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Council approves property tax rates

Council approves property tax rates

City council passed a bylaw Monday night setting the rates households and businesses will pay for property taxes this year. Owners of residential property will pay $7.34 per $1,000 of assessed value. Although down from $7.
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Prince George saw over $17 million issued in building permit value last month

Prince George saw over $17 million issued in building permit value last month

City continues to see strong building permit numbers roll in
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Prince George Airport set to see its seven millionth passenger in 2019

Prince George Airport set to see its seven millionth passenger in 2019

The PGAA commented on successes and wildfires in its yearly update to city council
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Police receive multiple reports of unruly dirt bike riders on Prince George streets

Police receive multiple reports of unruly dirt bike riders on Prince George streets

Prince George RCMP say they believe most of the violators are youth under age 18
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RCMP warn of hefty fines for illegal dirt biking

RCMP warn of hefty fines for illegal dirt biking

Those caught riding dirt bikes in places where they are not supposed to risk up to $1,000 in fines and then some, Prince George RCMP said Tuesday in response to a recent wave of complaints.
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Hockey Canada’s new National Junior team staff includes northern B.C. coach

Hockey Canada’s new National Junior team staff includes northern B.C. coach

Quesnel’s Mitch Love will act as an assistant bench boss at 2020 World Juniors
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Prince George officer cleared of wrongdoing in IIO investigation

Prince George officer cleared of wrongdoing in IIO investigation

B.C. police watchdog was investigating a Feb. 28, 2019 incident
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City to host open house on wildfire protection

City to host open house on wildfire protection

The city will be hosting an open house on its plan to reduce the risk of wildfire in the Prince George area. It is set for Wed., May 15, at the Civic Centre, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presentations will be given at noon and 6 p.m.
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VIDEO: Driver uses bike lane to pass other vehicles in this B.C. city

VIDEO: Driver uses bike lane to pass other vehicles in this B.C. city

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Home ownership in city above CMHC affordability threshold

Home ownership in city above CMHC affordability threshold

The cost of owning a home in Prince George in 2018 was slightly above the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's suggested threshold, according to a report from the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board.
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