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Flanked by 500 shoes, police, politicians and Insurance Corporation of British Columbia officials urged drivers to be less lead-footed when they take to the roads this long weekend.

B.C. Hydro has filed submissions with the provincial and federal regulators on its Site C Dam project in northern B.C. which comes with a $2-billion increased price tag to $7.9 billion. Despite the increase, B.C.

A unique bike has been stolen from its Prince George owner and might now be pedaled on the local black market. The bike was snatched from the parking lot of the BX Pub on May 6 sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

There appears to be a lull in the region's high water action, but the runoff season is not nearly over yet. Regional District of Fraser-Fort George spokeswoman Rene McCloskey said there was no new flood activity expected over the long weekend.

Provincial income assistance cheques were mailed this week in anticipation of a work disruption at Canada Post despite an offer by postal workers to deliver the cheques even if a strike or lockout goes ahead.

A Prince George resident with an extensive criminal history is facing charges for weapons possession, and four others have been arrested following a police raid on Quince Street.

Derek Boogaard died of an accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said on Friday, according to multiple news reports. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic painkiller, also known as OxyContin.

The water is subsiding but Prince George's river front parks and trails will remain closed for the long weekend, City spokesman Mike Davis confirmed Friday.

The B.C. government is bringing its nine trade representatives from around the world to the province's communities, including in B.C.'s Interior, to help businesses who want to expand into overseas markets.

Hot weather, showers and tributaries already frothing with high water are causing concern among safety authorities, and excitement among hardcore boaters.