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Jobs minister optimistic in light of global distress

Minister of Jobs, Innovation and Tourism Pat Bell issued the following statement Monday, Aug. 8 in response to the current global economic situation.

Pool to reopen on Aug. 15

The pool will reopen Aug. 15 after being closed for the better part of a month and a half.

CCCTA works for green tourism

The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association is tackling the issue of reducing carbon emissions from tourism activities and supporting a sustainable industry.

Summer games in Kamloops this week

The province is encouraging all British Columbians to cheer on athletes competing in the Western Canada Summer Games, and to support Team B.C. athletes from their own communities.

Hot and dry conditions increase fire risk in Cariboo

The Cariboo Fire Centre is urging the public to be cautious with fire use as conditions become increasingly hot and dry.

City seeks new policing funding formula

With the RCMP policing contract currently under negotiation between federal and provincial agencies some municipalities are clamouring to have their voices heard regarding what policing is costing them and the impact it’s having on their bottom lines.

Full-day kindergarten begins throughout district in Sept.

This year’s batch of kindergarten students are embarking on an entirely new experience that generations preceding them have not had – a full-day of instruction rather than a half.
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.
Recyling program expands to include antifreeze

Recyling program expands to include antifreeze

Amara Janssens and Tiffany Rennick have what some might consider the ultimate summer job.

City wants policing formula changed

With the RCMP policing contract currently under negotiation between federal and provincial agencies some municipalities are clamouring to have their voices heard regarding what policing is costing them and the impact it’s having on their bottom lines.