Day of Mourning
"One fatality is too many:" National Day of Mourning to call for safer work conditions
PRINCE GEORGE - The National Day of Mourning is coming up on April 28, and in Prince George it will be commemorated at the Worker's Memorial Statue in Connaught Park. With a theme of "Safe work now!" this year's Day of Mourning will not only remember those we've lost on the job, but also raise awareness and c...
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PORTLAND PREVIEW
Portland Winterhawks "excited" for series against Prince George Cougars
PRINCE GEORGE - The Portland Winterhawks took to the CN Centre Ice Friday morning getting ready to play the first game of the Western Conference Finals. Portland has yet to lose a game so far this playoffs sweeping both their previous opponents in the Victoria Royals and Everett Silvertips. Now comes their toughest tas...
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CKPG Today Community
Shred-It event for Northern BC Crime Stoppers set for Saturday
If you need to shred your sensitive documents look no further than the giant shredders ready for action on behalf of Northern BC Crime Stoppers this Saturday at PGSS. Drive-thru from 10 until 2 by donation.
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CKPG Today Fun Stuff
Catching up with Cougars superfan Myles Thrift who's ready to SHOUT!
During this historic Cougars run super fans have continued to come out and get the team and fans fired up! We caught up with one of the longest serving Cougars fans out there Myles Thrift! You may know Myles from his iconic pump up dance to the song 'Shout'!
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SHUTOUT VICTORY
Ravensbergen, Cougars blank Winterhawks to take lead in Western Conference final
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Day of Mourning
"One fatality is too many:" National Day of Mourning to call for safer work conditions
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PORTLAND PREVIEW
Portland Winterhawks "excited" for series against Prince George Cougars
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Prisoner Turned Advocate
Former Prisoner Turned Advocate: Resident Fights for Disability Rights in Clothing
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Recreation
Active Living Market returns to Prince George
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Poll
Have you changed your winter tires yet?
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Prince George
SHUTOUT VICTORY
Ravensbergen, Cougars blank Winterhawks to take lead in Western Conference final
PRINCE GEORGE -- Joshua Ravensbergen is quickly becoming a local hero.The 17-year-old goaltender was magnificent for the Prince George Cougars in a 5-0 win over the Portland Winterhawks in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference final on Friday (April 26) at CN Centre.He stopped 33 shots to secure his third shutout of the...
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Day of Mourning
"One fatality is too many:" National Day of Mourning to call for safer work conditions
PRINCE GEORGE - The National Day of Mourning is coming up on April 28, and in Prince George it will be commemorated at the Worker's Memorial Statue in Connaught Park. With a theme of "Safe work now!" this year's Day of Mourning will not only remember those we've lost on the job, but also raise awareness and c...
14h ago
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PORTLAND PREVIEW
Portland Winterhawks "excited" for series against Prince George Cougars
PRINCE GEORGE - The Portland Winterhawks took to the CN Centre Ice Friday morning getting ready to play the first game of the Western Conference Finals. Portland has yet to lose a game so far this playoffs sweeping both their previous opponents in the Victoria Royals and Everett Silvertips. Now comes their toughest tas...
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Prisoner Turned Advocate
Former Prisoner Turned Advocate: Resident Fights for Disability Rights in Clothing
PRINCE GEORGE - Chris Duemo, a Prince George resident with a criminal past, has recently encountered a problem. He is unable to find work because of a disability, and now he is on a mission to change the law to help others in the same situation to find clothes that fit. He has plans to change the letter of the law. &qu...
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Northern BC
Transportation
Wildfire causes Highway closure just south of Chetwynd
CHETWYND -Update: Highway 97 just south of Chetwynd has reopened to single-lane alternating traffic.In addition to that, the evacuation order for the area has been lifted and an alert has been issued instead.Earlier: The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued an evacuation order for the Wildmare Creek near Che...
Apr 24, 2024
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UNBC Honorary degree
Internationally recognized musical artist receives honorary degree at UNBC
SMITHERS - Singing in both Spanish and English, Alex Cuba is an award-winning international musical artist from Cuba who will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Northern British Columbia during the 2024 Convocation ceremony at the Prince George campus on May 31. Previously receiving an hon...
Apr 22, 2024
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Recycling
Changes coming to recycling collection at Regional District transfer stations
PRINCE GEORGE - Starting the end of May, residents can expect changes when it comes to recycling collection According to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, the contractor who currently provides the recycling drop off bins and hauling services is unable to continue the service past May 31. "This means the...
Apr 19, 2024
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QUESNEL RIVER RUSH
The Quesnel River Rush set to make immediate impact on the KIJHL
QUESNEL - It was exciting news when the city of Quesnel announced they were the 3rd expansion team to join the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). The first time the city has had junior hockey since 2011.Tracy Mero will take the reigns as the new owner and president of the team after he bought and relo...
Apr 18, 2024
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Cariboo Region
Missing Person
Quesnel RCMP search for missing woman
CARIBOO-Quesnel RCMP are asking for your help in locating Haley Reimer, who was reported missing on April 18, 2024. Haley was believed to be seen in early April but her family has not heard from her in many months.Haley is described as:35 years5 ft 7 in (170 cm)135 lbs (61 kg)Blonde hairBlue eyesPolice have followed up...
Apr 25, 2024
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RCMP
Williams Lake RCMP ask for help tracking down two missing men
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. -Update: RCMP say that 82-year-old Tony Ayres has been located and is safe.The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.Earlier: Williams Lake RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating Jackie Ray Siemens, who was last seen on Thursday (April 18) .Siemens, 48, was last seen at th...
Apr 22, 2024
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BC Wildfires
Four weekend fires suspected to be human-caused
PRINCE GEORGE- The BC WIldfire Service says four fires that sparked over the weekend in the central Interior are suspected to be human-caused. That includes the two fires out in the Vanderhoof and Fort St James area, the fire on Chief Lake Road near Ness Lake and the Burgess Creek wildfire between Williams Lake and Que...
Apr 22, 2024
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MVI
Two-vehicle MVI on Highway 97 at Dragon Lake Road
QUESNEL - Quesnel RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 at Dragon Lake Road Tuesday morning (April 16).Officers arrived on scene at 7:30 a.m. to find a collision involving a pickup truck and an SUV."The SUV was attempting to cross Highway 97 from Dragon Lake Road when it was struck by the pickup ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Sports
SHUTOUT VICTORY
Ravensbergen, Cougars blank Winterhawks to take lead in Western Conference final
PRINCE GEORGE -- Joshua Ravensbergen is quickly becoming a local hero.The 17-year-old goaltender was magnificent for the Prince George Cougars in a 5-0 win over the Portland Winterhawks in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference final on Friday (April 26) at CN Centre.He stopped 33 shots to secure his third shutout of the...
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PORTLAND PREVIEW
Portland Winterhawks "excited" for series against Prince George Cougars
PRINCE GEORGE - The Portland Winterhawks took to the CN Centre Ice Friday morning getting ready to play the first game of the Western Conference Finals. Portland has yet to lose a game so far this playoffs sweeping both their previous opponents in the Victoria Royals and Everett Silvertips. Now comes their toughest tas...
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WHL
Prince George Cougars to host away game watch parties at CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars will host away game watch parties at CN Centre next week. They'll take place Monday and Wednesday for Games 3 and 4 in Portland. If Game 5 of the Western Conference Final is necessary, another watch party will take place next Thursday. The CN Centre concession and bars will als...
Apr 25, 2024
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Canada
Woman dies after head-on collision on highway west of Montreal
LACHUTE, Que. - Quebec provincial police say a 51-year-old woman has died after a head-on collision in the town of Lachute, roughly 50 kilometres west of Montreal, early this morning. Police spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies says preliminary information suggests a vehicle heading west on Quebec highway 50 en...
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Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for 'healing and reconciliation'
CALGARY - The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort. Maxime Faille, the lawyer for Sphenia Jones, says the goal is understanding - not money. "Sphenia is 80 years-old. S...
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'The world is too messy for bureaucratic hurdles': Canada still bars Afghanistan aid
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year. But by the time its new system is fully up and running, the Taliban will have been in control of the country for about three years. Humanitarian organizations say that's an interminable delay for those who need help, especiall...
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Planning a summer trip to Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine? You'll have to pay up.
MONTREAL - Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will come with an added cost. The small archipelago northeast of Prince Edward Island is introducing a $30 visitor fee...
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Globe wins seven newspaper awards; CP recognized for CSIS investigation
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the National Newspaper Awards, which were handed out on Friday night. The Globe won nods in seven of the 23 regular categories. La Presse and the Toronto Star both won three awards, and the Brandon Sun and the Narwhal each had two. Thirteen other news outlets received ...
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A list of NNA winners and finalists; Globe and Mail nabs seven
TORONTO - The National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Toronto on Friday night. Here is the complete list of the winners and finalists: Arts and Entertainment: Winner: Matt Simmons, Cara McKenna and Marty Clemens, IndigiNews and The Narwhal, for their feature about the return of a stolen totem pole to Nisga'a Natio...
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World
Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, destroying homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Injuries were reported but it wasn't yet clear if anyone was killed in the storm. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebra...
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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoided prison and was sentenced to probation Friday after his homicide conviction in the Black man's death, which helped fuel the 2020 racial injustice protests. Jeremy Cooper faced up to three years in prison. He administered a dose o...
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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall - his most definitive comment yet on the issue. Trump said he was ready, though he questioned Bidens's willingness. Biden's comment came during an interview with the Sirius XM ...
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