City of Prince George
1100 Patricia Boulevard V2L 3V9 Prince George, BC, Canada

Recycle your natural Christmas trees. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will convert the trees into NorGrow compost for gardens. Natural Christmas trees can be dropped off at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, and the Vanway Regional Transfer Station during regular business hours, starting today. Please ensure that all decorations, lights, and tree stands have been removed from the tree before dropping it off for recy...cling. Find the business hours for these facilities here: http://www.rdffg.bc.ca This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Christmas tree recycling event at the CN Centre is cancelled.

Last chance! Tell us how the City can support community recreation and well-being programs in Prince George. Have you completed the Community Recreation and Well-Being survey yet? Today’s the deadline to share your thoughts with us: https://princegeorge.ca/getinvolved Your input will help us make informed decisions to ensure community groups receive the support they need to remain viable and responsive.

'Tis the season to celebrate the holiday season with your family bubble. When it's time to take down decorations, recycle your natural Christmas trees (they'll be converted into NorGrow compost for your garden). Trees can be dropped off at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, and the Vanway Regional Transfer Station during regular business hours, starting Tuesday, December 29. View the business hours of these Regional District of Fraser-Fort George facilities here at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca

Find things to do in Prince George this winter. View the latest edition of the Community Recreation E-Newsletter at https://princegeorge.ca/recreation. In the Winter edition of the E-Newsletter, you'll find a variety of indoor, outdoor, and virtual activities from the City and non-profit organizations to stay social and keep your mind and body active. Here are some examples of activities you’ll find in this edition: Get outside and cross-country ski, skate, snowshoe, or hik...e Create music and art with others Build skills and connections at youth leadership programs Tune in to a live music festival online View the E-Newsletter on the City website: https://princegeorge.ca/recreation Subscribe to receive the Community Recreation E-Newsletter seasonally by email: http://princegeorge.ca/subscribe #cityofpg #recreation #pgparks #HYPG

5 must-try activities this holiday season This holiday season is a time to try something new, like new traditions to stay connected. Although this year may look a lot different, we’ve put together a list of activities that provide you opportunities to connect socially even though we are apart physically. Find things to do virtually and in-person over the holiday break: https://news.princegeorge.ca//5-must-try-activities-this-h #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #iheartpg #HYPG #explorepg #exploreprincegeorge ##thingstodo #holidaybreak

More downtown off-street parking for drivers! Motorists visiting downtown Prince George will be the beneficiaries of more than 60 new hourly parking spaces opened recently by the City of Prince George. The City’s newest downtown parking lot is located at 1079 6th Avenue, between Queensway and George Street, behind the Keg Restaurant. The new lot features 62 parking stalls available to rent by the hour or for up to one day ($1.00 per hour/$6.00 per day). City staff recently i...nstalled a pay kiosk in the lot as well as directional signage. Parking in the lot is free on evenings and weekends. Learn more on the City website!

Feedback wanted! The City is asking for feedback from residents about how it can best support non-profit organizations that provide recreation, sport, and well-being programs throughout city. Residents are encouraged to fill out the City’s Community Recreation and Well-being survey, which has just been published on the City website. The survey will be available until December 11.... Learn more on the City website: https://news.princegeorge.ca//city-seeking-feedback-on-rec

Who's ready for Food for Fare? Mr. PG, that's who! BC Transit and the City of Prince George are announcing the return of Food for Fare in the Prince George Transit System. Food for Fare allows customers to ride the bus for free in exchange for any non-perishable food donation made when boarding the bus. ... Donations from Food for Fare will go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. The event runs from December 16 until December 18, 2020 and is valid on all scheduled routes. Learn more on BC Transit's website: https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/news

These kids are jumping for joy after their mom won a replica of Mr. PG's scarf! Mayor Lyn Hall presented Mr. PG's hand-knitted, replica scarf to Jen Claus and her three children today. Ten local ladies - ranging in ages from 67 to 92 hand-knitted Mr. PG’s original 13m-long scarf and the human-sized replica scarf this summer to raise awareness that not everyone is warm this winter. Residents could enter to win the replica scarf by commenting on the Mr. PG contest posts and t...agging a local charity that they supported this holiday season. Mr. PG will wear the 13m-long scarf over the holiday season until January 4. You can find the community icon @therealmrpg on Instagram. #mrpg60 #SupportPG #supportlocall #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #HYPG

Have fun. Be active. Stay connected. We’re updating the City’s community recreation and well-being service and support delivery plan and we need your feedback. Take the Community Recreation and Well-Being Survey: https://princegeorge.ca/getinvolved... The City supports programs and services that help enhance the quality of life for residents. Tell us what we can do to make recreation, arts and culture, and social programs and events more effective, efficient, and inclusive in Prince George. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2UE28Ah

Mask up (or be turned down)! 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 will be denied entry and/or asked to leave the facility. ... This Order does not apply to visitors with medical exemptions or those who are under the age of two years. The walking program at the CN Centre and swimming at the Aquatic Centre are still available. Masks are mandatory for the walking program and everywhere outside of the pool and pool deck. Learn more on the City website. #CityofPG #Covid19 #COVID19BC

#LestWeForget We couldn’t gather in person this year for Remembrance Day, but Prince George connected online today to watch a live ceremony at Veterans Plaza to honour our veterans. See our photos to compare today’s and last year’s ceremonies on Remembrance Day. Please take two minutes of silence today in your home, on your balcony, or at the end of your driveway to reflect on this important day.... Prince George remembers. #WeWillRememberThem Legion 43 PG

Last night, members of Prince George City Council received an update from Prince George Airport Authority President and Chief Executive Officer, Gordon Duke. The update included a summary of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the support being sought from senior governments. He also reported on a review that Nav Canada is leading on whether Prince George continues to require a control tower, potentially putting recent investments and regional plans related t...o foreign trade and cargo shipping at risk. Mayor Hall and City staff have recently communicated with Nav Canada about the significant economic contribution of YXS and the importance of maintaining the control tower. Learn more about what happened during last night's meeting of Council on the City website!

The @CityofPG is updating its plan for community recreation and well-being service delivery and support. Provide feedback on the services you use and love that contribute to your health, well-being, safety, and pride in Prince George. Complete the Recreation and Well-Being survey by Dec. 11: https://princegeorge.ca/getinvolved

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 park. Outdoor public washrooms at Nechako Riverside Park, Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, Rainbow Park, and Duchess Park will re-open in the spring. Subscribe to receive the latest updates on 'parks, trails, and sports fields' via email: http://princegeorge.ca/subscribe

Check out this new video, detailing some of the features of the brand new entrance to the Prince George Public Library, courtesy of... the Prince George Public Library!

A summary of last night's meeting of Council is now available. The meeting included the announcement of $6.1M in Safe Restart Funding, an update on an impending increase in capacity at the Aquatic Centre, and information on how transit in Prince George has been affected by Covid-19. Learn more!

Improving traffic safety in our community! 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 have been working to install traffic signals to help facilitate development, improve network access for the surrounding residential and recreational areas, and improve intersection road safety for all modes of transportation.... Since late last week, the signals have been flashing red and operating as a four-way stop to test the lights. Starting at 1:00pm today, the signals will begin functioning as a regular intersection featuring permissive left turns," which means turning can occur on the green light when it is safe to do so.

City receiving Safe Restart Funding grant During its November 9 meeting, Prince George City Council announced that the City is receiving $6,110,000 in grant funding from the Government of BC’s Safe Restart for Local Governments program. The funding can be used to address various expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic: revenue shortfalls, facility reopening and operating costs, emergency planning and response costs, bylaw enforcement and protective services, computer and o...ther electronic technology costs, services for vulnerable persons, and other related costs. The additional funding will be incorporated into 2021 budget deliberations in the new year. #SafeRestart #cityofpg