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Wood Innovation Centre watch is on, downtown the expected site

Industry association calls for regulatory changes to improve rail service

The number of classes with more than 30 students has taken a major drop compared to the same point last year, according to a report from school district superintendent Brian Pepper.

Crime stats are nothing to shout about

More than 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the popular Victoria Street Market bazaar and tea Oct. 23 at St. Michael's and All Angels' Anglican Church.

Leaked B.C. NDP documents show the party is advocating that individual members get involved in recall campaigns led by former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm over the HST.

School board trustees granted "courtesy" busing privileges this week for an out-of-catchment elementary school student even though the school district's staff and legal counsel advised against the move.

The process is still on hold to get quick approval for construction funding to build a new RCMP detachment, or to send the question to a full referendum.

Families are invited to attend the Huble Homestead's Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 23. The event from 5 to 9 p.m. "has something for the whole family", said Krystal Leason, operations manager.

The Cariboo North Riding Association has passed a motion supporting Bob Simpson, who was thrown out of caucus by NDP leader Carole James last week, to remain as their MLA.