Tax season
Days away from deadline, 1 in 4 Canadians still haven't filed taxes
PRINCE GEORGE - The tax deadline is rapidly approaching, as it's coming up on April 30, but despite that, 26% of Canadians still have not filed their taxes."Whether it's the actual act of tax filing, the looming tax deadline, the weight of the incomplete task, the fear of making a mistake, or the unknown balance o...
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fibre supply
New report highlights fibre supply issues in BC
PRINCE GEORGE - A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is showing that increased wood pellet exports to countries like Japan is contributing to the growing loss of B.C. primary forests.The report says:"As Japan steadily increased production of thermal electricity, its purchases of wood pelle...
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CKPG Today Entertainment
'The Hound of the Baskervilles' ready to hit the stage at Theatre NorthWest
Opening night has arrived for the last main stage production of the 2023/24 Theatre NorthWest season! Get a taste of The Hound of the Baskervilles which is a wonderfully barking spoof! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story gets a gloriously funny makeover in The Hound of the Baskervilles. When ...
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PG Old Time Fiddlers gearing up for weekend full of music and dancing
The PG old Time Fiddlers are back at it in the city this weekend! The group is ready to celebrate fiddle music and dancing at the Knox Performance Centre on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Hear from Doug and Shawnee on the show ahead of a busy weekend!
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Tax season
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Chetwynd wildfire
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fibre supply
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Tax season
Days away from deadline, 1 in 4 Canadians still haven't filed taxes
PRINCE GEORGE - The tax deadline is rapidly approaching, as it's coming up on April 30, but despite that, 26% of Canadians still have not filed their taxes."Whether it's the actual act of tax filing, the looming tax deadline, the weight of the incomplete task, the fear of making a mistake, or the unknown balance o...
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Chetwynd wildfire
"Really quite terrified:" Chetwynd reacts to ongoing fight against wildfire
CHETWYND - The Wildmare Creek wildfire impacting the community of Chetwynd continues, and at the moment it is still classified as out of control."The majority of people were really quite terrified last night. The winds were blowing and obviously the fire was growing," said Chetwynd acting mayor Julia Nelson.S...
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Hospice looks to expand into palliative care
PRINCE GEORGE - The Rotary Hospice House is home to those for whom death is imminent. The average stay for a client is 21 days. But the Society that runs the Hospice House is now looking at a palliative care centre. "A palliative patient or someone that has a palliative illness that starts a diagnosis. So it could...
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fibre supply
New report highlights fibre supply issues in BC
PRINCE GEORGE - A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is showing that increased wood pellet exports to countries like Japan is contributing to the growing loss of B.C. primary forests.The report says:"As Japan steadily increased production of thermal electricity, its purchases of wood pelle...
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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...
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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
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...
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UNBC AWARD
UNBC earns Canada West Feature of the Year Award
PRINCE GEORGE - Every year Canada West announces its 2024 SID Award recipients, celebrating excellence in sports information across the conference. This year UNBC has earned one of those awards featuring a former athlete, Brooke Molby. It's never easy when a loved one passes, especially to an overdose. Former UNBC socc...
Apr 24, 2024
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WHL PLAYOFFS
Cougars feeling great heading into highly anticipated series with Winterhawks
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars are off to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2007. Up next? The team's toughest opponent yet. The Portland Winterhawks. The two teams split the season series and finished 1st and 2nd in the Western Conference. With almost identical stats it is building up t...
Apr 23, 2024
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Canada
Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded
BURNABY, B.C. - An inquest jury looking into the police shooting deaths of a man and the woman he was holding hostage has recommended that events involving the emergency response team be recorded with both video and audio. The recommendation is one of seven to come following the inquest into the deaths of Randy Crosson...
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Court ruling affirms law curbing parliamentary immunity of spy watchdog members
OTTAWA - The Ontario Court of Appeal has affirmed the constitutionality of a law that limits members of a spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out. The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, composed of MPs and senators from various parties, has access to highly class...
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Princess Anne to visit British Columbia, sail to Esquimalt
VICTORIA - Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to visit British Columbia next month. The princess and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will attend a series of events during the three-day trip starting on May 3, including the commissioning ceremony for the HMCS Max Bernays followed by an ...
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B.C. civil lawsuit against Sex Pistols guitarist alleges 1980 sexual assault
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Paramount Pictures Corp. and punk rocker Stephen Jones of The Sex Pistols alleging he sexually assaulted her as a teenager while she was a movie extra more than 40 years ago. A B.C. Supreme Court statement of claim filed by the plaintiff says she was 14 y...
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Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
VICTORIA - Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon says he wants to prevent people convicted of dangerous criminal offences from legally changing their names. Falcon has tabled a private member's bill in the legislature to amend the British Columbia Name Act after learning convicted child-killer Allan Schoenborn was r...
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CP NewsAlert: Bill would give Alberta power to fire municipal councillors, nix bylaws
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would grant it sweeping powers over municipalities, including the right to fire councillors, overturn bylaws and postpone elections. The proposed law would also allow political parties to run on municipal ballots in Edmonton and Calgary. Municipal Affairs Min...
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World
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. The ...
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USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
BOSTON (AP) - The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. The...
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Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Wild horses will stay in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears from advocates that park officials would remove the beloved animals from the rugged Badlands landscape, a key lawmaker said Thursday. Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said he has secured a commitment from the Natio...
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