Work begins on South Taylor Hill upgrade on Alaska Highway
Construction starts on the South Taylor Hill along the Alaska Highway to remove 1.8 million cubic metres of land into a gully and build a three lane roadway. The project, part of BC Heartlands, is funded by a 3.5 cent per litre fuel tax and aims to ease trucker delays with a 10 per cent slope in places. Completion is projected for July 2004, with crews expecting possible earlier finish in good weather. A 70 person crew and heavy equipment are mobilizing as work proceeds.
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UNBC approves 33 percent tuition hike effective May 1
The University of Northern British Columbia Board approves a 33 per cent tuition increase for most bachelor and graduate programs starting May 1. The rise funds student services, scholarships, hiring and inflation, with six vacant faculty positions to be filled as part of the plan. Domestic student costs rise to about 3700 yearly. international rates remain 2.75 times domestic.
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