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Council sang a familiar tune in response to city staff's comprehensive review of the performing arts centre project - they're committed to their commitment and they'll keep talking about it.

Quesnel RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed two vehicles early Friday morning. RCMP and the Quesnel Fire Department were called to a fire in the 1600 block of Highway 97 North around 3:20 a.m. on Friday.

The financial compensation for the role of mayor is sufficient, but pay for councillors is lagging, according to the group responsible for reviewing council remuneration.

A city staff review of the performing arts centre (PAC) project reaffirms what council said when they agreed to name the venture a priority last November - the demand is there but there's no money.

Mackenzie RCMP are seeking the public's help to locate a wanted man missing since May 30.

Hundreds of people gathered downtown on Saturday to celebrate Pride Week in Prince George and show their support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Irvin Leroux has not given up his fight against the federal government's tax collector. The 70-year-old former businessman has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise enough money to cover the costs of appealing a B.C.

Prince RCMP's municipal traffic section uncovered 24 violations when it kicked off the summer CounterAttack program against impaired driving on June 27.

The Prince George RCMP will be offering tours of its new home next week. Open to the public, the tours are set for Wed., July 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sat., July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In it's first year of existence, with its debut brew, the Barkerville Brewing Company has won its first national award. The 12th annual Canadian Brewing Awards were handed out recently in Fredericton.