Tag: UBCM Convention

City of PG’s resolution to reinstate Northern Home Owner Benefit passes at UBCM

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw -
Earlier this year, the province announced the $200 benefit was being repealed as of January 1st, 2027.

CityFest event recognized with second straight UBCM award; Frizzell talks data centres

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In addition, data centres and artificial intelligence was a hot topic of conversation on Wednesday.

PG city council fighting for local solutions at UBCM Convention

Municipal News Brendan Pawliw -
Today (Monday), the group will be meeting with Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger as well as Canfor pulp senior management.

Prince George gets signs of progress and reassurance during UBCM Convention

City of Prince George Zachary Barrowcliff -
Premier David Eby gave some attention to Prince George during the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Conference.

“Our small business owners need a safe environment.”: UBCM President sounds off on street disorder

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
While speaking outside the B.C. Legislature yesterday (Thursday), Cori Ramsay lamented there is a lot at stake for many communities as the issue of public disorder worsens, mainly mental health and addictions as well as homelessness.

UPDATE: PG Councillor Cori Ramsay named UBCM President as local dignitaries continue push for provincial supports at convention

City of Prince George Zachary Barrowcliff -
Local politicians are in Victoria this week to discuss with the provincial government the various issues being faced at a municipal level.

Skakun to push several local priorities during UBCM Convention

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw -
Mayor and Council meet with Premier David Eby on Thursday.

PG Public Library says stagnant provincial funding a concern as costs continue to rise

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
In 2009, provincial funding was cut to 14-million dollars, a decrease of about 20 percent for all 71 library systems in B.C. - an amount that was remained stagnant for the past 17 years.

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

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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
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.

Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jim Playfair – October 13th, 2026

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 Associate Coach Jim Playfair.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Spruce Kings winless in two-game BCHL Showcase

Prince George Spruce Kings
The Prince George Spruce Kings came out empty handed at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta, after a 4-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks yesterday (Monday).
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