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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.
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.
Pearson leaves competition in the dust

Pearson leaves competition in the dust

The shout outs are a lot to remember, especially in the excitement of winning a race with the adrenaline still coursing through his body, but it’s a routine that Lake Country’s Trevor Pearson, an emerging talent on the national motocross scene is becoming increasingly accustomed to.

Former councillor Jayson McCarthy joins mayoral race

Ongoing concerns in Lake Country neighbourhoods about pedestrian safety, a listless pace of progress in Winfield’s Town Centre, and bylaw enforcement issues are top priorities for Oyama resident Jayson McCarthy.

Chamber weighs in on GST/PST

Last month’s announcement that the HST will be removed from the province’s tax regime was met with mixed reviews. The 55 per cent of British Columbians who voted in favour of scrapping the tax rejoiced when Elections BC announced that their campaign had been successful.Here in the Okanagan the announcement was accompanied by a different response from voters.
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.
Few fires in a wild, wet summer

Few fires in a wild, wet summer

B.C. taxpayers got a break on forest fire costs this summer, but the transportation ministry is still busy with major repairs after an unseasonable number of road washouts.
Dix calls for return of student grants

Dix calls for return of student grants

NDP leader Adrian Dix visited a college campus Monday to call on the B.C. government to reinstate the student grant program it canceled in 2004.
Kienan Hebert home safe and in good health

Kienan Hebert home safe and in good health

3-year-old "returned by suspect." Police found the boy in his home after a 911 call told them he'd be there.The search for Randall Hopley, a suspect in the kidnapping, continues.
A Heartfelt Plea From the Parents Oof Kienan Hebert

A Heartfelt Plea From the Parents Oof Kienan Hebert

The parents of Kienan Hebert made a tearful plea to the person that has Kienan Hebert to let him go. "Please, whoever has Kienan, bring him to a safe place, a gas station a parking lot, make sure he will be seen and walk away. He is only three, he can't speak, he can't tell us who you are or where you have been. This is your chance. All we want is Kienan."