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City Council gives final approval to updated Official Community Plan
Prince George City Council gave the final approval to the City's updated Official Community Plan (OCP) bylaw at last night's (Monday) meeting. This followed more than two years of public consultation and engagement with residents and community groups.
City shifting garbage collection to Tuesday through Saturday during RDFFG job action
The City of Prince George is adjusting its residential garbage collection schedule to ensure services continue during ongoing strike action by Regional District staff. The Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill is now operating under essential service hours.
City Council orders nuisance activities stop at Quentin Avenue property
Prince George City Council took action to address a nuisance property at tonight's (Monday) meeting. According to a staff report to Council, the property, located at 4235 Quentin Avenue, has been the subject of 25 calls for service from Bylaw Services, as well as 19 visits from the RCMP since July 2024.
LISTEN: Hartley’s Cat Scan with Mark Lamb – October 20th, 2025
Welcome to Hartley’s Cat Scan!This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars.Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars head coach and general manager Mark Lamb.
48 building permits issued in September
The City of Prince George had a strong September for building permit values.According to a report being presented to City Council at tomorrow's (Monday) meeting, the City issued 48 building permits last month, worth a combined $8.9 million.
BMI Group acquires former Mackenzie Paper Mill
The BMI Group has acquired the former Mackenzie Paper Mill. The 885-acre property, which includes about 345,000 square feet of industrial buildings and direct rail access, will be re-established as Willmarck Mackenzie.
Spruce Kings come out on top in high scoring tilt with Clippers
967 fans at Kopar Memorial Arena were treated to a high-scoring affair last night (Saturday) as the Prince George Spruce Kings picked up a 7-5 win over the Nanaimo Clippers.
Cougars score six in third period to stun Tri-City
The Prince George Cougars scored in bunches in a 9-3 win over the Tri-City Americans last night. (Saturday)The Cougars opened the game with a quick burst of three goals in the first six minutes of the game.
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Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday, October 19th
Recap of local and national sports.
Part of Carney Street to be closed Thursday
Some drivers will have to find an alternate route if they take Carney Street tomorrow. (Thursday)Carney Street will be closed to vehicle traffic 2nd Avenue to the River Road and 1st Avenue intersection tomorrow for emergency water utility work.
Strike notice issued for Regional District employees
More public employees in the Prince George area could be striking soon. As of noon today (Wednesday), CUPE 1699, representing employees of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued 72-hour strike notice.
Lheidli T’enneh, CNC sign agreement on tuition initiative
The College of New Caledonia and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation advanced their relationship this morning, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will help provide education opportunities to the Nation's members.
City Council responds to business community’s calls for state of emergency
Nancy O's Owner Eoin Foley says he's grateful the restaurant didn't burn down last week. Through emails, Foley shared photos from the downtown restaurant last week, showing a pile of ash and a burn mark outside of the back door, as well as a smaller pile of ash at the front door.
BC First Nations Justice Council, PG RCMP sign agreement at opening of Indigenous Diversion Centre
The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and the Prince George RCMP signed a letter of agreement this afternoon (Tuesday), marking a milestone achievement in Strategy 1 of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy as the new Indigenous Diversion Centre opened.
Low temperature record falls for Prince George
Prince George recorded its coldest temperature for October 13th this morning (Monday) according to Environment Canada. "Prince George Airport registered a low temperature of minus 9.5, which broke the record of minus 7.0, set in 1993," said Environment Canada Meteorologist Gary Dickinson.
Conservation Officer Service investigating grizzly bear attack in McGregor Mountain area
The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) says two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area north east of Prince George yesterday. (Sunday)According to the service, COS PAT Specialists are investigating.
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PG RCMP seeking public help in homicide investigation
The Prince George RCMP continue to work on its investigation into September's homicide on the 1900-block of Spruce Street.
City Council gives final approval to updated Official Community Plan
Prince George City Council gave the final approval to the City's updated Official Community Plan (OCP) bylaw at last night's (Monday) meeting. This followed more than two years of public consultation and engagement with residents and community groups.
CNC inviting people to discover programs with its open house
The College of New Caledonia are inviting prospective students, families, and community members tomorrow's (Wednesday) open house.
City shifting garbage collection to Tuesday through Saturday during RDFFG job action
The City of Prince George is adjusting its residential garbage collection schedule to ensure services continue during ongoing strike action by Regional District staff. The Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill is now operating under essential service hours.
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