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Prince George, Williams Lake ranked among 50 most economically resilient cities in BC

Despite all the economic chaos that is taking place in the world right now, a pair of cities across the north and the Cariboo have been recognised by BC Business for its resilience.

During its 11th annual survey, Prince George was ranked the 28th most economically resilient city for 2025, while Williams Lake ranked 44th.

50 communities made the cut for the list.

PG climbed up seven spots from the 2023 bulletin (35th) – Williams Lake held steady from its position.

The survey consisted of cities with a population of 10,000 or more people with nine economic indicators considered including five-year population growth, resident sense of belonging, rental vacancy and economic diversity.

A link to the survey can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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