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School board trustees backed away Tuesday night from a first-come, first-serve approach to registering for choice programs at kindergarten in favour of giving preference to children who already have a sibling in the program.

NDP federal candidate Lois Boone and NDP MP Dennis Bevington say regulatory changes recommended in a 2010 rail review should be implemented now.

The B.C. Liberal government has appointed an independent panel to provide analysis of the implications of keeping the harmonized sales tax or returning the province's former tax system.

B.C. forests and mining minister Pat Bell has issued a province-wide challenge to the forest industry and workers: Make this the first year there are no deaths in the forest sector.

An avalanche near Tumbler Ridge has claimed the life of a snowmobiler from Alberta. The location of the avalanche at Albright Ridge is known to be an alpine area used by a small number of experienced snowmobilers, RCMP Insp.

A 46-year-old Cache Creek transport truck driver was charged with failing to yield following a two-vehicle incident Monday on Highway 97 South at Railway Road.

The Prince George SPCA will continue to act as the city's animal pound. City council heard at their public meeting on Monday, that a contract had been agreed upon between the municipality and the animal welfare society.

A University of B.C. professor is coming to Prince George to talk about the importance of investing in children at an early age. Professor Paul Kershaw says the 30-per-cent of B.C.

B.C. Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon received a big northern boost Monday with the endorsement of senior cabinet ministers Shirley Bond and Pat Bell.

Depending on the city's generosity, CBC television personality Rick Mercer could be paying a visit to UNBC.