Prince George politics and civic news

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Valemount, B.C., mayor charged with sexual assault

The mayor of Valemount in northern B.C. has been charged with sexual assault, according to online court records. Owen Torgerson is expected to be acclaimed once again as the mayor of the village near the B.C.-Alberta…

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Councillors Issue Statement Regarding Recent Public Comments on a Confidential Matter

Recent public statements concerning a confidential City matter have raised significant questions in our community. As a result, Councillors Bennett, Polillo, Scott, and myself (Councillor Ramsay) have issued the…

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https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/four-councillors-call-for-special-meeting-on-confidential-whistleblower-information-12899132

Yu drops confidential information and is now preventing other councillors from disclosing other relevant information. It felt fishy yesterday and smells worse today. https://www.pr…

Prince George Citizen

Four councillors call for special meeting on confidential whistleblower information

Mayor Simon Yu previously disclosed information on a whistleblower complaint to The Citizen

Also covered byCKPG Today: Four Prince George councillors request special closed meeting over confidential matter (opens the publisher’s site)

Prince George Citizen

Bird says urgency has increased as she pursues re-election

Rosalyn Bird is looking to be re-elected in Prince George-Valemount after winning in 2024

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Made an election thing

Maybe a little late on this but figure it would be good to share. Not too into politics personally, but I like stats and I like building things that people might find useful. Put together a "everything local" type…

Prince George Citizen

Mayoral candidates make final pitch at library forum

Eight of nine candidates gathered for the forum co-hosted by CBC Radio

Prince George Citizen

Transportation, infrastructure and economy top priorities for MLA Sheldon Clare

Prince George-North Cariboo incumbent puts his faith in interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerksen

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Who Protects the Whistleblowers at Prince George City Hall?

The latest article in the Prince George Citizen raises some serious questions about what happened at Prince George City Hall. Here is the sequence of events, as reported from my understanding: A City of Prince George…

CKPG Today

Local roots tested at ballot

The names on the ballot may say Prince George, but not every candidate hoping to represent the city currently calls it home.In Prince ...

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BC Green candidate Young wants to see a stronger and greener North

Prince George Citizen

Incumbent Conservative MLA Giddens seeking better healthcare, more jobs and effective advocacy

Giddens is running for re-election in the 2026 provincial election.

Also covered byPrince George Daily News: Giddens seeking re-election as Conservative in Prince George-Mackenzie (opens the publisher’s site)

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BC Green candidate Young wants to see a stronger and greener North

Young is the BC Greens' pick for the Prince George-Mackenzie riding

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Elections Opportunities - URGENT

Hadih! Elections BC is looking for supervisors and spare staff to work on final voting day in the Prince George Mackenzie ED. Supervisors are paid $460 for the day plus additional pay for other tasks. If you’re…

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Council and SD57?

I have my vote pegged for mayor. Who are we putting down for Council and SD57? Left leaning people pls.

Prince George Citizen

Municipal election: Where and when to vote

There are eight locations you can vote at in Prince George during the municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17

Also covered byCity of Prince George: Three Days Left to Vote in the 2026 Municipal Election (opens the publisher’s site)

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I'm Samantha Hermanson, candidate for SD57 School Board Trustee. Ask Me Anything!

Hi everyone! I'm Samantha Hermanson, and I'm running for School Board Trustee in SD57. I've seen a few other candidates doing Q&As here, so I thought I'd give it a try too! I'm a parent, a frontline education worker…

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New to the city, can't vote—but still want to know who's got the best chance at mayor? Also this guy misspelled his last name in his ad...

I've dabbled in copyediting in a past life, so I caught this pretty immediately... In the few editions I've read of the Prince George Citizen, I've caught typos in all of them, sadly. Still liking Prince George…

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I'm Sarah Holland, current SD57 school trustee and candidate for re-election. Ask me anything!

https://preview.redd.it/dzta0wfb82vh1.jpg?width=2618&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=986b1b043b6294c89ef8ed124400048bef64888a Hello! I'm Sarah Holland, and I'm running for re-election as a school trustee in SD57 (Prince George…

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Final Mayoral Candidate Public Forum - October 13

The final public forum for candidates is over! If you're still undecided, here's all the links you can use to try to help make up your mind! Side-by-Side Written Comparison on Key Issues CBC - How do Prince George's…

Prince George Daily News

Randy Thompson runs for Greens in North Cariboo-Prince George

The Green Party has announced Randy Thompson is its candidate in the North Cariboo-Prince George riding for the October 17 provincial election. Thompson is a farmer, small-business owner, municipal employee and former…

Prince George Daily News

Letter: City ads should be in local newspaper

Editor: It’s Prince George election time to select a mayor and city council for a four-year term. It’s time to ask these candidates where they stand on the City of Prince George advertising just on Facebook or if the…

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Every candidate says they want economic development

Most serious candidates in this election cycle are discussing "growing the tax base" and economic development. Bringing growth to PG. Great. Here’s a concrete way to do it. Proof it works: Dancor, an Ontario company…

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PG’s development cost charges haven’t been updated since 2009. Candidates, are you going to fix this?

When a developer builds new housing, they pay the city Development Cost Charges (DCCs). That money is supposed to cover the bigger infrastructure growth needs, like road widenings, water and sewer upgrades and parks…

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Changes in your perceptions of civic election candidates

With less than a week until election day, who on the mayor, council, and/or school board ballots has impressed you or exceeded your expectations? On the other hand, who has left you with a worse impression since the…

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Fire Rescue media release: Highway 97 south

At 10:30 p.m. on October 10, Prince George Fire Rescue crews from four halls responded to a structure fire at the Sintich RV/mobile home park on Hwy 97 south. First arriving crews found a 30-foot travel trailer fully…

Also covered byPrince George Citizen: Travel trailer burns at Sintich Trailer and RV Park (opens the publisher’s site),Prince George Citizen: Travel trailer burns at Sintich Trailer and RV Park (opens the publisher’s site),Prince George Daily News: Fire damages travel trailer (opens the publisher’s site),My Prince George Now: PG Fire Rescue crews extinguish travel trailer fire (opens the publisher’s site)and 1 more

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Cori Ramsay, Council Candidate AMA

https://preview.redd.it/h9l3flcjsouh1.jpg?width=1697&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0c868c39d6f875926b742dd2e7401b002e99e5f I’ve been asked to do an AMA so ask away - and in between turkey time - I will do my best to answer…

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Tucker Krause, City Council Candidate AMA

Good morning everyone. I’m Tucker Krause, one of the candidates running for Prince George City Council this fall. I'm hoping to hear from the community here! I’ll be back around 4 pm today to answer any potential…

Prince George Citizen

Prince George Council of Seniors get a boost for their Kindness Nook

Seniors need support as grocery item prices continue to rise

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FACT CHECK: “The project is not touching our property at all” Mayor Yu on his properties’ proximity to the $1.5 billion acute tower and not recusing himself. (With map)