All-candidates meetings on the calendar

Economic development will be the theme when the Northern Regional Construction Association hosts an all-candidates meeting next week for those vying for a seat on city council.

Set the Courtyard by Marriott Prince George next Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., it is open to the public in general and admission is free. But those interested in attending need to register through nrca.ca. Space was still available as of yesterday.

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association are co-hosts.

Two other all candidates meetings are on the calendar:

• A “candidating” event will be held at the Prince George Public Library on Oct. 10, from

6:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Attendees can spend up to two minutes of oneon-one time with the candidate of their choice to ask questions and discuss issues before moving on in a “speed dating” format.

There is no registration and it’s free to attend.

• The Citizen, in partnership with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board and UNBC, will an all-candidates forum for council candidates in the Canfor Theatre at UNBC on Oct. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m.

An audio of the forum hosted by CBC on Sept. 24 is posted online at www.cbc.ca/player/ play/1329458755963.