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More than just a big piece of concrete: UHNBC's new parkade is open
The new parkade at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia has been open to hospital staff and the public for a couple of weeks now, and it's already starting to ease the parking headaches at the hospital. In late November, Just before the parkade opened, we were invited to check out all seven floors and 4...
Dec 04, 2025
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Your guide to the 2025 Festival of Trees
The red carpet has been rolled out at the CN Centre for the 2025 Festival of Trees and a special Whoville theme this year on from November 26 until November 30. As you can see the move has allowed more space for displays, vendors, and the kids zone with plenty of bits in between. Take a walk around and find out where t...
Nov 27, 2025
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Discover the science behind the northern lights and how experts predict when they'll appear
When you live in northern British Columbia, the odds are good you've had the chance to witness one of mother natures greatest spectacles, the iconic aurora borealis or as you may know them, the northern lights. Learn more about the science of this iconic display in the sky with Dr. Erik Jensen, the Chair of the Departm...
Nov 26, 2025
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Step into a cardio drumming class at the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre
If you haven't heard, cardio drumming is how folks are staying in shape and having fun while they're doing it these days, at least that's what the group who calls themselves cupcakes will tell you! Step into a cardio drumming class at the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, part of the offerings in the City of Prince George...
Nov 21, 2025
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Cooking up Cafe Europa theme at CNC's Kodiaks Restaurant
The Kodiaks Restaurant is back at the College of New Caledonia featuring dishes from pro cook students in a special 'Cafe Europa' theme! Step inside the kitchen, meet some of the city's future chefs, and find out how customers inside the restaurant were enjoying their meals!
Nov 20, 2025
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Meet the new drone flying for the City of Prince George and how it works
The City of Prince George has a new addition to its drone fleet! Meet the DJI Matrice service the city by providing a view from above many future projects. Learn how this new high-flying piece of technology works and some of the high-quality images it takes when its working with its main pilot Ben!
Nov 14, 2025
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Exploring the new playground at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
The brand-new playground at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park is officially open featuring a multi-level opportunity for playing and learning for kids of all ages. We step inside the new structure that was custom built for the site in Prince George to hear what the kids had to say about it.
Nov 13, 2025
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How cross-country skiers are staying ready before snow even hits the ground
Winter hasn't truly arrived in Prince George quite yet. We've seen some minor flurries here or there but no major snowfalls have been enough for cross-country skiing athletes to strap on their gear out at Otway. That's where roller-skiing comes in as athletes can stay ready for competition without any signs of snow fro...
Nov 04, 2025
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CKPG Today Halloween
Celebrating Halloween with face painting from MP Make Up Artistry
Halloween is a time of ultimate creativity from costumes, to decorations, and especially face paint or body art. We show you the transformation from blank canvas to a fierce tiger with Mandy from MP Make Up Artistry in our Halloween special.
Oct 31, 2025
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Prince George's Haunted Maze features circus theme this Halloween
The Haunted Maze is back in Prince George for its 8th year providing fun and frights at the Exhibition Grounds. The theme this year is circus related with several different segments of the maze to make you jump, scream, and possibly even laugh at whoever you entered the maze with. We step inside the maze on the show an...
Oct 30, 2025
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Reading a spooky story to kids at Heritage Elementary
The Halloween season is underway in all of our local schools and kids are getting in the mood through plenty of different ways whether it's crafting, art, or good old-fashioned storytelling. Catch a great tale of a vampire jam sandwich with Ms. Pauls class, plus the monster mash to round it out!
Oct 29, 2025
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Checking out 'Discovery Day' at UNBC including a talking mannequin
Future post-secondary students got a chance to check out the campus at the University of Northern British Columbia and all of the different faculties which included various hands-on demonstrations. We found ourselves discovering the nursing lab featuring Sylvester who tried to steal the show! Find out where your future...
Oct 27, 2025
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Raising the roof with the Bladerunners program at Kopar Administration
Kopar Administration in Prince George has a ton of programming geared towards getting locals the skills and training for future jobs or potentially just projects life may require like building a shed. We step into the BladeRunners: Raising Roofs program which is a free to attend 14-week Construction Training program fo...
Oct 24, 2025
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Taking a ghostly walk downtown Prince George with ghost guide Ian Gibbs
It may not seem like a super spooky location, mainly because Prince George as a city isn't that old, but spiritually there are some factors that help. We talk to Ian Gibbs the man behind PG Ghostly Walks for a walk of our own to a few locations downtown Prince George with some interesting backstories! Find more informa...
Oct 23, 2025
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Chopping it up with Bednesti Tree Services
One of the best parts of living in northern British Columbia is how close we are to nature. Sometimes it can be too close though, especially if your house is next to some trees that may need some attention. That's where the folks at Bednesti Tree Services come in and complete the job without you having to worry if your...
Oct 22, 2025
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Celebrating Craft Beer Month at Crossroads Tap & Kitchen
October is Craft Beer Month, a time to travel around to local breweries and taste the goodness that is brewed right here in our own backyard. Prince George is home to a number of breweries and distilleries including Crossroads Tap & Kitchen in College Heights which continues to offer selections of Crossroads Brewin...
Oct 17, 2025
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Cooking up falafel with students at DP Todd Secondary
Students are learning a lot inside the wall of DP Todd Secondary School in Prince George between reading, writing, and arithmetic, plus some more which we will show you today. Senior students at DP Todd are learning how to cook food from across the globe thanks to a special class offered by Mrs. Jenny Saunders, today i...
Oct 16, 2025
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Getting our brine on: Juicing up the perfect Thanksgiving feast at Chilako Meats
To have a great Thanksgiving spread you need to be organized, because brine time begins long before the cooking starts. We take you to Chilako Meats ahead of this savoury long weekend to show you part of the process behind what makes their signature hams and turkeys so tasty! If you're after one of these pieces of meat...
Oct 09, 2025
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CKPG Today Out and About
Out and About: Up close with PG Highway Rescue and their highway rescue tools
Every second counts when the PG Highway Rescue team gets the call. This small but mighty crew is ready for anything from car crashes to complex rescues on roads across the Prince George region. We go behind the scenes with one of their members on a special edition of Out and About for a closer look at the lifesaving to...
Oct 08, 2025
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Highlighting the importance of fire prevention with PG-Fire Rescue
This week marks National Fire Prevention Week with 2025's theme being "Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home." This theme aims to educate people about safely using lithium-ion batteries, and emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling these batteries safely. We to...
Oct 06, 2025
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A dive into the art of orthodontics at Lo Elliott Orthodontics
Having a nice smile is an important feature, it's one of those things that can help give you a great first impression to whoever you may meet! Unfortunately, often that smile doesn't happen naturally, it needs some help to really shine and that's where Lo Elliott Orthodontics come in. We paid the clinic a visit and lea...
Oct 03, 2025
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Step inside Stretch and Fetch Animal Rehabilitation
Just like you, your dog or cat may also have a sore hip, or a bad back. You may find yourself wondering what you can do about that, whether it's treatment, or rest, there are many questions. Some of those questions can be answered by the folks at Stretch and Fetch Animal Rehabilitation who are used to helping pets in P...
Oct 01, 2025
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Inside the Canadian Sport School at the Northern Sports Centre
The Canadian Sport School offers student athletes and para-athletes on a high performance pathway in grades 10-12 an opportunity to balance their academic course load and dry-land strength and conditioning training in a structured, yet flexible environment. Prince George provides the only opportunity for athletes to tr...
Sep 29, 2025
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Primetime Wrestling returns with face painting frenzy this weekend
Primetime Wrestling is back at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre this weekend with some titles on the line! A tag team match will headline the action on Friday night along with a face painting showdown on Saturday where wrestling fans are invited to try their best mauler face paint impression to win a pair ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Salvation Army Toy Run ready to roar down the road for kids on Sunday
The Salvation Army Toy Run is back for its 44th year to help collect toys for kids who need it this holiday season with help from riders across the region on Sunday September 28th. Starting at 11am, there will be chili, hot chocolate, & MOTORCYCLES! Santa will be on site, saying hello to all the kids and adults plu...
Sep 24, 2025
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Learn about where we live during National Forest Week
BC's National Forest Week is celebrated every year to raise awareness about where we live and to encourage Canadians to learn more about our forestry heritage. We have a Prince George based celebration and guided walk set for Saturday September 27th at the Willow River Interpretive Trail featuring knowledge from local ...
Sep 22, 2025
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"You've got your speed walk on." A day in the life as a hotel general manager
Hotels are a busy place, especially for a general manager. Our friends at the Prince George Sandman Hotel & Suites invited Caden to try out the job for a day to give a glimpse into the life of a general manager- nonstop movement!
Sep 17, 2025
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On patrol with the PG RCMP's Community Policing volunteers
Speeding in school zones is no joke, not only is it dangerous to all of the kids who may be just trying to get to class safely, it could also land you a ticket. We explain some school zone reminders for motorists, families, and kids, plus spend a special shift on patrol with the Prince George RCMP's Community Policing ...
Sep 16, 2025
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