City of Prince George

Prince George City Council has approved funding to support the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in hosting the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials in December.  At this week's meeting, City Council approved $40,000 from the Major Events Reserve to support the event, which is set to take place December 10th to 16th. 

Prince George City Council voted to establish a committee to determine Council pay.  At this week's meeting, Council voted to establish the committee, which will conduct an independent review of Council remuneration with any adjustments that Council may approve, to be effective January 1st, 2027. 

Prince George City Council voted on a number of recommendations from the City's Heritage Commission at last night's (Monday) meeting.  During a regular council meeting in March, Prince George Heritage Commission Chair Dr. George Davison outlined many of the issues the Commission has been facing, such as a reduced number of meetings, and a reduction in City staff support. 

Prince George City Council has voted to replace a garbage truck in the city. At last night's (Monday) meeting, City Council approved a budget of $750,000 for the purchase.  According to Director of Civic Operations Blake McIntosh, this will replace a garbage truck damaged in a motor vehicle incident in May last year. 

Prince George City Council went through 33 resolutions relating to the Official Community Plan (OCP) at tonight's (Monday) meeting.  These came back to the Council table with staff reports on resolutions presented during meetings held on April 9th and 16th. 

Prince George City Council will consider replacing a garbage truck at tomorrow's (Monday) meeting. According to a staff report, one of the City's garbage trucks was in a serious motor vehicle accident on Foothills Boulevard on May 13, 2024, resulting in the unit being written off by ICBC.

Prince George City Council will take the next steps on the Official Community Plan (OCP) at Monday's meeting.  This comes after public hearings that were held on March 19th and April 9th, where the public had opportunity to comment on a draft OCP. 

The City of Prince George is launching an update to its Active Transportation Plan, and is inviting feedback from residents. According to the City, the updated plan will guide the development of infrastructure and programs which support safer, more accessible, and more convenient travel options for people of all ages and abilities. 

After a three-day hearing at the BC Supreme Court last week, the City of Prince George has concluded its application to close the encampment on Lower Patricia Boulevard (Moccasion Flats).  Lawyers for the City sought a final injunction authorizing the City to clear and remediate the encampment once units at the 3rd Avenue supportive housing site are offered to the current encampment occupants.