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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.
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
Power cutting kudos to Castlegar Canadian Tire

Power cutting kudos to Castlegar Canadian Tire

Fortis BC presents an award to local outlet for energy-saving measures
Castlegar Chamber takes care of business at AGM

Castlegar Chamber takes care of business at AGM

Rye steps aside, fresh slate named for executive roles
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.
Kim's Creations creating culinary cuisine

Kim's Creations creating culinary cuisine

Profile of Kim's Creations catering company and owner Kim Clark.
Salekin surge does not go unnoticed

Salekin surge does not go unnoticed

Efforts of local CEO are recognised by Ace Tech Growth Strategy program
Kootenay Family Place – Hobbit House

Kootenay Family Place – Hobbit House

Castlegar Youth Employment Services provides a crucially important list of services to the community
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.