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Pandemic Friendly Entertainment becomes part of COVID-19 history

PRINCE GEORGE - If you haven't attended one of Dave Horton's pandemic-friendly events, odds are you probably know someone who has here in the city. In his own words, "bored man entertains himself, and...

May 14, 2021

BCNE not going anywhere, gearing up for return in 2022

PRINCE GEORGE - The sales of Silver Stetson's will have to wait until 2022 along with amusement rides and other activities at one of the longest standing traditions in Prince George.The BC Northern Ex...

May 14, 2021

BC SPCA launches 'Camp @ Home' for kids this summer

PRINCE GEORGE - If you're looking to get your kids involved in BC SPCA summer camps you can now do so right from the comfort of your own home.Due to COVID-19, the programs have moved virtually once ag...

May 10, 2021

Local comedian making the best of pandemic

PRINCE GEORGE - It wasn't long ago that Prince George native Alex Mackenzie had big plans for his comedy career.That was back in July 2019 to be exact. CKPG News was there to interview Mackenzie when ...

May 07, 2021

Prepare for emergencies

PRINCE GEORGE - While this is Emergency Preparedness Week, the City and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George say residents need to be prepared for an emergency 24/7, 365 days a week.The City re...

May 06, 2021

Little Prince pulled out of hibernation for maintenance

PRINCE GEORGE - It didn't end up running last year due to COVID-19, but there are hopes it will this year.Locals helped do that maintenance on Wednesday, re-doing wheel bearings, and replacing sheet m...

May 05, 2021

Film Director Wendy Ord falling in love with PG ahead of production

PRINCE GEORGE - Wendy Ord had never been to Prince George prior to her visit for 'The Way to The Heart', but now she says her love affair with the city and region is already in full swing."I've never ...

May 05, 2021

Census forms are back

PRINCE GEORGE - Yellow envelopes from StatsCan are starting to appear in mailboxes across the country. It is time to fill out the census, something that is done every five years. And for municipalitie...

May 05, 2021

Local businesses working together to overcome patio challenges

PRINCE GEORGE - With current health restrictions prohibiting indoor dining, restaurants have been forced to move outdoors or do take-out or delivery in order to operate.That has created a challenge bu...

May 03, 2021

Dutch flag-raising brings back memories for local woman

PRINCE GEORGE - A flag-raising ceremony was held for about a dozen people at City Hall on Friday, many looked on, flooded with memories as the Holland anthem played.Betty Bekkering was one of them, re...

Apr 30, 2021