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Trustees call on Ministry to reverse fees

Trustees call on Ministry to reverse fees

District 57 trustees are adding their voice to the chorus of local objections to a new education policy that removes subsidies to high school course upgrades for graduated adults.
Bridal show this weekend

Bridal show this weekend

Brides and grooms can walk the aisles of the Sweetheart Bridal Show before they ever have to walk down "that" aisle.
Students pay city's fare for free transit

Students pay city's fare for free transit

A student-led initiative to provide free bus service during the Canada Winter Games has reached its goal. The UNBC Students Pave the Way campaign raised enough money to shutter public transit fare boxes between Feb. 12 and March 1.
Potholes on the mend

Potholes on the mend

City crews working all shifts are patching potholes uncovered by the recent warm weather and rain. Potholes are formed as water gets into a crack in the asphalt.

SD57 budget higher than expected

School District 57 trustees were presented with an amended annual budget at Tuesday night's meeting, one that saw an additional $4-million that may need to be taken from the district's surplus.
Province targets B.C. oil sands workers

Province targets B.C. oil sands workers

Fort McMurray - the nation's heavy industry capital when the price of oil is high - is about to see some new billboards on the road to the tar sands. "B.C. Come Home" is the sentiment calling out from these ads.

CFIB gives B.C.'s regulations top marks

Small business's red tape is looking more pinkish this past year in B.C. The B.C.
WorkSafe speaker shares story to help school kids stay safe

WorkSafe speaker shares story to help school kids stay safe

When Nick Perry gets in front of students to school them on being safe in the workplace, he's not looking to scare them.
Canada's Green University now a Fair Trade campus

Canada's Green University now a Fair Trade campus

Every cup of coffee or tea bought from food services vendors on the UNBC campus now puts fair income in the pockets of the producer.

Northern Health offers community grants

Northern Health is opening up the applications for this year's Partnering for Healthier Communities grants.