‘Ao: The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 22, 2006 ‘Kermode to gain fame as B.C.’s Official animal | “By SARAH ZIMMERMAN ~. ‘THE. PROVINCIAL. government wants cw tO make. the Kermode bear B.C.’s official animal - —.a move, that could bring ‘more. attention to the northwest. The annouricement was made Feb. 14 in - " vestment to the’ ~ area all the bet-- : % ce the provincial government’ s throne speech. “WF . .. “The B.C. Spirit Bear is such a’ compel- ling symbol and, such an inspiration, that Olympics,” can draw more. Austin said. Tf the in--- creased -profile ‘tourism and i in- “ter, he says." y Nobody Gets You Money Faster. Instant Cash Back. We get you | ‘the most money on the spot. 1 With instant Cash Back you can walk into H&R Block | ‘| with yourtaxes and walk out with yourmoney, instantly. °} - Now that’s fast money. Call 1-800-HRBLOCK or visit. 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