Tag: Aquatic Centre

Work continues on Aquatic Centre renovations

City of Prince George Darin Bain - September 24, 2026

At last night's (Wednesday) meeting, City Council was presented a report with an update on the renovations.

Work continues to progress on Aquatic Centre renovations: City Staff report

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 7, 2026

Council chose not to discuss the item, but it appeared on the agenda for last night's (Monday) meeting as a consent agenda item.

“Construction well underway” on Aquatic Centre renovations, Council hears

City of Prince George Darin Bain - April 27, 2026

"It's a huge process, there's many moving pieces, it takes a while to get the boat out of the harbour, so to speak, once it starts moving it'll go quicker and quicker," said Director of Civic Facilities and Events Andy Beesley.

City Council to hear update on Aquatic Centre renovations

City of Prince George Darin Bain - April 23, 2026

According to the City, staff have had to pivot plans and adjust priorities since fall 2025, due to the size and complexity of the project.

City accepting bids on specific construction tasks for Aquatic Centre renovations

City of Prince George Darin Bain - January 22, 2026

IDL Projects was awarded the contract for pre-construction work last fall and are continuing as the prime contractor throughout the project.

Aquatic Centre officially closes for renovations

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw - January 2, 2026

The Canfor Leisure Pool will host all aquatic activities including clubs, swimming lessons, and public swimming.

No changes in votes as Council discusses Aquatic Centre closure again

City of Prince George Darin Bain - December 2, 2025

Prince George City Council has once again voted down a motion to have a report returned on options to potentially avoid a two-year shutdown at the Aquatic Centre.

Bennett says Aquatic Centre shutdown most prudent outcome, awaiting additional information from Yu

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw - November 28, 2025

Monday's council meeting begins at 6pm from the council chambers at City Hall.

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Mayor Yu reopening debate on avoiding Aquatic Centre shut down

City of Prince George Darin Bain - November 26, 2025

Prince George City Council will have another vote on potentially avoiding a two-year shutdown at the Aquatic Centre. At Monday's meeting, Council will vote on the same motion that was put forward to Council on November 3rd, calling for a report on options to avoid the two-year closure.

City Council discusses two-year closure of Aquatic Centre

City of Prince George Darin Bain - November 3, 2025

Prince George City Council discussed the upcoming two-year closure of the Aquatic Centre at tonight's (Monday) meeting. In April 2024, City Council approved $37 million in facility upgrades for the Aquatic Centre.

PG Aquatic Centre to close for two years

Community Zachary Barrowcliff - October 23, 2025

The City of Prince George announced its Aquatic Centre will be closing for two years, starting January 1, 2026, until early 2028 for upgrades.

Canfor Leisure Pool to be closed much of September for maintenance

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw - August 25, 2025

Today (Monday), the city announced the Canfor Leisure Pool will close for three weeks from September 2nd to 21st for routine annual maintenance. The facility will reopen on September 22nd.

City of PG getting ready for upcoming Provincial Swimming Championships

Community Zachary Barrowcliff - August 7, 2025

The City of Prince George is quickly finishing up the final touches at the Aquatic Centre for the upcoming 67th annual Provincial Swimming Championships.

Several cooling spaces available in Prince George

Weather Brendan Pawliw - July 30, 2025

According to the city, residents will have the chance to cool down at either of the Public Library Locations (Bob Harkins and Nechako), the Aquatic Centre and Canfor Leisure Pool as well as the Pine Centre Mall.

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PG Mounties say school zone speed watch campaign shows drivers not getting the message

RCMP October 13, 2026

Students returned to school last month and so did school zone speed limits, but according to the Prince George RCMP, many drivers are not remembering to slow down in school zones.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Business October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

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