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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.
Budget blown by 2014 snow clearing costs

Budget blown by 2014 snow clearing costs

Clearing snow in 2014 cost the city nearly $650,000 more than was set aside. About $6.45 million was spent on snow and ice control last year, overreaching the year's $5.8 million budget.
Buggy breakfast

Buggy breakfast

UNBC librarian Allan Wilson enjoys some edible bugs at one of the booths at UNBC during Green Day celebrations Tuesday.
New ice groomer at CN Centre

New ice groomer at CN Centre

Everyone who's been to a rink has seen a zamboni and now there's a new player in town. It's the latest trainboni, the most recent addition to the fleet that clears the CN Centre ice.