ounces of gold produced in the first quarter at its Blackwater Mine, southwest of Prin...

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has announced its biggest fundraising campaign yet to raise $55 million worth of cardiac care equipment for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower project. Plus, Statistics Canada has started the 2026 Census, and officials say your answers could influence decisions like where new hospi...

PRINCE GEORGE- Spirit Day is a 12-hour radiothon hosted by 101.3 The River and 99.3 Rewind Radio at Northland Dodge, that is targeting a number of projects, including improved cardiac care and other healthcare initiatives. Plus a car crash this morning broke a power pole and left more than 600 North Nechako residents w...

PRINCE GEORGE - Years of mill closures have reduced the tax base that once supported Mackenzie. Now, residents are dealing with a second big property tax increase, and a planned provincial cut may make things worse. Plus RCMP officers conducted a drug investigation in Prince George earlier this week, targeting two home...

A new program is aimed at helping seniors stay in their homes for longer. Plus, a school in northern B.C. is breaking new ground with its new language program. Peden Hill Elementary in Prince George is now offering the first Punjabi class in School District 57. And, with warmer weather, City crews are getting prepared ...

Damages are estimated at one million dollars in the early morning fire that destroyed Nelly's Pub and Northwood Plaza Hotel. Plus, one resident had to be rescued from the second floor of a multi-unit residential fire on Domano Blvd., Tuesday night. And, a partnership between trappers, First Nations and hunters in Briti...

The College of New Caledonia's leadership speaks to the latest budget, bringing cuts and job losses. Plus, What goes into being an RCMP dispatcher? we have an inside look at the challenges, and rewards, of the job. And, even though It's only April, wildfire season across the province is already in full swing.

PRINCE GEORGE - The federal government has approved a $4-billion plan by Enbridge to expand an existing natural gas pipeline in British Columbia, a move that demonstrates a greater "sense of purpose" from Ottawa toward bolstering Canada's status as a global energy exporter. Plus the Prince George Kodiaks have...

PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government's plan to recruit healthcare professionals from the US is showing results and 31 healthcare professionals have come to the Northern Health region, plus, St. Vincent de Paul is in need of volunteers to help with various roles in the organization, and is putting out a call for he...

The federal government's decision to cut the number of international students into Canada is having unwanted consequences. Plus, federal Culture Minister Marc Miller says Canada is very seriously considering a social media ban, setting 16 as the minimum age to access social media accounts. Locally, the possibility of a...

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Peer Guardians is a peer-led harm reduction and advocacy organization based in Prince George, and they are asking the city to use civic facilities or infrastructure to store equipment. Plus four AEDs have been stolen recently from Masich Place Stadium, creating a financial burden due to the pri...

Northern Health says the new triage system at the Prince George Urgent and Primary Care Centre is helping thousands of patients each month and easing the load on the ER. Plus, a recent survey across B.C. has revealed how much money business improvement associations' are spending. And, the Canadian Union of Postal Worke...

PRINCE GEORGE - An influx of workers will be in Prince George due to a huge construction project, how will the city handle it? Plus weather experts say the rest of the year could see "super" El Niño conditions, what does this mean for Prince George? And an unexpected, but welcome, show of support for t...

Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products, owned by local business owner John Brink, is on an extended curtailment, and dozens have been laid off. And, School District 57's board of education passed a capital budget for minor capital projects for the 2026-27 school year that will see the district get almost $2.2 million from ...

Prince George RCMP seize guns, ammo, and body armour while executing a search warrant on a residence. And, two local gymnasts are preparing for the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championship later this month. Plus, the Prince George Spruce Kings sent the Langley Rivermen packing in game 7 of their first round matchup.

PRINCE GEORGE - Today marked ten years since the provincial government announced the toxic drug crisis a public health emergency, and a decade later, it has claimed close to twenty thousand lives and a demonstration was held in Prince George to recognize the day. Plus a woman in Prince George who is living on the stree...

The Prince George Kodiaks Football Club will take the field this summer, despite recent off-field turmoil that's plagued the franchise over the past several months. Plus, Prince George City Councillors will get an update on what staff heard during a survey around downtown washrooms at their meeting on Monday. And the P...

PRINCE GEORGE - Carrier Sekani Family Services unveiled their Pillar of Hope today at Cottonwood Island Park. Plus a man from Vanderhoof may be changing how wildfires are fought around the world. Ron Fawcett spent three years building a machine that lets one person do the work of a full crew. And the Conservative Party...

Thursday was the final day of the 20th anniversary Highway of Tears symposium. Plus, a Quesnel woman is upset with ICBC for what she says is a severe shortage in support she should have received following a motor vehicle incident. Despite losing her leg at the hip as a result, ICBC did not deem her injuries to be a &qu...

Day two of the 20th anniversary Highway of Tears symposium explored the theme of "Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going" through keynote addresses, panel discussions, as well as visits from federal and provincial ministers. Plus, a damning new report released by COFI ahead of their annual conven...

Carrier Sekani Family Services is hosting the 20th Anniversary Highway of Tears Symposium this week. Plus, a commercial fire in the 2200 block of the Hart Highway, early Monday morning, caused $150,000 in damages. And, former President of the Prince George Kodiaks Craig Briere is speaking to CKPG News about the events ...

We will have local reaction to the provincial government's decision to suspend DRIPA. Plus, the longtime coach of the Prince George Barracudas Swim Club is calling it a career. And, while the snow pack levels are well above average for this coming spring, it may not help with ground water levels in many areas of the Ne...

PRINCE GEORGE - An environmental group is questioning Prince George City Council's support of a proposed new development. Plus a new service from the city is offering a map of cemeteries, providing locations and historical data. And the Prince George Spruce Kings are preparing to host the first round of the playoffs.

Prince George - The north-south rail line, connecting communities across B.C., could see a significant change, causing concern for several communities. Plus the Federal NDP have elected a new leader with strong stances, we have the local reaction. And the CN Centre was rocking for the Cougars WHL playoffs opening weeke...

PRINCE GEORGE - A petition launched by the city of P rince George aims to take the federal government to task regarding crime. Plus as the arts council seeks to redevelop studio 2880, what does the future hold for Prince George's arts spaces? And It's a whiteout at the CN Centre as the Prince George cougars prepare for...

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!