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NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
The Fernie Fix celebrates five years

The Fernie Fix celebrates five years

The Fernie Fix is celebrating their fifth anniversary on December 1.
B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.

The Pied Piper of Jaffray

Buxton takes special orders and mail orders. Please allow the necessary time for production and shipping
Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.
Happy Cow comes to town

Happy Cow comes to town

Whether it's the reward for eating all your vegetables, or something that soothes your sore throat when you’re sick,
B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.

Building excellence in the East Kootenays

A branch of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) has opened in the East Kootenays.