Resource hub
Forms, maps, PDFs, phone numbers and official websites for life in Prince George, collected so you don’t have to dig.
Business
- BizPaLFind the permits and licences your business needs from all levels of government.Website from Government of Canada · bizpal.ca
- Business licence applicationApply online for a new City of Prince George business licence.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Business licencesSteps, fees and rules for getting and renewing a City business licence.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- All City permits and applicationsSearchable list of every City permit, licence and application form.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Resources for businesses and entrepreneurs in BCThe Province's starting point for starting, registering and growing a small business. Small Business BC closed in December 2024.Website from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- WorkBCJob search, career planning and training support.Website from Province of British Columbia · workbc.ca
City services
- Bylaw ServicesBylaw Services hours, contacts (250-561-7622), tickets and complaint process.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- City Service Centre (311)Call 311 (or 250-561-7600 from outside city limits) for City services, service requests and general questions.Phone from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Pay the City onlinePay parking tickets, dog and business licence renewals, permits and other City charges.Form from City of Prince George · cobweb.princegeorge.ca
- Submit a service requestReport potholes, streetlights, graffiti, bylaw issues and other non-emergency problems online.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorgebc.citysourced.ca
- cityofpg mobile appReport issues, check garbage schedules and follow council meetings from your phone.App from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Renew a dog licenceRenew your dog's annual licence online.Form from City of Prince George · cobweb.princegeorge.ca
- Residential garbage collection calendar 2026–2027Printable collection schedule for each garbage colour zone.PDF from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Garbage and recyclingCart sizes and costs, set-out rules, restricted items and help for residents with disabilities.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- MyCity online accountView property tax and utility notices, payment history and business licence details online.App from City of Prince George · cobweb.princegeorge.ca
- Paying your tax and utility billPayment options, due dates and current flat and metered utility rates.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Property taxesTax rates, online notices, permissive exemptions and tax sale information.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Dispute a bylaw ticketDispute a City parking or bylaw ticket within 14 days.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Water utilityDrinking water, frozen pipes, leak responsibility and the volunteer water meter program.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
Community
- Aquatics: Canfor Leisure PoolPool schedules, drop-in fees, passes and Aquatic Centre renovation news.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Arenas and skatingPublic skating, drop-in hockey, City arenas and outdoor rink locations.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- BC ParksProvincial parks, camping reservations and advisories.Website from BC Parks · bcparks.ca
- bc211Call or text 2-1-1 to find free and low-cost community services.Phone from bc211 · bc.211.ca
- CN CentreEvents, tickets and venue information for Prince George's main arena.Website from City of Prince George · cncentre.ca
- Book a park, field, school, arena or poolHow to book City spaces, insurance requirements and rules.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Leisure Access Program applicationLow-income residents can apply for free swims and discounted passes and programs.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Parks and trailsDirectory of City parks, trails, playgrounds and washrooms.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Prince George Humane SocietyReport found pets and adopt animals; 250-640-7415.Phone from Prince George Humane Society · pghumanesociety.ca
- Prince George Native Friendship CentrePrograms and services from infants to Elders, including shelter and emergency resources.Website from Prince George Native Friendship Centre · pgnfc.com
- Recreation program registrationRegister for swimming lessons and programs and buy pool passes online.App from City of Prince George · cityofprincegeorge.perfectmind.com
- Salvation Army food bankFood bank at 3500 18th Avenue; card registration and pickup times.Website from The Salvation Army Prince George · sapg.ca
Education
- College of New CaledoniaCommunity college for north-central BC; Prince George campus 250-562-2131.Website from College of New Caledonia · cnc.bc.ca
- Prince George Public LibraryBranches, hours, programs, eBooks and free library cards.Website from Prince George Public Library · pgpl.ca
- School District 57 (Prince George)Public K–12 schools, registration and district news; board office 250-561-6800.Website from School District No. 57 (Prince George) · sd57.bc.ca
- StudentAid BCStudent loans, grants and scholarships for post-secondary study.Website from Province of British Columbia · studentaidbc.ca
- University of Northern British ColumbiaResearch university at 3333 University Way; 250-960-5555.Website from UNBC · unbc.ca
Emergency
- BC Wildfire ServiceActive wildfires, fire bans and wildfire status across BC.Website from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- BC Conservation Officer ServiceReport aggressive bears and dangerous wildlife 24/7 at 1-877-952-7277.Phone from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- Emergency: 9-1-1Call 9-1-1 for police, fire or ambulance when life or property is at risk.Phone from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- EmergencyInfoBCOfficial provincial updates on evacuations and active emergencies.Website from Province of British Columbia · emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
- Evacuation zones and assembly points mapPrintable map of evacuation zones, assembly points and the reception centre.PDF from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Evacuation zone lookupFind your evacuation zone and nearest assembly point by address.Map from City of Prince George · cityofpg.maps.arcgis.com
- Extreme weather resourcesWarming and cooling centres, shelter links and heat and cold safety.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Prince George Fire Rescue non-emergency line24/7 non-emergency line 250-561-7664; administration 250-561-7667.Phone from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- FireSmart BCHow to reduce wildfire risk around your home and property.Website from FireSmart BC · firesmartbc.ca
- PreparedBCGuides and checklists for household emergency kits and plans.Website from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- Public Alerting System sign-upGet evacuation alerts and orders for your Prince George zone by text, phone or email.App from Regional District of Fraser-Fort George · rdffg.connectrocket.com
- Report a crime online (RCMP)Report certain non-emergency crimes to the Prince George RCMP online.Form from Royal Canadian Mounted Police · ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- Prince George RCMPDetachment at 455 Victoria Street; non-emergency 250-561-3300.Phone from Royal Canadian Mounted Police · rcmp.ca
Environment
- BC air quality advisoriesCurrent air quality and smoke advisories for BC communities.Website from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- BC Hydro outage mapCurrent power outages and restoration estimates.Map from BC Hydro · bchydro.com
- Prince George weather forecastOfficial forecast and weather warnings for Prince George.Website from Environment and Climate Change Canada · weather.gc.ca
- Prince George Air Improvement RoundtableLocal air quality information and the woodstove exchange program.Website from PG Air Improvement Roundtable · pgairquality.com
- Landfills and transfer stationsHours, accepted materials and closures for the regional landfill and transfer stations.Website from Regional District of Fraser-Fort George · rdffg.ca
- Regional recycling depotsWhere to recycle if you're not on curbside service, including Quinn Street depot.Website from Regional District of Fraser-Fort George · rdffg.ca
- Recycle BC: Prince GeorgeWhat goes in your curbside recycling and collection information.Website from Recycle BC · recyclebc.ca
- Sort SmartSearch tool for how to recycle, compost or dispose of household items.App from Regional District of Fraser-Fort George · sortsmart.ca
- Water restrictions and conservationYear-round sprinkling schedule by house number and water-saving tips.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
Government
- AddressChangeBCUpdate your address with several BC government services at once.Form from Province of British Columbia · addresschange.gov.bc.ca
- City of Prince George 2025 Annual ReportAudited financial statements and results for 2025.PDF from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- BC Legislature membersFind BC MLAs and their contact information.Website from Legislative Assembly of British Columbia · leg.bc.ca
- City bylaw listingSearch and download current City of Prince George bylaws.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- 2026 declaration of candidatesOfficial list of mayor and council candidates for October 17, 2026.PDF from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Subscribe to City emailsGet news, public notices and engagement invitations by email.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Council meetings, agendas and minutesUpcoming meetings, agendas, minutes and a searchable archive.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Mayor and council contactsContact details and bios for the mayor and eight councillors.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Request to appear as a delegationApply at least two weeks ahead to present to city council.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- 2026 BC provincial electionDates, eligibility and ways to vote in the October 24, 2026 provincial election.Website from Elections BC · elections.bc.ca
- Elections CanadaFederal voter registration, ridings and election information.Website from Elections Canada · elections.ca
- City finance and budget documentsFinancial plans, capital plans, SOFI reports and budget news.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Freedom of information requestsHow to request City records under FIPPA.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Get Involved Prince GeorgeCity engagement site for surveys, plans and project updates.Website from City of Prince George · getinvolved.princegeorge.ca
- Find your MPLook up your federal Member of Parliament by postal code.Website from House of Commons · ourcommons.ca
- Lheidli T'enneh First NationOfficial website of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation; 250-562-0847.Website from Lheidli T'enneh First Nation · lheidli.ca
- CivicInfo BC candidate profilesCandidate contact details and profiles for BC local elections.Website from CivicInfo BC · localelections.ca
- Request a mail ballotApply by October 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. to vote by mail in the municipal election.Form from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- 2026 municipal election voter informationEligibility, ID, advance voting, mail ballots and voting places for October 17, 2026.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Public noticesOfficial notices for hearings, land use applications and bylaws.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Regional District of Fraser-Fort GeorgeRegional government for the Prince George area; 250-960-4400.Website from Regional District of Fraser-Fort George · rdffg.ca
- Service BCIn-person and online access to provincial government services.Website from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- Statement of Financial Information dashboardInteractive view of City supplier payments, grants and remuneration.Data from City of Prince George · data-cityofpg.opendata.arcgis.com
Health
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 9-8-8 any time for suicide crisis support.Phone from 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline · 988.ca
- Northern BC Crisis Line24/7 crisis line 250-563-1214 or 1-888-562-1214, plus a youth support line.Phone from Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre for Northern BC · crisis-centre.ca
- Health Connect RegistryRegister to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.Form from Province of British Columbia · healthlinkbc.ca
- HealthLink BC (8-1-1)Call 8-1-1 any time to speak with a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian.Phone from Province of British Columbia · healthlinkbc.ca
- Enrol in MSPApply for BC Medical Services Plan coverage as a new resident.Form from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- Northern HealthHealth authority for northern BC: hospitals, public health and home care.Website from Northern Health · northernhealth.ca
- Urgent and Primary Care CentreSame-day urgent care that isn't an emergency, in Parkwood Place; 250-645-6900.Phone from Northern Health · northernhealth.ca
- University Hospital of Northern BCRegional hospital and 24-hour emergency at 1475 Edmonton Street; 250-565-2000.Phone from Northern Health · northernhealth.ca
Housing
- BC AssessmentLook up property assessments that set your property tax.Website from BC Assessment · bcassessment.ca
- BC Housing emergency shelter programHow to find emergency shelter space in BC communities, including Prince George.Website from BC Housing · bchousing.org
- BC One CallRequest utility locates before you dig; free service.Phone from BC One Call · bc1c.ca
- Building permitsWhen you need a building, plumbing or sign permit and how to apply.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- FortisBCNatural gas service, account setup and gas emergencies.Website from FortisBC · fortisbc.com
- BC home owner grantClaim the provincial grant that reduces property taxes on your principal residence.Form from Province of British Columbia · www2.gov.bc.ca
- Land use application portalSubmit and track rezoning, development permit, variance and subdivision applications.App from City of Prince George · cityworks.princegeorge.ca
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525 (2025)Consolidated version of Prince George's Official Community Plan, adopted October 2025.PDF from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Permit and zoning chatbotAsk questions about permits and zoning and look up a property's zone.App from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Zoning bylawZoning Bylaw No. 7850 by section and zone, with a consolidated download.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
Local media
- 101.3 The RiverAdult contemporary radio for Prince George (CKKN-FM).Website from Pattison Media · 1013theriver.ca
- 94.3 The GoatRock radio for Prince George (CIRX-FM).Website from Vista Radio · myprincegeorgenow.com
- 99.3 Rewind RadioHits from the 80s and 90s (CKDV-FM).Website from Pattison Media · 993rewindradio.ca
- CBC News British ColumbiaProvincial news from CBC, including stories from the Prince George newsroom.Website from CBC News · cbc.ca
- CBC Daybreak North (91.5 FM)Northern B.C.’s morning show on CBC Radio One, weekdays from 6 a.m. Listen live or catch up online.Website from CBC Radio One · cbc.ca
- CFIS 93.1 FM community radioVolunteer-run, non-profit community radio with local specialty shows.Website from Prince George Community Radio Society · cfisfm.com
- CFUR 88.7 FMCampus and community radio from UNBC, with local music and volunteer-hosted shows.Website from CFUR Radio Society · cfur.ca
- CKPG Today and CKPG TVPrince George’s hometown television station. Local newscasts, stories and video online.Website from Pattison Media · ckpgtoday.ca
- Country 97 FM (97.3)Country music radio for Prince George (CJCI-FM).Website from Vista Radio · myprincegeorgenow.com
- Energeticcity.caNews from Fort St. John and northeast B.C.Website from Energeticcity.ca · energeticcity.ca
- Fraser FindsA friendly community hub for garage sales, farm stands, food trucks, events and local finds around Prince George.Website from Fraser Finds · fraserfinds.ca
- My PG NowLocal news, events and weather from the Vista Radio newsroom behind 94.3 The Goat and Country 97.Website from Vista Radio · myprincegeorgenow.com
- Northern Capital NewsA Prince George news roundup newsletter by local journalist Andrew Kurjata.Website from Andrew Kurjata · akurjata.substack.com
- Northword magazineIndependent quarterly magazine about life, culture and landscapes across northern B.C.Website from Northword · northword.ca
- Vanderhoof Omineca ExpressNews from Vanderhoof and the Nechako Valley, west of Prince George.Website from Black Press Media · ominecaexpress.com
- Over the EdgeUNBC’s independent student newspaper, covering campus and Prince George.Website from Over the Edge · overtheedge.unbc.ca
- Prince George CitizenThe city’s long-running newspaper: local news, sports, business, arts and opinion, in print and online.Website from Prince George Citizen · princegeorgecitizen.com
- Prince George Daily NewsIndependent digital newspaper covering Prince George and northern B.C.Website from Prince George Daily News · pgdailynews.ca
- Quesnel Cariboo ObserverNews from Quesnel and the North Cariboo, an hour south of Prince George.Website from Black Press Media · quesnelobserver.com
- Ici Radio-Canada Première (95.5 FM)French-language news and radio for British Columbia.Website from Radio-Canada · ici.radio-canada.ca
- r/princegeorgeThe city’s busiest online conversation: questions, recommendations, road reports and local chatter.Website from Reddit community · reddit.com
- Tourism Prince GeorgeEvents, things to do and visitor stories from the city’s tourism organization.Website from Tourism Prince George · tourismpg.com
Maps & data
- Property crime mapOpen data map of reported property crime in Prince George.Data from City of Prince George · data-cityofpg.opendata.arcgis.com
- Off-leash dog parks mapInteractive map of Prince George's designated off-leash dog areas.Map from City of Prince George · storymaps.arcgis.com
- City of Prince George open dataFree datasets, maps and dashboards published by the City.Data from City of Prince George · data-cityofpg.opendata.arcgis.com
- PGMapThe City's main interactive map for zoning, property details and infrastructure.Map from City of Prince George · maps.princegeorge.ca
- Snow clearing priority mapLook up whether your street is a red, green or grey snow clearing route.Map from City of Prince George · cityofpg.maps.arcgis.com
Transportation
- Prince George transit alertsDetours, cancellations and service changes.Website from BC Transit · alerts.bctransit.com
- Prince George transit faresCurrent bus fares, passes and fare programs.Website from BC Transit · bctransit.com
- Prince George Transit trip plannerTrip planner, schedules and maps for Prince George buses.App from BC Transit · bctransit.com
- DriveBCHighway conditions, closures and webcams for Highways 97, 16 and beyond.Map from Province of British Columbia · drivebc.ca
- handyDART Prince GeorgeDoor-to-door accessible transit: eligibility, registration and booking.Website from BC Transit · bctransit.com
- HotSpot parkingBuy monthly parking permits and residential permits for City lots and streets.App from HotSpot Parking · hotspotparking.com
- ICBCDriver licensing, vehicle insurance and claims in BC.Website from Insurance Corporation of British Columbia · icbc.com
- Parking in Prince GeorgeDowntown and hospital zone rules, lots and parkades, residential permits and rates.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Snow clearing and winter parkingPlowing priorities, timelines and winter on-street parking restrictions.Website from City of Prince George · princegeorge.ca
- Traffic disruptions mapCurrent and upcoming road closures, detours and sidewalk impacts in the city.Map from City of Prince George · experience.arcgis.com
