Prince George local news

CBC British Columbia

Valemount, B.C., mayor charged with sexual assault

The mayor of Valemount in northern B.C. has been charged with sexual assault, according to online court records. Owen Torgerson is expected to be acclaimed once again as the mayor of the village near the B.C.-Alberta…

CBC British Columbia

New anti-gang unit for northern B.C. launched in Prince George

A new regional anti-gang unit for northern B.C. has officially launched in Prince George, announced during a press conference on Thursday.

CBC British Columbia

Northern B.C. city calls for end to provincial e-scooter pilot program

Fort St. John is joining calls for B.C. to end its electric scooter pilot program, and roll out province-wide regulations and the funding to enforce them.

CKPG Today

Purple Lights campaign shines spotlight on domestic violence in Prince George

A purple flag is flying at Prince George City Hall as the Purple Lights campaign returns for a second year, encouraging northern...

CKPG Today

Simon Yu faces questions after publicly discussing confidential whistleblower complaint

Prince George Mayor Simon Yu is facing criticism after publicly revealing details about a confidential whistleblower complaint that wa...

CKPG Today

Spruce Kings looking to respond

PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Spruce Kings are hoping to turn lessons into results as they head back on the road for games against Surrey and Langle...

CKPG Today

UNBC political lecturer questions how much leaders’ debates really matter

A televised leaders' debate may be a fixture of an election campaign, but a University of Northern British Columbia political scientist says voters sh...

Prince George Citizen

Four councillors call for special meeting on confidential whistleblower information

Mayor Simon Yu previously disclosed information on a whistleblower complaint to The Citizen

Also covered byCKPG Today: Four Prince George councillors request special closed meeting over confidential matter (opens the publisher’s site)

CKPG Today

Bears intensify search for food

Conservation officer Sgt. Alicia Buchanan says that garbage, fruit left in yards, and pet food can attract bears as they look for food...

Prince George Citizen

Prince George records 36 suspected drug deaths so far in 2026

239 people died from toxic drug overdoses province-wide in July and August

Prince George Citizen

Cougars Kash in trade opportunity to acquire Andresen from Moose Jaw

Cats left winger Aiden Foster suspended for two games for illegal hit

Also covered byCKPG Today: Cougars acquire forward Kash Andresen from Moose Jaw (opens the publisher’s site),Prince George Cougars: Cougars Acquire Veteran Forward Kash Andresen from Moose Jaw (opens the publisher’s site)

Prince George Citizen

Northern-based gang enforcement team launches

The North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team will now operate in Northern BC

Also covered byCKPG Today: Dedicated gang enforcement team launched for Northern B.C. (opens the publisher’s site)

Prince George Citizen

Accused Tumbler Ridge mass-shooting co-conspirator indicted by Grand Jury in Seattle

A Grand Jury in Seattle indicted James Cody Bryant on Oct. 14 for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.

Prince George Citizen

Bird says urgency has increased as she pursues re-election

Rosalyn Bird is looking to be re-elected in Prince George-Valemount after winning in 2024

Prince George Citizen

Gunshot complaint leads RCMP to carelessly stored rifle in Fraser Lake

Kaylyn Christopher Ketlo was given a conditional discharge

Prince George Citizen

Local window artist just wants to bring the happy

Local artist wants to create joyful spaces for all to enjoy in Prince George

CKPG Today

Advance voting surges to new high in Prince George

Advance voting continues to draw strong numbers in Prince George, with 1,592 ballots cast Wednesday, the highest advance voting turnou...

Prince George Citizen

Mayoral candidates make final pitch at library forum

Eight of nine candidates gathered for the forum co-hosted by CBC Radio

Prince George Citizen

Transportation, infrastructure and economy top priorities for MLA Sheldon Clare

Prince George-North Cariboo incumbent puts his faith in interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerksen

Prince George Citizen

Yu spent at least $25k to investigate whistleblower complaint

The mayor provided invoices showing expenses incurred hiring a law firm

CKPG Today

Local roots tested at ballot

The names on the ballot may say Prince George, but not every candidate hoping to represent the city currently calls it home.In Prince ...

CKPG Today

Mark’s Place barbecue carries on legacy of compassion while highlighting hidden homelessness

It is an unobtrusive building at the corner of Third Avenue and Queensway, but the name on Mark's Place represents a man whose i...

CKPG Today

Security Officers say security is about helping

Health-care security officers handed out free soup and warm clothing to vulnerable people in Prince George on Wednesday.Securiguard Se...

CKPG Today

Northern Health records highest rate of unregulated drug deaths in B.C.

Northern B.C. continues to be hit particularly hard by the toxic drug crisis, with new preliminary data showing Northern Health has th...

CKPG Today

Collision involving police vehicle closes Highway 16

Prince George RCMP was on the scene of a two-vehicle collision involving a police car and a transport vehicle, which closed Highway 16...

Prince George Citizen

Incumbent Conservative MLA Giddens seeking better healthcare, more jobs and effective advocacy

Giddens is running for re-election in the 2026 provincial election.

Also covered byPrince George Daily News: Giddens seeking re-election as Conservative in Prince George-Mackenzie (opens the publisher’s site)

Prince George Citizen

Forty-year-old wanted for theft

Craig Aaron Skin is wanted by police on two unendorsed warrants

Also covered byPrince George RCMP: Wanted: Craig Aaron Skin (opens the publisher’s site),CKPG Today: RCMP warn public not to approach wanted Prince George man (opens the publisher’s site)

Prince George Citizen

BC Green candidate Young wants to see a stronger and greener North

Young is the BC Greens' pick for the Prince George-Mackenzie riding

Prince George Citizen

Police cruiser involved in crash while transporting two detainees

The crash resulted in injuries and the closure of Highway 16

CKPG Today

Prince George looks to clear up rules around urban beekeeping

The City of Prince George is taking a closer look at its bylaws governing urban beekeeping after local beekeepers raised concern...