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Prince George, British Columbia

Administration
Full nameCity of Prince George
Official nameCity of Prince George
Motto"Shaping A Northern Destiny"
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional DistrictFraser-Fort George
Established1807
IncorporatedMarch 6, 1915
Government
MayorDan Rogers
Governing bodyPrince George City Council
MPsDick Harris
Jay Hill
MLAsShirley Bond
Pat Bell
John Rustad
Geography
Total Area122 sq mi (316 km2)
Elevation1886.5 ft (575 m)
Demography
Total Population79981 (2006)
Density (pop.)229.1/km2 (593.4/sq mi)
Other information
Time zonePST (UTC−8)
- Summer (DST)PDT (UTC−7)
Postal code spanV2K to V2N
Area code250, 778

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Prince George, with a population of 79,981 (census agglomeration of 83,225), is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is known as "BC's Northern Capital". Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, and the crossroads of Highway 16 and Highway 97, the city plays an important role in the province's economy and culture.

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CN Rail train derailment pictures of the fire.In Prince George British Columbia
1.45 min. | 3.04 user rating		 One of the worlds most beautiful cities - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Music: Elixirion www.elixirion.com
3.53 min. | 4.55 user rating		 this is in december of 2005 a very snowy night in prince george british columbia
0.27 min. | 3.6 user rating		 Chris ventures into the past in the historic Gold Rush town of Barkerville, where he meets up with some colourful locals. He reconnects with the Olympic Flame in the Celebration Community of Quesnel. Chris' journey then takes him from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region to Northern British Columbia where he learns to dog sled in Prince George! Follow the Flame @ www.hellobc.com
2.40 min. | 3.75 user rating		 Enbridge Inc., a Calgary-based pipeline company, wants to bring tar sands tankers to British Columbia's coast. In this segment the Exxon Valdez oil spill is re-visited. The coastline of Alaska is much like the coastline of northern British Columbia. Is it worth the risk? Join the thousands of Canadians who are standing up for this piece of our identity by signing the petition at NoTankers.ca
3.57 min. | 3.4 user rating
A Drive on dec 2 2006 through prince george british columbia. The next day we got 10 cm more snow.
1.47 min. | 4.44 user rating		 Chris catches the Flame and the sunrise over Prince George from the stunning campus at the University of Northern British Columbia. He heads to Smithers to take in the Spirit of the Mountains community festival. Chris goes cross-country skiing with members of the Bulkley Valley Nordic Club who have been chosen as nordic event officials for the 2010 Games. Chris finishes the day by joining the Smithers community at their evening Torch Relay Celebration. Follow the Flame @ www.hellobc.com
2.48 min. | 3.72 user rating		 Just received this video of a grizzly that has been eluding the conservation officers in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. This hungry fellow has been seen walking around the Hart Highway Subdivision September 2006.
0.28 min. | 4.66 user rating		 The changing climate brought a "red tide" to Prince George, and now this city in the forest is on the front lines of adapting to a warmer world. After watching their lumber livelihood destroyed by the pine beetle, residents are looking at ways to adapt and survive. The rest of Canada looks to Prince George for answers, because the beetles are on the move.
8.18 min. | 4.55 user rating		 Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada's best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC's research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. UNBC is a university both in and for the North, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada's Green University, leading the way to a more sustainable future for all. Visit UNBC's website at www.unbc.ca. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unbc.ca. Follow us on Twitter at @UNBC. Subscribe to our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/unbcnews.
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Ams fall to Cougars 8-3 in PG - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Tweet this news
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald--By the Herald staff -PRINCE GEORGE-, -British Columbia- -- Sena Acolatse, Charles Inglis and Martin Marincin each scored two goals to lift Prince George to a ... - Date : Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:22:25 GMT+00:00
Lake helps Canada show China the beef - Barriere Star Journal Tweet this news
Barriere Star Journal---BC- Cattlemen's Association reps, Mark Grafton (Bar K Ranch, -Prince George-) and Larry Garrett (Garrett Ranches, Vanderhoof) with Terry Lake and store ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:09:42 GMT+00:00
2010 Business Excellence Award Winners - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)--By 250 News -Prince George-, -BC- - It was a record-breaking evening for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards Gala... Prince George Chamber of Commerce CEO, ... - Date : Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:41:20 GMT+00:00
MOVEMBER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER - HQPrinceGeorge.com Tweet this news
HQPrinceGeorge.com---Prince George-, -BC- - Expect the moustache to make a comeback during the month of November. Canadian men will grow moustaches as part of the Movember campaign ... - Date : Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:25:14 GMT+00:00
The 'Missing Person' Who's Dearly Missed - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)---Prince George-, -BC- - Natasha Lynn Montgomery is a daughter, sister, and mother who is deeply missed. That's the message the parents ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:06:05 GMT+00:00
Provincial Cabinet Shuffle Could Include Bond - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)--By 250 News -Prince George-, -BC- - The Provincial Cabinet will be shuffled this morning, and there is a very real possibility Prince George - Valemount MLA ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:00:01 GMT+00:00
Highway 20 To Re-Open 'Round-the-Clock - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)--By 250 News -Prince George-, -BC-. - Some good news for residents of Bella Coola, after heavy rainfall in late September wreaked havoc with highway access to ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:11:27 GMT+00:00
Highway of Tears Meeting 'Valuable' - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)---Prince George-, -BC- - It has been a long day information-sharing for family members of the 18 missing and murdered women considered ... - Date : Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:01:13 GMT+00:00
Multi-Tenant Cargo Facility For PG Airport - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)--By 250 News -Prince George-, -BC- - The developer and owner of a planned $2-million dollar, multi-tenant cargo facility at the Prince George Airport says he ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:11:09 GMT+00:00
Half-Million Dollar Pot Bust - Opinion250 News (blog) Tweet this news
Opinion250 News (blog)--By 250 News -Prince George-, -BC- - North District RCMP are releasing information about a drug raid on a rural home, south of Prince George, ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:23:53 GMT+00:00

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Canada 2001 Census
  Prince George British Columbia
Median age 33.9 years 38.4 years
Under 15 years old 21% 18%
Over 65 years old 7.6% 14%
Visible minority 6% 21%
Protestant 31% 31%
Catholic 21% 17%

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Club Sport League Venue
Prince George Cougars Ice hockey Western Hockey League (WHL)' CN Centre
Prince George Spruce Kings Ice hockey British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)' Prince George Coliseum
UNBC Timberwolves Basketball British Columbia College Athletic Association (BCCAA)' Northern Sports Center
UNBC Timberwolves Soccer British Columbia College Athletic Association (BCCAA)' Glen Thompson fields
Prince George Fury Soccer Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League (CMISL)' CN Centre

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