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Crown prosecutors have decid-ed not to lay charges against Babine Forest Products or its employees in relation to the explo-sion and fire that destroyed the company’s Burns Lake sawmill and killed two workers.

On Jan. 10, the B.C. Liberal gov-ernment’s criminal justice branch

announced lawyers concluded there is “no substantial likelihood of a conviction for any of the regu-latory offences recommended by WorkSafeBC.”

A province-wide program of sawmill dust inspections has been in place since the Babine mill explosion in January 2012 and a similar blast at Lakeland Mills in Prince George three months later.

The case was referred to pros-

ecutors for charge assessment after a WorkSafeBC investigation found the most likely fuel source for the two explosions was fine, dry dust, which increases when mills cut dry trees killed by beetles.

The likely ignition source in both cases was motor and gear assemblies running waste convey-ors in low, confined areas of the mills subject to heavy dust accu-mulation.

Prosecutors found that there was evidence to support charges, but the mill owners have a defence of “due diligence” available to them that would likely prevent a conviction in court.

Criminal justice branch offi-cials began meetings on Jan. 10 in Burns Lake with the injured workers and the families of the two men who died, to explain the decision.

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At Family Fest, the theme is “Be culture smart.”

The Feb. 2 event at the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gym features a free family concert by Juno award-win-ning musician Norman Foote, a healthy lunch provided by the Hun City Hunnies, children’s activities, a collabora-tive art project and a book walk.

“It’s about teach-ing kids to be sensitive to different cultures and learning about their own,” says orga-nizer Kimberly Va n c e - L u n d s b y e , C a r i b o o - C h i l c o t i n Partners for Literacy welcoming communi-ties co-ordinator for 100 Mile House and the

South Cariboo.“Norman’s music

really speaks a lot to that – about kindness and how you treat other people, and also about how you treat your-self. I’ve talked with him about that and he has some songs on his new CD I’ve asked him to play because of the theme.”

Originally from Vancouver, Foote is known internationally for his songs and music for all ages.

He has been nomi-nated for four Juno Awards for best chil-dren’s album – 1990, 1993 and 2001 – and won in 2010.

He released his eighth children’s album, “Always Be Yourself,” in May 2013.

“We’ve got Norman Foote coming, which

is huge, says Vance-Lundsbye.

“It’s a really big thing for families in our com-munity that they get to go to this quality show at no cost.”

Family Fest is organized by Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy with funding by WelcomeBC.

These kinds of fami-ly-orientated events are great in the summer,

Vance-Lundsbye says, but doing this in the middle of wintertime makes a lot of sense, too.

“We really need a nice thing to get out and do. It’s still a long winter.”

There will be desig-nated seating for people who need chairs for the hour-long concert. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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A birth certificate (or other proof of age) and presentation of the BC “Care Card” is required at registration. Students will normally register at the school in their attendance area. Parents not sure of their attendance area are requested to contact the nearest elementary school, the School District Office (250-398-3800), or the website at www.sd27.bc.ca for this information.

Registration for French Immersion Kindergarten at 100 Mile Elementary School will also be held at this time.

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During the Dec. 10 District of 100 Mile House council meeting, councillors approved the proposed the 2014 Grant in Aid contribu-tions submitted by the South Cariboo Joint Committee (SCJC).

The SCJC is made up of elected representa-tives of the District and the Cariboo Regional District (CRD).

Grant amounts may vary between the two governing bodies.

The 2014 recipients include:

• 100 Mile & District Arts Council - $125, District; $375, CRD

• 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society - $500, District; $500, CRD

• 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Society - $500, District; $1,200, CRD

• 100 Mile and District Community Policing - $750, District; $2,250, CRD

• 100 Mile & District

Historical Society - $250, District; $750, CRD

• 100 Mile House Food Bank Society - $375, District; $375, CRD

• 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society - $250, District; $750, CRD

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British Columbia has launched a series of 19 in-person community consultation sessions around the province as part of a comprehensive Disability White Paper Consultation on issues facing people with dis-abilities.

This consultation is guided by a leader-ship team made up of government, the disabil-ity community and the business sector to hear

from people with disabil-ities and their families, friends, colleagues and employers about what can be done to remove barriers and increase accessibility for people with disabilities in B.C.

The in-person com-munity consultations began on Jan. 20 and will run until the end of February.

The sessions clos-est to 100 Mile House are in Quesnel at the

Best Western Tower (500 Reid St.) on Jan. 22 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and in Kamloops at the hotelfive540forty (540 Victoria St.) on Feb. 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

A list of other dates, locations and times can be found at: engage.gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepa-per.

On this site, British Columbians can register for an in-person ses-sion, learn more about

the consultation process and submit their ideas using the online forum.

To date, more than 7,600 people have visited the online con-sultation site. More than 230 public com-ments have been received on discus-sion themes, including innovation, housing and accessibility, work

and contribution, social networks, asset accu-mulation and personal supports.

B.C.’s Disability White Paper Consultation continues until March 11, 2014. Consultation results will form the basis for a white paper that will be shared at a provincial summit in June 2014.


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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC, V2J 2B8 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 15, 2014 to January 21, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays).

This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 15, 2014 to January 21, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag.Manager of Development Services

rezoning/Ocp amendment – 6937 – 94 Mile Frontage road7:00 p.m., January 21, 2014 at South cariboo rec centre

Ocp amendmentThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3100, 1995 by redesignating the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4860Lot 1, District Lot 8289, Lillooet District, Plan 25362, Except Plan 42770 from Acreage Reserve designation to Commercial designation.

Purpose for Redesignation: To operate a 12 unit recreational vehicle park to complement the existing motel.

rezoning amendmentThe CRD has also received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4861Part of Lot 1, District Lot 8289, Lillooet District, Plan 25362, from Acreage Reserve (RA 2) zone to Tourist Commercial (C 2) zone (minimum lot size – 0.4 ha in both C 2 & C 3)(maximum density – 7 lots in each zone for a total of 14 lots. Not proposed for subdivision).

Purpose for Rezoning: To operate a 12 unit recreational vehicle park to complement the existing motel.

The subject property is located at 6937 – 94 Mile Frontage Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Wayne and Colby Walker.

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.

The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC, V2J 2B8 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 15, 2014 to January 22, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 15, 2014 to January 22, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag.Manager of Development Services

rezoning amendment – 7296 canim lake road South and property behind (South) 7:00 pm, January 22, 2014 at Forest grove community hallThe Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 by rezoning the property described below:

Bylaw No. 4849Part of Lot A, District Lot 2077, Lillooet District, Plan 26134, Except Plans 27988 and 32814 from General Commercial (C 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Part of Lot 1, District Lot 2077, Lillooet District, Plan 32814, from Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to General Commercial (C 1) zone (minimum lot size – 2.0 ha (RR 2); 4.0 ha (RR 1); 0.4 ha (C 1)) (maximum density - 3 lots (3 lots proposed)).

Purpose for Rezoning: To establish original zoning configuration.

The subject property is located at 7296 Canim Lake Road South and property behind (South), as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Mary Buse.

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Premier Christy Clark recently announced her government’s support for a second set of key liquor changes that will create opportunities for small businesses and Royal Canadian Legions and open up new din-ing options for British Columbia families.

To create more con-sumer convenience and give businesses more flexibility to grow, Clark said the B.C. Liberal government will be introducing happy hour to B.C.

To make sure liquor rules better reflect how British Columbians

live, the premier added families will have the ability to eat together in B.C.’s pubs, Legions and restaurants.

To enhance health and public safety, she noted the province also will improve and expand B.C.’s respon-sible beverage service program, Serving it Right (SIR).

Liquor service changes• With minimum

drink pricing con-sistent with the views that parliamentary sec-retary John Yap heard from health advocates

during the B.C. Liquor Policy Review, the B.C. Liberals will be opening the door to time-limited drink specials – such as happy hours.

• If patrons do not wish to eat, they will no longer be required to order food when they are in a food-pri-mary establishment. Customers will be per-mitted to move freely with their beverage from one adjoining licensed area to another.

• Liquor-primary establishments and clubs, such as Legions, will have the option to accommodate minors

up until a certain hour in the evening. Parents will be able to take their children for a bite to eat at a pub or to enjoy some music at a Legion that chooses to be fam-ily friendly.

• The province will extend SIR to all hospi-tality industry workers who serve alcohol. This will include all servers in B.C.’s 5,600 licensed restaurants, as well as staff at BC Liquor Stores and rural agency and wine stores. A special-ized version of SIR will be required for licens-ees and personnel who serve at special occasion

licensed events, such as banquets or weddings.

It is anticipated Yap’s report on the review will be publicly released

• 100 Mile Mural Society - $1,000, District; $500, CRD

• Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo Branch - $1,500, District, $500 from CRD

• Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail Regional Management Committee - $1,000, District; $1,000, CRD

• Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Dry Grad - $1,000 from District, $3,000 from CRD

• South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) Little Britches Rodeo - $500, District; $1,250, CRD

• SCCC-Halloween Town - $500, District; $500, CRD

• SCCC-Hot July Nights - $2,000, District; $1,000, CRD

• South Cariboo Sustainability Society - $350, District; $1,050, CRD

• South Cariboo

Community Planning Council - $1,500, District; $2,500, CRD

• Sp e c i a l Olympics-100 Mile House - $250, District; $750, CRD

• Mt. Timothy Ski Society - $2,000, District; $3,000, CRD

• South Cariboo

Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre - $250, District; $750, CRD

• South Cariboo Health Foundation - $325, District; $1,075, CRD

The District’s con-tributions totalled $14,925, while the CRD contributed $23,075 to

the 2014 Grant in Aid program.

The total amount requested for 2014 was $127,952.


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The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF), under contract to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, advises that commencing in December lake aerators will be in operation on: • Irish Lake • Skulow Lake • Simon Lake

The purpose of the lake aeration program is to minimize fish mortality associated with reduced oxygen levels during the winter months on lakes at high risk. During periods of operation, the aerator units will create areas of open water and weak ice. The BCCF would like to remind residents to stay away from safety fencing placed around the aerators. Also, as a reminder to anglers, it is unlawful to fish within 100m of any active aeration unit (see pg. 10, BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis).Please direct questions or comments regarding aerator operation to:

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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS:Your 100 Mile Free Press will be publishing a special Literacy Supplement on Wednesday, January 22nd in

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, uncover the source of a disagreement with a friend and try to resolve it before it escalates. Handling things promptly will pay off.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, attention to detail this week will prevent delays down the road. Keep this in mind when tending to personal as well as professional matters.

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Last place in the Central Interior Hockey League’s East Division met first place in the West Division when the Lac la Hache Tomahawks hosted the Terrace River Kings last weekend.

For the struggling Tomahawks (3-14), the game was closer than most this season. They got on the board first and it was 4-3 with less than a minute remain-ing at the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena on Jan. 11.

Terrace (12-5-1) came away with a 5-3 win with an empty net goal.

The shots were about even, with a slight edge going to Terrace 35-33.

Tomahawks for-ward Wilfred Robbins scored the game’s only goal in the opening frame. Terrace scored twice early in the sec-ond before Robin

Gilbert answered for Lac la Hache. The River Kings scored again and took a 3-2 lead going into the second inter-mission.

Terrace increased the lead 4-2 before Lac la Hache’s Gilbert Robbins scored the team’s third goal with 34 seconds left.

Goalie William Sellars made 30 saves on 34 shots for the home team.

Coach Al Navrot

says the Tomahawks are looking forward to a three-game playoff series with the Williams Lake Stampeders (12-4-1) - the dates for which have yet to be announced.

“I like playing them. They’re the best team in the league and we really get fired up.”

The Stampeders beat Lac la Hache 9-5 in their last meeting on Dec. 13.

“We’re capable of beating them. If we have all our best players on

the ice, we have a pretty good club....”

There’s a strong rival-ry with Williams Lake, Navrot says, adding it brings out the best in everybody.

“They’re first place in the league. We respect that, but we definitely want to beat them.”


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Lac la Hache kindergarten children Arlene Tanner, left, and Aurora Seniw-Barthelette displayed some delicious chocolate chip cookies they helped bake with the help of teacher assistant Barb Hagen.

Lone Butte fire chief Jon Grieve, left, train-ing officer Krystal Parry and firefighter Travis Eyer displayed six new state of the art air canisters that were recently acquired by the department. Many thanks go out to the volunteers who spent time fundraising and to community members who came forward with cash donations to purchase these light-weight, carbon fibre self contained breath-ing apparatuses valued at $4,500.

Kait and Chris Milne got in a little snowmobiling while visiting family during the yuletide season at Green Lake. While snowmobiling on the lake was a little slushy, the trails around the lake provided some great sledding.

Austin Sullivan played a game of table tennis at the Youth Zone in 100 Mile House recently. The Youth Zone is hosting an Xbox ‘Rock Band’ concert night on Jan. 17, which features a free dinner and video games, with doors open from 3 to 8 p.m.

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Sonya Charley, who goes to the 100 Mile House campus of Thompson Rivers University, and Canim Lake Band’s Paige Archie, who attends the University of British Columbia, are among the 265 Aboriginal students shared more than $800,000 in awards for college and university education in 2013.

The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society granted $813,000 to Aboriginal students in B.C. to support their studies at post-sec-ondary colleges and universities throughout the province.

The society’s Aboriginal Awards pro-

gram is funded from the returns on a $12-mil-lion endowment fund established by the pro-vincial government, as well as an additional $2-million fund created in 2012 to encourage more Aboriginal stu-dents to become teachers, and a $1-mil-lion fund for Aboriginal students pursuing masters and doctoral studies.

Awards of between $1,000 and $5,500 each are issued to students through a competitive process every year. The awards programs are intended to assist in removing barriers to higher education for the province’s Aboriginal people.

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“Congratulations to these deserving stu-dents, and best of luck in your classes.”

The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society provides scholarships to students attending public post- secondary institutions through-out the province and internationally. Since its inception, the society has awarded more than $5 million from its six scholarship and award programs.


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Sports-related concussions are more frequently reported in the news thanks in part to the notoriety of concussed NHL players Daniel Sedin and Sidney Crosby.

Concussions are a common sports injury usually caused by a hit to the head leading to a short loss of normal brain func-tion. Symptoms can include a headache or neck pain, nausea, dizziness, or tiredness. British Columbia’s physiotherapists want to share their Physio-4 for Concussions – four tips on how to successfully return to play after a concussion.

“If you or an athlete in your care suffers a concussion, a phys-iotherapist can work to help speed the healing process and create a safe return to play pro-tocol,” says Rebecca Tunnacliffe, CEO of the Physiotherapy Association of BC.

“By following the Physio-4 for Sports-related Concussions, par-ents and coaches can be more

aware of when a concussion has occurred and help to protect players from getting or causing a concussion and keep moving for life.”

1. Before the first practice, assess the young athlete’s base-line brain function (memory skills, concentration) and then re-test during the season to help identify the effects of any injury. Know if the young athlete has had a prior concussion, if so have a physiotherapist help set up a program for a safe and prepared return to play.

2. To prevent giving or receiv-ing a concussion, young hockey and soccer players must learn to protect their heads and avoid dangerous angles of contact. Hockey players should always approach the boards on an angle, and never check from behind. Soccer players should “head the ball” correctly, and keep a protec-tive space around their bodies to avoid bumping heads and strain-ing necks.

3. If a young player does suf-fer a concussion, it’s imperative he/she does not return to play too soon; their brain needs time to heal. A physiotherapist can establish an individualized rehabilitation program that will help prevent the incidence of re-injury, guide the young athlete through the recovery process, and help determine when it is safe to return to play.

4. Hockey specific off-ice training exercises will improve control of the neck, spine and pelvis, and will help with skating, puck skills and safe body contact to avoid concussion. Soccer players (especially girls who are prone to concussions) should include a neck-strengthening program as part of their conditioning. Younger players should not prac-tice “heading the ball” until they are adequately trained in the proper technique.

These tips can be adapted for other sports, says Tunnacliffe.

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As of Jan. 15, the avalanche risk in the Cariboo is high and somewhat difficult to predict.

The danger rating is high in the alpine areas, according to the Canadian Avalanche Centre, which warns

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Meanwhile the tree-line and below-tree-line areas are rated consid-

erable with dangerous avalanche conditions. CAC notes careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route find-ing and conservative decision-making are essential.

By Jan. 17, the alpine rating is predicted to be

reduced to consider-able, while tree-line and below-tree-line areas will be moderate.

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E n v i r o n m e n t a l groups and First Nations quickly con-demned the National Energy Board (NEB) recommendation to approve the Northern Gateway oil pipeline project and predicted it will never be built.

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs president Grand Chief Stewart Philip said the battle will likely move into the courtrooms as First Nations mount legal challenges to Enbridge’s project – assuming it is approved in the months ahead by the federal government.

“This is about the environmental integrity of the watersheds we all share and we are willing to go to any lengths to defend our watersheds.

“We are prepared to go to the wall against this project. We have no choice.”

Wilderness Com-mittee policy director Gwen Barlee called it a reckless, foolish, disap-pointing decision that will run into a wall of opposition in B.C.

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Barlee added the recommendation of approval flies in the face of a newly released fed-eral report that flagged an insufficient capabil-ity to respond to an oil spill on the coast.

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Most environmental campaigners said they were not surprised, cit-ing federal government moves to weaken envi-ronmental standards and gut protections for habitat in the Fisheries Act.

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F i f t e e n - y e a r - o l d students in British Columbia are among the best in the world at math, science and read-ing, according to a major international assess-ment recently released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is conducted every three years and is one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in the world.

Among the 65 par-ticipating countries and economies, only one jurisdiction statisti-cally performed above B.C.’s range in reading, only two jurisdictions in science, and nine jurisdictions in math-ematics. On a straight numerical rank basis, B.C. is sixth in both reading and science and 12th in mathematics.

B.C. also demonstrat-ed high equity in student performance, which is the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students, showing the system is delivering high student achievement in an equi-table manner.

This maintains B.C.’s historical position as one of the top perform-ing jurisdictions in the world, and depending on the subject, puts B.C.’s 15-year-old stu-dents in a range above other high-perform-ing jurisdictions, such as Finland, Germany and Australia. In com-parison to the other Canadian provinces, B.C students were top ranked in reading and science, and second only to Quebec in math.

It is important to note that while B.C. students did well in PISA 2012, student performance appears to have pla-teaued, says Education Minister Peter Fassbender. Science and reading scores have been relatively stable over the past decade,

he says, adding scores in mathematics are down from PISA 2003, but changed little since PISA 2006.

These foundational skills will be mea-sured again through PISA 2015 but the OECD will, for the first time, also assess stu-dent competencies in collaborative problem-solving. Balancing the focus on both foun-dational skills and key competencies is a goal underlying the current transformation of B.C.’s K-12 curriculum.

Fassbender notes the PISA 2012 results follow last year’s Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, which also demonstrated B.C.’s Grade 4 students were among the best read-ers in the world (ranked seventh among 45 juris-dictions).

“This study demon-strates once again that B.C. has one of the best education systems in the world. It is a testa-ment to the dedication of B.C.’s teachers and to

the significant invest-ment we make as a society in our children’s education.”

While these results are good news, the edu-cation minister says they are no reason to be complacent.

“They show we’re solid on the basics, but we must adapt to the changing needs of a rapidly changing world. In 2015, the OECD will begin to test for collaborative problem solving – the kind of skill increasingly in demand by employers around the world.”

Fassbender says he thanks the B.C. Teachers’ Federation for its help in develop-ing the province’s new curriculum, which will help better prepare our students for the future.

“Through the BC Education Plan, we are working to trans-form our system. Our goal is to foster capa-ble, engaged, confident young people ready to thrive and succeed on their life’s journey,

wherever that may take them.”

FAST bytes• PISA is designed to

provide policy-oriented international indicators of the skills and knowl-edge of 15-year-old students and shed light on a range of factors that contribute to success-ful students, schools, education systems and learning outcomes.

• PISA is unique in that it is not tied to the

curriculum of any prov-ince or participating country or economy, but is instead a fair measurement of stu-dents’ abilities to use their learning skills to solve real-life situations.

• In 2012, a total of 510,000 students took part in the PISA study.

• In Canada, approximately 21,000 15-year-olds from 900 schools participated. This includ-ed 1,741 students from 74 B.C. schools.


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Visitors can start planning their trips to two popular BC Parks destinations – Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit – when reservations open for the 2014 season

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book their reserva-tions through Discover Camping, BC Parks’ camping reservation system, making it eas-ier for families to plan ahead.

Advanced prepara-tion is required for adventures on the Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit because of the type of backcountry experienc-es involved. The limited facilities offered on these adventures ensure a true wilderness expe-rience, so visitors need to be prepared.

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In 2013, the Bowron Lake canoe circuit had

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The Berg Lake Trail is open year-round in Mount Robson Provincial Park, and reservations can be made for the period June 12 through Sept. 15. This remote back-country hiking trail covers 23 kilometres

and climbs 800 metres, offering scenic views and experiences for hik-ers of all abilities.

Bowron Lake Provincial Park’s unpar-alleled canoe circuit can be reserved from May 15 to Sept. 21. The entire circuit encompasses 116 km of paddling across 10 lakes, and includes numerous portages. The entire trip takes from six to 10 days to complete.

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rience is also available, which is less than half the circuit and takes two to four days to complete. Those inter-ested in paddling the Bowron Lake canoe cir-cuit should have some wilderness canoeing experience.

Discover Camping provides information on the availability and amenities at 113 reserv-able campgrounds in 95 provincial parks throughout B.C. Reservations open for front-country camp-grounds on March 15, 2014. Group site res-ervations are available up to 12 months in advance.

Other BC Parks campgrounds are avail-able on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are encouraged to confirm which parks offer reservations on BC Parks’ website.

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Premier Christy Clark sat in the visitor

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June 26, as her government’s throne speech

renewed the B.C. Liberal commitments

from the May election.

Lt. Governor Judith Guichon read a

brief speech to open a rare summer session

of the legislature, reiterating government

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anced budgets and a freeze on carbon tax

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Clark attended before returning to

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seat in Westside-Kelowna in a byelection

set for July 10.

“Waiting to take a seat makes it a little bit

harder to get down to business as quickly

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way,” Clark told reporters on a visit to a

care facility under construction in Saanich.

“We called the legislature back before I

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anced budget passed.”

NDP house leader John Horgan called it

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care spending below one per cent growth,

a target not seen since the Social Credit

restraint program of the early 1980s.

The legislature is to sit until July 25,

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The first order of business on June 26

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Coquitlam-Burke Mountain B.C. Liberal

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