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BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.

B.C. Provincial Parks are celebrating their 100th birthday this year and 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park is in on the celebration. With the help of sponsors, the British Columbia Arts Council and Arts BC, the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council (QDCAC) partnered with the Native Friendship Centre to organize a day of fun, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m at 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park.

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.

Last Friday, 12 Quesnel youth received Ashleigh Smith Memorial Awards. This one-time presentation, hosted by Ashleigh’s mother, Maria Dawson, recognized the youth’s community service and dedication to the arts, especially live arts.

Quesnel’s Amazing Racers collected $6,200 this year, bringing the three-year total to more than $26,000. Saturday morning, 16 teams raced around Quesnel for the third annual Quesnel Amazing Race.

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.

B.C. joins online service to help battle spread of disease

The revitalization of St. Laurent Avenue between Kinchant and Reid Streets began Thursday. The $1 million project is funded through the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program and will see complete street re-paving, new curbs, gutters and sidewalks, drainage improvements, a new storm sewer system and landscaping.

The bail hearing for David George Massey has, once again, been delayed. Massey was scheduled in provincial court Thursday for his arraignment hearing, it is now slated for Aug. 16.

Quesnel Transit is expanding. And it comes as no surprise considering in 2010, more than 83,000 residents chose the bus. “That’s a four per cent increase from 2009,” City of Quesnel transportation manager Harlene Hunt said.