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September 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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The Vienna Schnitzel: The Prince George Legend That Still Lives in Our Memories
It wasn’t just a place to eat; it was a place to gather, to celebrate, to mark time with plates piled high with comfort and tradition.
It wasn’t just a place to eat; it was a place to gather, to celebrate, to mark time with plates piled high with comfort and tradition.
September 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM
The Vienna Schnitzel: The Prince George Legend That Still Lives in Our Memories
It wasn’t just a place to eat; it was a place to gather, to celebrate, to mark time with plates piled high with comfort and tradition.
It wasn’t just a place to eat; it was a place to gather, to celebrate, to mark time with plates piled high with comfort and tradition.
On September 11, 1965, Prince George’s largest office block officially opened its doors.
The grand opening of the expanded Victoria Medical Building was a pretty big deal for a city growing as quickly as Prince George was in the 1960s.
The grand opening of the expanded Victoria Medical Building was a pretty big deal for a city growing as quickly as Prince George was in the 1960s.
September 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
On September 11, 1965, Prince George’s largest office block officially opened its doors.
The grand opening of the expanded Victoria Medical Building was a pretty big deal for a city growing as quickly as Prince George was in the 1960s.
The grand opening of the expanded Victoria Medical Building was a pretty big deal for a city growing as quickly as Prince George was in the 1960s.
On September 10, 1910,
The school was not housed in a purpose-built schoolhouse. The board rented a small wooden building at the corner of Fourth Street—now Queensway—and Thapage Lane for $30 a month.
The one-room building was approximately 15 feet wide and 30 feet long
The school was not housed in a purpose-built schoolhouse. The board rented a small wooden building at the corner of Fourth Street—now Queensway—and Thapage Lane for $30 a month.
The one-room building was approximately 15 feet wide and 30 feet long
September 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
On September 10, 1910,
The school was not housed in a purpose-built schoolhouse. The board rented a small wooden building at the corner of Fourth Street—now Queensway—and Thapage Lane for $30 a month.
The one-room building was approximately 15 feet wide and 30 feet long
The school was not housed in a purpose-built schoolhouse. The board rented a small wooden building at the corner of Fourth Street—now Queensway—and Thapage Lane for $30 a month.
The one-room building was approximately 15 feet wide and 30 feet long
Thirty-two years ago today, Prince George reached a pretty remarkable milestone.
September 8, 1994 marked Day One of full operations at the University of Northern British Columbia’s new Prince George campus on Cranbrook Hill.
Source/photo: Prince George Citizen, September 8, 1994.
September 8, 1994 marked Day One of full operations at the University of Northern British Columbia’s new Prince George campus on Cranbrook Hill.
Source/photo: Prince George Citizen, September 8, 1994.
September 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Thirty-two years ago today, Prince George reached a pretty remarkable milestone.
September 8, 1994 marked Day One of full operations at the University of Northern British Columbia’s new Prince George campus on Cranbrook Hill.
Source/photo: Prince George Citizen, September 8, 1994.
September 8, 1994 marked Day One of full operations at the University of Northern British Columbia’s new Prince George campus on Cranbrook Hill.
Source/photo: Prince George Citizen, September 8, 1994.
Seventy-five years ago today, something important happened on top of Connaught Hill.
On Friday, September 7, 1951, Mayor Garvin Dezell officially opened a new Rotary Club park project on the summit of Connaught Hill.
On Friday, September 7, 1951, Mayor Garvin Dezell officially opened a new Rotary Club park project on the summit of Connaught Hill.
September 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Seventy-five years ago today, something important happened on top of Connaught Hill.
On Friday, September 7, 1951, Mayor Garvin Dezell officially opened a new Rotary Club park project on the summit of Connaught Hill.
On Friday, September 7, 1951, Mayor Garvin Dezell officially opened a new Rotary Club park project on the summit of Connaught Hill.
On September 6, 1957, Caribou Brewing Company Ltd. was celebrating its new Prince George brewery on seven acres overlooking the Nechako River.
Source: The Vancouver Sun, September 1957.
Source: The Vancouver Sun, September 1957.
September 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
On September 6, 1957, Caribou Brewing Company Ltd. was celebrating its new Prince George brewery on seven acres overlooking the Nechako River.
Source: The Vancouver Sun, September 1957.
Source: The Vancouver Sun, September 1957.
62 years ago today, Prince George welcomed a brand-new shopping centre
More than 350 people made their way through the morning mist and fog for the official opening of Spruceland Shopping Centre.
Then, almost right on cue, Mayor Garvin Dezell declared the centre open and the sun broke through.
More than 350 people made their way through the morning mist and fog for the official opening of Spruceland Shopping Centre.
Then, almost right on cue, Mayor Garvin Dezell declared the centre open and the sun broke through.
September 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
62 years ago today, Prince George welcomed a brand-new shopping centre
More than 350 people made their way through the morning mist and fog for the official opening of Spruceland Shopping Centre.
Then, almost right on cue, Mayor Garvin Dezell declared the centre open and the sun broke through.
More than 350 people made their way through the morning mist and fog for the official opening of Spruceland Shopping Centre.
Then, almost right on cue, Mayor Garvin Dezell declared the centre open and the sun broke through.
On Sept 1, 1979 Terry Fox, his brother Darrel and friend Doug Alward, came to Prince George to participate In the Prince George to Boston Marathon (now known as the Labour Day Classic).
September 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
On Sept 1, 1979 Terry Fox, his brother Darrel and friend Doug Alward, came to Prince George to participate In the Prince George to Boston Marathon (now known as the Labour Day Classic).
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August 31, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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August 27, 1958
Mayor Carrie Jane Gray had proclaimed August 27 a civic holiday, and the celebration was billed as Prince George’s major event of British Columbia’s Centennial year.
Then, at 7:00 p.m., came a moment that would become part of history:
Fort George Park was officially dedicated.
Mayor Carrie Jane Gray had proclaimed August 27 a civic holiday, and the celebration was billed as Prince George’s major event of British Columbia’s Centennial year.
Then, at 7:00 p.m., came a moment that would become part of history:
Fort George Park was officially dedicated.
August 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
August 27, 1958
Mayor Carrie Jane Gray had proclaimed August 27 a civic holiday, and the celebration was billed as Prince George’s major event of British Columbia’s Centennial year.
Then, at 7:00 p.m., came a moment that would become part of history:
Fort George Park was officially dedicated.
Mayor Carrie Jane Gray had proclaimed August 27 a civic holiday, and the celebration was billed as Prince George’s major event of British Columbia’s Centennial year.
Then, at 7:00 p.m., came a moment that would become part of history:
Fort George Park was officially dedicated.
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The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
August 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
Prohibition officially began in British Columbia on October 1, 1917, after voters approved it in a 1916 referendum.
When Prohibition arrived, the Prince George Hotel closed.
When Prohibition arrived, the Prince George Hotel closed.
August 25, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Prohibition officially began in British Columbia on October 1, 1917, after voters approved it in a 1916 referendum.
When Prohibition arrived, the Prince George Hotel closed.
When Prohibition arrived, the Prince George Hotel closed.
🍳 On this day in 1972, McDonald’s was still wondering if this whole “breakfast” idea would catch on.
The Tampa Times reported on August 23, 1972 that the Egg McMuffin was being tested in Tampa Bay. Six restaurants were averaging about 450 a week each.
The Tampa Times, August 23, 1972
#OnThisDay
The Tampa Times reported on August 23, 1972 that the Egg McMuffin was being tested in Tampa Bay. Six restaurants were averaging about 450 a week each.
The Tampa Times, August 23, 1972
#OnThisDay
August 24, 2026 at 2:40 AM
🍳 On this day in 1972, McDonald’s was still wondering if this whole “breakfast” idea would catch on.
The Tampa Times reported on August 23, 1972 that the Egg McMuffin was being tested in Tampa Bay. Six restaurants were averaging about 450 a week each.
The Tampa Times, August 23, 1972
#OnThisDay
The Tampa Times reported on August 23, 1972 that the Egg McMuffin was being tested in Tampa Bay. Six restaurants were averaging about 450 a week each.
The Tampa Times, August 23, 1972
#OnThisDay
Looking for help with a local story I am trying to write, does anyone know the history of the London Hotel in Prince George? Looking for when it was built, who created it, owned it etc....
August 23, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Looking for help with a local story I am trying to write, does anyone know the history of the London Hotel in Prince George? Looking for when it was built, who created it, owned it etc....
Terrible - plane crashed into truck on a busy road this afternoon, killing person inside. Propeller went right through windshield www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
1 dead after plane makes emergency landing on Prince George road, crashes into vehicle | CBC News
Prince George RCMP have confirmed that a person has died after a plane made an emergency landing Thursday on Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Road.
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August 22, 2026 at 6:53 AM
CKPG-TV began telecasting on Channel 3 on August 15, 1961,
Five days later, on August 20, CKPG was advertising some of the programs viewers could now watch:
• Perry Mason
• The Flintstones
• National Velvet
• Danger Man
• Have Gun, Will Travel
• Wrestling
• News, sports and weather
Five days later, on August 20, CKPG was advertising some of the programs viewers could now watch:
• Perry Mason
• The Flintstones
• National Velvet
• Danger Man
• Have Gun, Will Travel
• Wrestling
• News, sports and weather
August 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
CKPG-TV began telecasting on Channel 3 on August 15, 1961,
Five days later, on August 20, CKPG was advertising some of the programs viewers could now watch:
• Perry Mason
• The Flintstones
• National Velvet
• Danger Man
• Have Gun, Will Travel
• Wrestling
• News, sports and weather
Five days later, on August 20, CKPG was advertising some of the programs viewers could now watch:
• Perry Mason
• The Flintstones
• National Velvet
• Danger Man
• Have Gun, Will Travel
• Wrestling
• News, sports and weather
Railway companies pay to build and maintain their tracks. Car companies sell the vehicles, while taxpayers and drivers largely pay for the roads. It’s a historic policy choice—but is it still a fair one? Should automakers help fund the roads their vehicles use? 🚗🛤️
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August 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Railway companies pay to build and maintain their tracks. Car companies sell the vehicles, while taxpayers and drivers largely pay for the roads. It’s a historic policy choice—but is it still a fair one? Should automakers help fund the roads their vehicles use? 🚗🛤️
which do you like better?
August 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
which do you like better?
Before the midway lights, the mini doughnuts and the familiar sound of the fair drifting across Prince George, there was a much smaller exhibition—and a town of only about 200 people.
The first Prince George Exhibition was held on September 17 and 18, 1912.
The first Prince George Exhibition was held on September 17 and 18, 1912.
August 13, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Before the midway lights, the mini doughnuts and the familiar sound of the fair drifting across Prince George, there was a much smaller exhibition—and a town of only about 200 people.
The first Prince George Exhibition was held on September 17 and 18, 1912.
The first Prince George Exhibition was held on September 17 and 18, 1912.
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TR’s man in the arena speech is the ultimate “they’re cooking you in the group chat, pussy” indicator
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 AM
TR’s man in the arena speech is the ultimate “they’re cooking you in the group chat, pussy” indicator
I was born right here in Prince George.
Can you guess what year?
🏛 Prince George opened its new City Hall. It cost $725,000 to build — and it was only two storeys tall.
⛲ The Centennial Fountain was completed using an incredible 40,000 pieces of Venetian glass.
🏫 Austin Road Elementary opened
Can you guess what year?
🏛 Prince George opened its new City Hall. It cost $725,000 to build — and it was only two storeys tall.
⛲ The Centennial Fountain was completed using an incredible 40,000 pieces of Venetian glass.
🏫 Austin Road Elementary opened
August 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM
I was born right here in Prince George.
Can you guess what year?
🏛 Prince George opened its new City Hall. It cost $725,000 to build — and it was only two storeys tall.
⛲ The Centennial Fountain was completed using an incredible 40,000 pieces of Venetian glass.
🏫 Austin Road Elementary opened
Can you guess what year?
🏛 Prince George opened its new City Hall. It cost $725,000 to build — and it was only two storeys tall.
⛲ The Centennial Fountain was completed using an incredible 40,000 pieces of Venetian glass.
🏫 Austin Road Elementary opened