The local construction boom is continuing behind Mr. PG, where excavation has begun in preparation for the construction of two new apartment buildings that will […]
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Construction of the downtown housing project on First Avenue hasn’t even started, but it’s already growing. Located at 805/855 First Avenue (the previous location of […]
In an effort to help local restaurants, cafes, and pubs as they transition to outdoor food services, the City of Prince George is waiving all […]
The mausoleum expansion project at Memorial Park Cemetery is now complete and open to the public, which is a very positive development for the more […]
Saturday is the first day of spring, and just as many residents greet the coming of spring by increasing household cleaning activities, so too do […]
Pothole and ponding season is a dependable part of life in a northern city and Prince George is no different. Although crews with the City […]
There’s nothing like a cold snap to prove the value of reliable energy and energy-efficiency. And with temperatures dropping to almost -40 degrees Celsius last […]
Are you interested in getting involved in a meaningful way with your community or even advising Prince George city council? The city is now seeking […]
The City of Prince George is seeking public input that will inform actions aimed at reducing poverty and increasing understanding of how poverty affects the […]
The city will be proceeding with a funding proposal to the federal and provincial governments after council approved an application for the Ferguson Lake Nature […]
Few civic structures have witnessed as much history as the old, recently decommissioned Fire Hall #1 in downtown Prince George. In fact, generations of firefighters […]
Construction is proceeding on the City of Prince George’s Mausoleum expansion project. As part of the operation, the city will need to close the facility […]
Starting today, local construction watchers will see the City of Prince George’s new downtown pool begin to take shape and rise into the air. This […]
The value of building permits issued in Prince George in 2020 came within striking distance of the all-time annual record in spite the economic uncertainty […]
City crews are at the scene of a water main break on Southridge Avenue near O’Grady Road in College Heights. The water main broke earlier […]
A proposal to develop a section of Watrous Park to construct a privately-owned extended care facility will not be proceeding.. The city and the developer […]
The construction site of Prince George’s new downtown pool has been a hive of activity since work began this past summer. As of this week, […]
It took a while for city council to pull the trigger on re-doing the entrance to the Bob Harkins Branch of the Prince George Public […]
By order of the Provincial Health Officer, all adult indoor and outdoor team sports in civic facilities are suspended effective immediately. This suspension includes the […]
By Order of the Provincial Health Officer, effective immediately all visitors to civic facilities must wear masks. Employees and visitors who are not wearing masks […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to hit the city budget to the tune of between $7 million to $8 million, interim city manager Walter Babicz […]
Construction is complete on a project to upgrade the intersection of Domano Boulevard and St. Lawrence Avenue/Gladstone Drive in lower College Heights. Since September, crews […]
An online petition opposing the possible development of Watrous Park in Prince George has garnered, so far, 145 signatures. The city is looking at selling […]
How can the City of Prince George be more effective, efficient, and equitable in the way it helps facilitate the delivery of local programming that […]
The Aquatic Centre continues to expand operations in a safe and responsible manner, working in concert with Northern Health, according to a city report. Starting […]
Nechako Riverside Park is closed to vehicular traffic for the winter. The public washroom and entranceway gate off Foothills Boulevard are seasonally shuttered at the […]
The City of Prince George has been victim of a fraud to the tune of $700,000. In September, city staff advised the RCMP that two […]
On Thursday, October 29, nine prospective entrepreneurs walked into the Titans’ Den with only their courage and business ideas. They walked out with valuable advice, […]
The City of Prince George is following the advice of the provincial health officer in encouraging masks to be worn inside civic facilities. Dr. Bonnie […]
Some early ice on Shane Lake didn’t prevent the city from installing a new dock at Forests For The World earlier this week. The new […]
City budget talks will be tougher than ever this year given that Prince George is facing already facing a $6.8 million shortfall for 2021, due […]
Council granted approval for about 120 non-profit and religious organizations to receive property tax exemptions for up to three years (pending annual applications from the […]
The annual closure of various city park facilities has come a little earlier than usual this year. Due to the early onset of snowy weather […]
Crews with the City of Prince George are conducting snow and ice control operations on routes throughout the city following the recent snowfall. Trucks and […]
This week, construction has started at the Pidherny Recreation Site to expand the parking lot at the north end of the site off of Foothills […]
There are many who are celebrating the departure of city manager Kathleen Soltis last week. In case you missed it, she and the city have […]
Crews are rebuilding one of the sections of boardwalk at Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve to ensure it lasts for many years to come. Many of […]
The city is organizing a pilot event that will give entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ideas to Prince George business leaders and – potentially […]
Crews with the City of Prince George are working this week to upgrade the pedestrian crossing across Ospika Boulevard at Davis Road. The existing crosswalk […]
A section of Dominion Street will be closed to traffic starting on Wednesday morning (September 16). This closure is necessary to allow crews to conduct […]
The City of Prince George is starting construction today on a project to upgrade the intersection of Domano Boulevard and St. Lawrence Avenue/Gladstone Drive in […]
Prince George children and families will be reap the benefits of provincial funding announced Wednesday. The Province of B.C. is supporting the City of Prince […]
The governments of B.C. and Canada are contributing $6.3 million to help repair the ageing walls, roof, and various mechanical systems at the Prince George […]
Prince George property owners are receiving city utility bills this week. These bills are mailed bi-annually for flat-rate accounts and quarterly for metered accounts, and […]
Residents are advised that both lanes of North Nechako Road will be closed near Michael Road starting Wednesday evening while crews install a sanitary service […]
After being closed for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aquatic Centre will re-open on Tuesday, September 8. Similar to the recently re-opened […]
The city had four more employees on its payroll in 2019, compared to 2018, according to the 2019 Statement of Financial Information released this week. […]
The City of Prince George is seeking applications for a grant that helps creative residents and organizations initiate or sustain great ideas, events, and projects. The […]
The city’s annual report for 2019 is now published and posted online. There is perhaps no better way to understand the “state of Prince George,” […]
Starting on Monday, August 17, the Kin Arenas will reopen to user groups following a five-month closure due to COVID-19. Arena staff have prepared the […]
This week, crews have started rehabilitating about 8.5 lane-kilometres of road in five separate street paving projects. Crews are also set to begin paving about […]
What better thing to do on the hottest day of the year than head to the pool? Even if that pool is just a dirt […]
The City of Prince George has been awarded $48,000 by the Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF), which will enable the city to support its ongoing […]
The COVID-19 pandemic will hit the city’s bottom line by an estimated $9 million this year. Since the start of the pandemic, the city has […]
A peculiar-looking van outfitted with lasers and cameras is driving all 1,300 lane-kilometres of paved road in the City of Prince George through to mid-July, […]
Physical distancing requirements and renovations at Masich Place Stadium have kept the facility closed in 2020, but council has authorized that public access to the […]
The City of Prince George is rescinding the evacuation alert for the residents of Farrell Street near Paddlewheel Park due to receding water levels in […]
After several significant recent rainstorms in the area, water levels in the Fraser River have started to decline slightly. Nevertheless, with runoff from heavy rainfall […]