Category Archives: Prince George
Downtown Prince George Seeks Levy Renewal
Downtown Prince George is looking to renew a bylaw that would continue to tax business owners to pay for some downtown amenities. The Downtown Business Improvement Levy has been in place since 1999, a...
Dec 4, 2017
Quinn St Sani-Dump Returning?
Is there a future for the Sani-dump at Quinn Street? That’s the question Councillors Brian Skakun and Frank Everitt want City staff to answer. Last Council meeting, they put forward a notice of ...
Dec 4, 2017
University Hospital Of Northern BC Expansion On The Horizon
Northern Health board members approved to send a concept plan to the Ministry of Health for a new University Hospital of Northern BC facility this afternoon. The proposed plan will redevelop surgical,...
Dec 4, 2017
A Man is in Custody After a Stolen Vehicle Collision
A 39 year old man has been arrested after RCMP received a report of a vehicle collision. Shortly after 9:00 a.m, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a stolen Acura sedan from a residential nei...
Dec 4, 2017
Festival of Trees Comes to an End
The 24th annual Festival of Trees has come to an end after ten days of festivities. An estimated 13,000 people were in attendance and 600 volunteers made sure the event was a success. “We had a ...
Dec 4, 2017
Seinfeld Coming To PG
Famous comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be coming to town May 17, 2018, at CN Centre. He will be performing his signature stand-up routine for all to enjoy. Ticket pre-sales start December 6th t...
Dec 4, 2017
RCMP Counter Attack is Back for the Holiday Season
The RCMP were out in full force Saturday evening part of the Counter Attack Program. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and the RCMP partnered up to set up road checks on Highway 16 near the in...
Dec 3, 2017
New Strategy for Project Based Learning in Elementary Schools
The Prince George School District has annouced a new strategy to deliver project based learning at an elementary level. A 20 foot cargo trailer was purchased and outfitted with age appropriate tools t...
Dec 2, 2017
Prince George to Take Part in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Prince George will be one of the 19 communities across Canada participating in the Climate and Asset Management Network. The city will actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating ...
Dec 2, 2017
The Hospice Society Dream Home Lottery Winner Announced
Jessica Murray, a Prince George resident held the lucky ticket number 1720 to win the Hospice Society Dream Home Lottery Friday night. The home is located in the new Nechako View subdivision and value...
Dec 2, 2017