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Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Premier Christy Clark stopped at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Tuesday to unveil the second part of her jobs plan, a goal of increasing the number of international students in B.C. by 50 per cent. But critics were quick to point out that at least one of the key measures, an international education council, is already in place.
Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Swift parole a long shot for serial killer of missing women: Expert
Premier boosts northwest export plans

Premier boosts northwest export plans

The Ridley Island bulk terminal at Prince Rupert will be expanded with a $90 million road and rail project, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday.
Students seeking safe passage across Highway 3

Students seeking safe passage across Highway 3

The students at Hutton Elementary School in Grand Forks now have a safer route across Highway 3 thanks to a new crosswalk.
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Forks 2011 Volunteer Appreciation

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Forks 2011 Volunteer Appreciation

Here are some images from the 2011 Grand Forks Volunteer Appreciation awards, which were held at Gallery 2 on the evening of Sept. 14.
Drivers urged to slow down in school zones via speed boards

Drivers urged to slow down in school zones via speed boards

A new speed-reader board acquired by the Grand Forks Citizens on Patrol from ICBC will be placed in school zones on a scheduled basis for the next few weeks.

Committees to look in to appetite for regular bus route

During a recent Carbon Neutral Sub-committee meeting in Grand Forks, the issue of public transit and ridership was raised.
Aquatic centre plan could be funded by programming budget

Aquatic centre plan could be funded by programming budget

The Grand Forks & District Recreation Commission has been hearing some displeasure voiced at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre’s extended fall closure and fitness area expansion proposal.

Digital switch causes problems for local residents

Shaw Cable's digital network upgrade left a number of Grand Forks residents without cable or internet access recently.
Green taxes on local government agenda

Green taxes on local government agenda

Municipal leaders are gathering for their annual convention in Vancouver at the end of September, and they'll be calling for changes to green taxes imposed by the B.C. government.