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Ness Lake Bible Camp director Will Born didn't have any idea why he was told to bring a wheelbarrow to Beaverly elementary school Wednesday.

Mike Sapecnik is not against rules for teens using tanning beds. But the tanning salon owner is definitely not in favour of a proposed province-wide ban on young people accessing the service he provides.

Eena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Eena Lake has also been designated a Family Fishing Water by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Teachers vote yes to more job action

Mykayla Dykes is backing the stand teachers are taking in their contract dispute with the province. But she's trying to keep her show of support a bit of a secret. She'll try to keep a low profile at least until 2 p.m.

Striking teachers won't be on the job Monday and classes are cancelled for public school students across the province.

The RCMP announced Tuesday a new system for the Tour de North bicycle tour done each year by northern Mounties to raise cancer funds. Last year, on the 10th anniversary of the event, the route changed to go north-south for the first time.

Born Feb. 16, weighing just one pound seven ounces, about the weight of three softballs, Amelia Joy Marie was in critical condition.

UNBC professor of ecosystem science and management Bill McGill was elected the 2012 president of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. McGill previously served as the chamber's two vice presidents.

Striking teachers won't be on the job Monday and classes are cancelled for public school students across the province.