â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Downtown flooded with the colours of the rainbow for PG Pride

The city is vibrant with the colours of the rainbow to show their support for the LGBTQ community in Prince George

Hundreds of people flocked downtown to take part in Pride celebrations with vendors and activities for everyone.

PG Pride 2018 | Jeff Slack, My PG Now

Those who attended stood or walked together, sharing a common goal.

“Growing up in a family where it wasn’t really accepted, coming here is like a big hug,” says Addison Forster. “I want people to know its okay to be unapologetically yourself.”

“Unity, community, and excepting of all people, that’s what I think is important,” Carol Harrison said.

No matter how people want to identify, community members wanted to show they can feel comfortable anywhere they go.

“It just comes down to being inclusive and not painting everybody with the same brush,” says Scott Hart.

Pride events will be taking place throughout the city this weekend.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Hartley’s Sports Shorts; Wednesday, August 6th

MLB:  Toronto Blue Jays  at  Colorado Rockies  

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

Air Canada flight attendants vote 99.7% in favour of strike action

Since 2000, inflation has increased 169% and average full-time wages have increased 210% in Canada. But entry-level Air Canada flight attendants’ wages have increased only 10% – just $3 per hour – in the past 25 years according to the union.

Cooler conditions expected to help with Dorman Lake Wildfire

The BC Day long weekend saw 59 new fires start in the Prince George Fire Centre, according to the BC Wildfire Service.  "Most of those new starts in PGFC are from that thunderstorm activity that we saw last week," said Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan. 

COFI, BC Lumber Trade Council welcome new support measures from Feds

Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of measures to transform Canada's softwood lumber industry is being welcomed by the BC Lumber Trade Council (BCLTC) and the Council of Forest Industries (COFI).
- Advertisement -