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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.

It won’t be until late 2012 when the province’s chief forester makes a determination on the annual allowable cut in the Cariboo.

The City and the Cariboo Regional District are working to address options for equitable distribution of taxation for rural fire protection.

The City has approved a Green Fleet Strategy with an eye to becoming carbon neutral by 2012; and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent below 2008 levels by 2020, and by 80 per cent below 2008 levels by 2050.

Nancy Giesbrecht (left), marketing co-ordinator at Williams Lake Seniors Village, helps resident Iris Blair find just the right sweater during the Seniors’ Fair held at the home Thursday.

John Les presented the Liberal government’s take on job creation to members of the Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce Thursday afternoon.

The City of Williams Lake has launched its new website.

Erin Hitchcock photo Safer communities co-ordinator Dave Dickson leads the other 25 riders in the Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride to Boitanio Park on Thursday, winding up a 806-kilometre bike ride from Fort Saint John. Next to Dickson is Erin Reynolds, revenue development co-ordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society in the northern region. Cpl. Mike Hacker, Cpl. Brian Evans, and Const. Ken Davies are not far behind. For story, see page A4.

Three local Cariboo Regional District directors have confirmed their candidacy for the Nov. 19 municipal election.

The Paradise Cinema and Salvation Army are teaming up to help the food bank. On Tuesdays, through the month of October during any show, the cinema will accept three non-perishable food items in exchange for $3 off the price of movie admission.