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Speed limits along northern B.C.'s highways will remain untouched, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation said Wednesday following completion of a review of safety along B.C.'s rural highways.

Barely a decade ago, a Prince George mayor declaring Pride Week in the city was unheard of. The sight of the rainbow flag flying outside of city hall would have been equally as shocking.

Environment Canada is warning of "dime to nickel size hail and heavy rain" in advising that a severe thunderstorm is expected to hit parts of Highway 16 West between Vanderhoof and Prince George within the next 30 minutes.

Road work scheduled for last week has been bumped to begin on Wednesday. Inclement weather delayed paving on Otway Road between CN Rail track and the Otway ski area. That work is now scheduled for July 2.

A group focused on establishing a performing arts centre launched a media blitz aimed at convincing citizens the cost is manageable and there's a need for it. The blitz included YouTube videos, posters, social media content and a new website.

It's taking longer than anticipated to bring in new enforcement measures for on-street parking infractions, according to both the city and downtown businesses.

When listing off symbols of Canadiana, there's at least one person who doesn't want the nation to forget its link to royalty alongside its kinship to Mounties, maple leafs and beavers. Kevin MacLeod has good reason to promote the monarchy.

For more than two decades, Kandy Filipovic has been the hands behind the massive birthday cake served up to Canada Day celebrants.

School's out for summer in Prince George. On Monday afternoon, School District 57 advised summer school was cancelled this year after examining last Friday's Labour Relations Board ruling.

Prince George RCMP and their partners hit the water over the weekend, targeting Ness Lake. The police and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service conducted an enforcement campaign on June 29 to ensure boats met federal and provincial standards.