News in August 2026
53 headlines from 11 local sources, newest first. Each links to the original story.
Monday, August 31
- Ten years into the toxic drug crisis: A peer‑led success reflection
Northern Health ·
- Public Notice: 2239 Croft Road
City of Prince George ·
Friday, August 28
- Chamber names finalists for this year's Business Excellence Awards
Prince George Citizen ·
- Staff spotlight: Priyanka Kantrod, Rehab Assistant in Dawson Creek
Northern Health ·
- The Climate Conversations: what's the psychological trick to beating climate despair?
UNBC ·
- Have you seen “Rise Above”?
Downtown Prince George ·
- UNBC launches new MBA in Sustainable Leadership
UNBC ·
Thursday, August 27
- Drug investigation yields cash, drugs and guns
Prince George RCMP ·
- College of New Caledonia launches Entrepreneur Mentorship Program to connect students with business leaders
College of New Caledonia ·
- No fear of the dark: CNC grad makes her mark in horror writing
College of New Caledonia ·
- Building a stronger tourism economy in northern B.C.
BC Gov News ·
- Overdose advisory: Quesnel
Northern Health ·
Wednesday, August 26
- Prince George’s Pride and Joy: Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Mr. PG!
Tourism Prince George ·
- Bulkley Valley District Hospital: Joy matters
Northern Health ·
Tuesday, August 25
Sunday, August 23
- New Performing Arts Series set to begin this fall
Prince George Citizen ·
Friday, August 21
- The Climate Conversations: We've been talking about climate change since 1837.
UNBC ·
- Emergency aircraft landing on Foothills Boulevard
Prince George RCMP ·
- Prince George company sues developer of wood pellet plant
Prince George Citizen ·
Thursday, August 20
- Missing youth located
Prince George RCMP ·
- Tour de North momentum builds as riders take on escorted training ride this weekend
Prince George RCMP ·
- Hixon Recreational Park Property Use Agreement
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
- 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
- Board meeting highlights
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
Wednesday, August 19
- Notice of special meeting for Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
Tuesday, August 18
- Regular Council Meeting - August 17, 2026
City of Prince George ·
- Agricultural Land Reserve Application 106963
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
- Agricultural Land Reserve Application 107545
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
Monday, August 17
- Police looking for witnesses to hit and run incident
Prince George RCMP ·
- Problem Oriented Policing team seizes drugs during traffic stop downtown
Prince George RCMP ·
- Celebrating 2026 Preceptor Award recipient, Ann Marie MacIsaac
Northern Health ·
- 155 George Street office closed for construction August 24 to 26
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
Sunday, August 16
- This is Prince George, the home of UNBC's main campus
UNBC ·
- Author tackles tough subject in new book
Prince George Citizen ·
Saturday, August 15
- Legends Live! goes country for tribute show
Prince George Citizen ·
- First Little Free Library has a second chance after being torched
Prince George Citizen ·
Friday, August 14
Wednesday, August 12
- Pedestrian in hospital after being struck by vehicle, police investigating
Prince George RCMP ·
Tuesday, August 11
- Local school to host live Emergency Response Team training exercise
School District 57 ·
- Local school to host live Emergency Response Team training exercise
Prince George RCMP ·
- Living life with a creative art, mind, heart and soul
Prince George Citizen ·
- Behind the Screen: Prince George Filming Locations
Tourism Prince George ·
Monday, August 10
- Wayfinding Project
College of New Caledonia ·
Sunday, August 9
- Literary community celebrates local writers with dual anthology launch
Prince George Citizen ·
Friday, August 7
- Dr. Nancy Stevens - The Climate Conversations
UNBC ·
- Missing 37-year-old man located
Prince George RCMP ·
Thursday, August 6
- 2026 General Local Election Notice of Nomination for Electoral Areas
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
- 2026 General Local Election Notice of Nomination for Bear Lake Local Community
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George ·
Wednesday, August 5
- Discover Birdwatching in Prince George!
Tourism Prince George ·
- Getting training for transportation careers in Quesnel
BC Gov News ·
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