Tag: City of Prince George

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.

City looking for feedback on Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan update

City of Prince George Darin Bain - August 5, 2025

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.

PG Fire crews douse garage blaze to cap off long weekend

Fire Brendan Pawliw - August 5, 2025

Once on scene, firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze is undetermined.

Prince George diving into Provincial Swimming Championships in August

Community Zachary Barrowcliff - July 31, 2025

The BC Summer Swimming Association is hosting the 67th annual Provincial Swimming Championships at the Prince George Aquatic Centre.

Regional District unveils hazard exposure data during phase one of Climate Adaption project

Community Brendan Pawliw - July 30, 2025

The first phase of the project began in the fall of 2023 with the second phase identifying policy options to address the risks of climate-related natural disasters to conclude at the end of 2026.

Strong building year continued in June for Prince George

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 30, 2025

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.

City to support local MLAs on business and retail crime response forum

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 29, 2025

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.

BC Coroners Service leading investigation into fatal house fire in PG

Fire Brendan Pawliw - July 28, 2025

According to the city, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and fire damage to the building is estimated at $265,000.

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City Council to discuss options for reducing snow removal on stat holidays

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 27, 2025

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.

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended for PG

Weather Zachary Barrowcliff - July 18, 2025

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Prince George.

North District Emergency Response Team makes arrest in Prince George

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff - July 18, 2025

The Prince George RCMP are investigating an incident where a man was arrested on Ahbau Street.

City seeking volunteers to sit on two committees

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 17, 2025

The City of Prince George is putting out the call for volunteers to sit on a pair of committees. The City is accepting applicants to sit on the Prince George Heritage Commission, with one position available for a term ending February 28th, 2027.

City hosting social services connector event to promote collaboration between non-profits

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 17, 2025

The City of Prince George will be hosting an event to help social service providers in the community get together and better coordinate their efforts. Prince George City Council discussed the event at this week's meeting.

Federal grant funding gives several PG sports facilities a face lift

Community Brendan Pawliw - July 16, 2025

It’s from annual funding via the Canada Community-Building Fund where an additional $760,000 is being made available for this work with a total project budget of $950,000. In 2024, the parks and solid waste division funded $760,000 through the CCBF to upgrade facilities and encourage continued outdoor recreation. The total project budget was $950,000 and included:

More members, but not more meetings for Heritage Commission, City Council decides

City of Prince George Darin Bain - July 15, 2025

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.

$250,000 damage following fire on Pacific Street

Fire Hartley Miller - July 14, 2025

Prince George Fire Rescue crews responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1000 block of Pacific Street yesterday morning (Sunday) at approximately 5:40.

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