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A locally-based co-operative of trucking firms and heavy equipment operators has reached a deal to sell carbon offsets to the Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT).

It's October, which means across British Columbia, communities are recognizing Community Living Month, celebrating the gifts and talents people with developmental disabilities bring to society.

A former Chilliwack school board member is seeking a trustee seat in Prince George. Sharon Bourassa, 44, was a trustee in the Fraser Valley community from 2005 to 2008 when, she said, that district went through its own share of turmoil.

A stronger job market could be the cause of a slight decrease in enrolment at College of New Caledonia this year. "We've seen the unemployment rate drop. It was 10 per cent and now it's less than six [per cent], I think.

Operation Red Nose 2011 is hosting a volunteer recruitment night on Saturday, 6 p.m. start, in the atrium of the College of New Caledonia. The organization provides rides home to partygoers who've drank too much to get behind the wheel.

Mayor Dan Rogers is calling on the federal government to get back to the table and negotiate on RCMP services in B.C. Earlier this week B.C. Solicitor General Shirley Bond told local government officials at the Union of B.C.

The Health and Wellness Centre at College of New Caledonia is now bigger, brighter and more functional. That's thanks to a move to a new facility that looks like a standard doctor's office and is located adjacent to the dental studies wing.

Councillor Brian Skakun confirmed he will be seeking a fourth term in office Friday. Skakun said he considered running for mayor, but after talking with his family, decided to commit to another term on council.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities has endorsed a pair of resolutions sponsored by the City of Prince George calling for stronger penalties for councillors who breach their duty to respect confidentiality. Under the resolutions, the Union of B.C.

Lumber mill officially closes its doors