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Canada's newest senator has a big idea to revitalize the beleaguered institution.

Brian Fawcett, a famous award-winning author, grew up in Prince George. He's written more than 20 books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and now lives in Toronto.

The new CEO of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce is familiar to members and already comes every day to the Chamber office.

Taxpayers will have the chance to give their input on the newest addition to their utility bills.

He's used to putting things together and making them stick. Lino Nadalin, a retired welder of almost 39 years at Canfor, now helps mix key ingredients for cookie dough at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association.

The ambassador of Japan will be in Prince George this week, along with former Ontario premier and interim Liberal Party of Canada leader Bob Rae, several industrial personalities and a who's who of national aboriginal leaders.

A council committee has given their blessing for city staff to try to capitalize on one of the provincial government's election promises.

Prince George will add its name to the list of B.C. municipalities in support of affordable child care. During Monday night's meeting, city council endorsed the $10 per day child care plan as presented by the Coalition of Childcare Advocates of B.C.

The committee tasked with actioning downtown revitalization projects has wrapped up, but that doesn't mean the work is finished, according to the mayor.

The new hotel development in downtown Prince George will bear the Delta Hotel and Resorts flag.