Municipal News

The City of Prince George is looking for community feedback as it is updating its wildfire plan.  The City is inviting the community to participate throughout the summer to identify priorities and areas of concern and provide feedback on upcoming fuel mitigation work at Shane Lake. 

June was another good month for building permit values in Prince George.  According to a report presented to City Council at this week's meeting, the City issued 58 building permits last month, worth a combined $20.1 million. 

Prince George City Council received an update on the ongoing parking modernization study at this week's meeting.  The report was presented by Manager of Transportation Planning at LEA Consulting, Robert Keel.

Prince George City Council's calendar is set for 2026.  At last night's (Monday) meeting Prince George City Council approved their meeting schedule for the year. 

Prince George City Council gave their support to apply for a grant to help fund part of the Carrie Jane Gray Park Renewal Plan.  The plan was presented to Council in November 2024, which includes a new multi-sport field, new BMX tracks, and new amenity buildings in the corridor. 

The City of Prince George will support the three area MLAs at a business and retail crime response forum later this year.  At last night's (Monday) meeting, Prince George City Council was presented with a notice of motion from Councillors Kyle Sampson and Tim Bennett, calling for the facilitation of a forum on the topic. 

Residential streets will have to wait a bit if snow falls on a statutory holiday this winter.  During budget meetings in January, City Council cut $1 million from this year's snow control budget. 

Once again, Prince George City Council will be discussing options for reducing costs for snow removal at tomorrow's (Monday) meeting.  At the April 23rd meeting, City Council was presented with a pair of reports on snow removal.

A Notice of Motion will be brought to Prince George City Council on Monday for Administration to coordinate and facilitate a Business and Retail Crime Response Forum.