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A B.C. Liberal government-commissioned panel delivered a report Wednesday that says there would be an immediate benefit to families by overturning the harmonized sales tax, but the decision has longer term consequences.

The culprit behind the dramatic blaze that gutted the Boston Pizza and Blockbuster Video on Monday afternoon was a "carelessly discarded" cigarette, stated Prince George Fire Rescue Services investigators Wednesday.

The Prince George Farmers' Market outdoor season will kick off this Saturday. Vendors will have booths set up at the corner of Third and George Street, in front of the courthouse and across the way from the indoor market, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For 22 years, jumping rope has been a big deal at Malaspina elementary. In that time, they've raised more than $72,000 for their efforts.

Citizen reporter Gordon Hoekstra recently received a pair of nods for outstanding journalism. The B.C.

Another home invasion was committed involving young people who, police quickly discover, know each other. The latest incident happened Monday, half an hour before midnight, in the 1100 block of Cuddie Crescent.

Voter turnout held steady across the north this federal election, compared to the previous one, but was less than the provincial average. Across B.C. the turnout by registered voters was 61.

Mock-up rooms reviewed at the Centre for the North construction site

North Central Labour Council president Aaron Ekman spoke against changes to regulations covering highways workers and gas station attendants during a WorkSafeBC hearing in Prince George on Tuesday.

Missing Women Inquiry commissioner Wally Oppal is considering visiting several communities in northern British Columbia in mid-June to hold forums on the murdered and missing women.