City of Prince George

Earlier this morning, we hosted a send-off for Joel Ewert at the Canada Games Plaza. 🍁 🎉 Joel is headed to Paris for the Paralympics. He will represent Canada on the wheelchair rugby team! The Paralympic Games take place from August 28 to September 8. You got this, Joel!

Join us on Friday morning to wish Joel Ewert good luck as he heads to Paris for the Paralympic Games! Be sure to wear red or your team Canada gear! 🍁 🎉 ➡️ Friday, August 16 ➡️ 11 to 11:30 a.m. ➡️ Canada Games Plaza, 725 Canada Games And stick around until noon and enjoy a takeout lunch for Foodie Fridays! Joel Ewert is a standout athlete in both wheelchair rugby and basketball, with his primary focus on wheelchair rugby. Recently selected to represent Canada in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, this marks his debut at the Games. Ewert, who was born with cerebral palsy, has shown exceptional skill and dedication throughout his sports career. He first gained attention from rugby coaches while competing for Team BC in wheelchair basketball at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. By 2017, he was part of the national wheelchair rugby team, competing internationally. In April 2024, Ewert played a key role in Team Canada’s silver medal win at the last-chance Paralympic qualifying event, securing their spot in Paris. Outside of sports, Ewert has completed a degree in biomedical studies at the University of Northern British Columbia and has been accepted into the University of British Columbia’s Northern Medical Program in Prince George. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Do you have concerns about accessibility in our community? We want to hear about it! Help us identify accessibility barriers at our facilities and throughout the community. That includes things like our pools, arenas, sidewalks, bus stops, parks, and our websites. Provide your feedback by calling 311, emailing [email protected], or speaking to our service centre staff at City Hall. Based on previous community feedback, we have made some progress, such as installing additional curb drops in various locations and we are planning to install a chair lift at the Aquatic Centre in 2025. By working together, we can ensure that Prince George is a welcoming and accessible city for all its residents! 💙 Learn more about the City's Accessibility Plan on our website: https://lnkd.in/gnrk85UU

#CityofPG is seeking a skilled cybersecurity lead to protect our information and technology assets. You'll lead #cybersecurity training, report on security alerts, and manage incident response and best practices. Think you've got what it takes? Here's what we're looking for: ✅ Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. ✅ 5+ years of experience with systems, networks, applications, and database technology. ✅ Solid understanding of common information and industrial security and IT frameworks. ✅ CISSP, CISM, and familiarity with the NIST framework (assets). ✅ Valid Class 5 driver's license and a clear Police Information Check. Apply by September 16: https://lnkd.in/gsqT8ppD

Alright folks, now is the time to show your love for Mr. PG! Our number one guy has been entered into Canada's Greatest Landmark contest. He's up against some pretty tough competition like a big tomato (lame), a giant fish (boring), and a giant $2 coin (yawn)... nobody's got a landmark quite as cool as ours! Cast your vote for the big guy until September 1: https://lnkd.in/gX_GMg2X

You've got a great idea for our community - we want to help! The application period for the myPG Community Grant is now open until October 15 at 4:30 p.m. The grant helps not-for-profits start new projects or enhance current projects that contribute to making Prince George a great community - like the community garden on Willow Street! Eligible projects can be large or small - grants typically range from $2,500 to $8,000. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply on our website: princegeorge.ca/grants

We're excited to receive this funding that will help us develop a regional #hydrogen hub! #CityofPG is strategically positioned to take advantage of the expanding hydrogen economy due to its regional transportation advantages, including proximity to major highways, rail transport, and an international airport. The funding will help us identify local hydrogen assets, attract investment, and support regional research and community engagement. Read more by clicking the link below!

Mayor Yu has proclaimed July 5 to 13 as Pride Week in #CityoPG! 🏳️🌈 Members of Council, Lheidli T'enneh, and the Pride Society were at City Hall this morning to raise the pride flag. Two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, plus (2SLGBTQI+) residents are integral to the diversity that gives our city life. We're excited to have great pride events take place at our facilities this week: the Pride Picnic is at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park this Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. and the annual pride parade starts July 13 at 10 a.m. at Canada Games Plaza. 🌈 🎉 Read the proclamation: https://lnkd.in/g9_SUcg5

Hey, do you want to get involved with your community? Look no further than the Super Citizens newsletter! This super cool group of superheroes receives emails every month or so about new engagement opportunities with #CityofPG. The July edition was sent out this afternoon. Included is information about: ✅ Three proposed concept plans for an exciting project at Carrie Jane Gray Park ✅ A new neighbourhood park in University Heights ✅ The Alternate Approval Process for the proposed Aquatic Centre upgrades (which begins tomorrow, July 5!) ✅ The status of the stormwater infrastructure fund survey ✅ What we heard at the May 28 Community Safety Town Hall meeting View it online: https://bit.ly/45WsRMb and don't forget to subscribe to receive the next one: https://lnkd.in/gANEMe8i

Do you know a heavy duty mechanic looking for work? We've extended this posting until July 19!