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During The Citizen's coffee chat Tuesday at Books & Co. a former northerner who recently returned to Prince George raised eyebrows as she expressed her fondness for wicked, wintry days that drive so many to distraction.

The deadline is fast approaching to provide input to a B.C. government-appointed panel that is putting together an analysis of the harmonized sales compared to returning to the province's former tax system. The last day to provide input is Friday.

By Pamela Fayerman Postmedia News PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Until recently, a breast cancer diagnosis for someone living in the rural areas surrounding this northern B.C. city was not only terrifying, but a huge inconvenience.

During The Citizen's coffee chat Tuesday at Books & Co. a former northerner who recently returned to Prince George raised eyebrows as she expressed her fondness for wicked, wintry days that drive so many to distraction.

Baldy Hughes Addiction Treatment Centre and Therapeutic Community executive director Marshall Smith has left his position, effective Thursday. Former Baldy Hughes director Tom Sentes confirmed Smith had left the facility.

The Northern B.C.

City director of planning and development Grant Bain will be leaving his post with the city on March 18. Bain will be taking an equivalent position with the City of Kingston, Ontario on March 28.

Canadian lumber climbed 18 per cent in 2010 over the previous year, finishing at 22.2 billion board feet, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. However, production still remained seven per cent below the 2008 level.

The Nisga'a Nation has entered into a benefits agreement with B.C. Hydro for the construction or a portion of the $404-million Northwest Transmission Line.

The Stephen Harper Conservative government says it will produce a budget on March 22 with no new major spending initiatives, but has hinted it may extend some benefits to seniors and workers.