The Prince George Citizen

The Prince George Citizen is a daily publication based in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of Glacier Media. Besides reporting on news in Prince George, the Citizen also provides coverage for nearby areas such as Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Mackenzie, McBride, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof.

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Machete-wielding man threatens downtown Prince George shop owner

1 day ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Christine Dalgleish

Sue Bloomingdale says she’s had enough. The owner of Sisters Rock’n Gems was heading into work recently when she was confronted by a man wielding a machete in an alley behind her store at 1476 Fourth Ave. She had just turned into the alley to park when she saw the man trying to break into the neighbouring store. “He saw that I saw him, and that’s when he pulled the machete out,” she said.
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

2 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
Downtown Prince George wants security cameras up and running by end of summer

3 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

Representatives from the Downtown Prince George Business Improvement Area told city council at its meeting Monday, June 24, that they hope to launch the security camera pilot project approved last December by the end of the summer. The DBIA covers the portion of downtown Prince George zoned as C1, which extends from Queensway to the east, as far west as Winnipeg Street, as far north as First Avenue and as far south as Patricia Boulevard.
Prince George council approves $30k in spending for Special Olympics site visit

3 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

Prince George city council approved up to $30,000 in spending from the major events reserve fund to help prepare for a visit from Special Olympics Canada personnel this October to evaluate the city’s worthiness to host the 2030 Canada Summer Games at its Monday, June 23 meeting. Back in February, council approved a bid for the 2030 Canada Summer Games and authorized up to $400,000 from the reserve in cash and in-kind support should Prince George be selected as the host.
$15k in spending approved for CN Centre's 30th Anniversary

3 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

Prince George City Council unanimously approved up to $15,000 in spending so that the CN Centre can host a 30th anniversary event this September at its Monday, June 23 meeting. At the May 26 council meeting, a motion was passed directing staff to prepare a report on the city hosting an anniversary event to commemorate three decades since the former Prince George Multiplex opened on Sept. 28, 1995.
University Heights housing development given final approval

3 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

A University Heights multi-family development cleared the last hurdles needed before construction at the Monday, June 23 Prince George city council. Councillors voted unanimously to approve Official Community Plan and zoning amendments that will allow for a 1.91-hectare multi-family housing development to be built at 8640 St. Lawrence Ave.
College Heights housing development given final approval

3 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

A College Heights multi-family development cleared the last hurdles needed before construction at the Monday, June 23 Prince George city council. Councillors voted unanimously to approve Official Community Plan and zoning amendments that will allow for a 1.91-hectare multi-family housing development to be built at 8640 St. Lawrence Ave.
Library, Tourism Prince George tout strong 2024 performances

4 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

Tourism Prince George sold more than $45,000 in merchandise at its gift shop in 2024, while the Prince George Public Library saw a five-year high in newly registered patrons, city council heard at its meeting Monday. Representatives from both organizations presented their annual reports to council, outlining highlights from their 2024 operations. Speaking for Tourism PG were CEO Colin Carson — who announced earlier in the day he would step down from his role on Aug.
Special Olympics co-chairs give update to council

4 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

With just over two weeks left until the kickoff of the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games in Prince George, organizing committee co-chairs Renee McCloskey and Lyn Hall gave a process update at the Monday, June 23 city council meeting. Hall, who served as mayor of Prince George from 2014 to 2022, said that with just 17 days until the first round of athletes arrives in the city, he and McCloskey are feeling the pressure to get all the pieces lined up.
Regional district board discusses recycling, arts grants, 911 service at Mackenzie meeting

4 days ago | princegeorgecitizen.com | Colin Slark

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s board of directors left their usual meeting place on George Street in downtown Prince George on Thursday, June 19 to gather at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre. Here’s a recap of some of the items discussed and decisions made at that meeting. Walkway work Directors approved a budget increase from $8,000 to $70,000 for the replacement of the front walkway at the regional district’s building at 155 George St. in Prince George.