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FortisBC receives approval for adjustment to natural gas rates
In a media release, FortisBC announced it has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to modify natural gas rates. Beginning October 1, 2016 customers will see changes to their bill....
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The state of B.C.'s wallets for National Payroll Week
It's National Payroll Week. Regrettably, celebrations do not include an extra paycheque.British Columbians may even be wondering what there is to celebrate at all. According to the Canadian Payroll...
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Largest housing investment ever in province’s history
The Government of B.C. is committing $500 million to ensure more British Columbian families have access to affordable rental housing, the largest housing investment in a single year by any province in...
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Baldy Ridge extension keeps jobs in East Kootenay
Issuance of an environmental assessment certificate to Teck Coal Limited for the Baldy Ridge extension project today means greater economic opportunity for southeast British Columbia.The Baldy Ridge...
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City's Financial Decisions: Have Your Say with Thoughtexchange
Rossland City Council is once again seeking citizens' opinions on what the City's spending priorities should be. Thoughtexchange, a Rossland company, is testing a new program, and will not be...
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Part one: Haste, politics and intrigue: The perfect B.C. storm
In 2009 – with the B.C. election fast approaching – the B.C. government went on a full-court press to get the Port Mann / Highway 1 improvement project deal signed and past the point of no return.Their...
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Smoke/sirens at Teck the result of minor mishap
Teck officials are assuring area residents that sirens and visible smoke at Teck Trail this morning were the result of a minor incident, and no cause for concern.Catherine Adair, community relations...
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Province get green light from Feds on PNW LNG
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement about Canada’s approval of Pacific NorthWest LNG facility proposed for northwest British Columbia:“The Province of British Columbia welcomes today’s...
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Sierra Club calls Petronas approval a betrayal of salmon and climate
Sierra Club BC released the following statement from campaigns director Caitlyn Vernon in response to the announcement by the federal government that it has approved the Petronas fracked gas plant:...
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Allan Davies Retiring, Almost
Well-known Rossland businessman Allan Davies is retiring. Well, partially: he's retiring from the garbage-pick-up portion of Davies Sales & Service Ltd. -- he'll still be available for BCCA...
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Message from Mayor Moore: Thoughtexchange Still Open for Ideas
Hello Rosslanders!Thank you to the nearly 100 locals who have shared and reacted to over 170 thoughts in Rossland City Council’s 2017 budget discussion. Thoughtexchange has now extended the deadline to...
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Free Broadband Connection Available to First Ten Businesses to Sign Up
Are you in the eligible downtown area in Rossland? Want to reap the business benefits of super high-speed fibre-optic Internet? If you are one of the first ten businesses to sign up for one year of...
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Toast to #BCCraftBeer Month
Minister of Small Business, Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch Coralee Oakes has issued the following statement in honour of Craft Beer Month:“B.C. Craft...
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Expert advice for Small Business in October
The month of October marks the 10th anniversary of Small Business Month in BC, a time to recognize the contributions entrepreneurs and small business owners make towards the economy and our local...
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Column: A different look at LNG for BC
There will many announcements and pronouncements for and against the federal government’s approval of the Petronas LNG project if, in view of the 190 pre-conditions, approval is the appropriate term....
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A Plentiful Harvest
Conversations about food often include favorite meals and restaurants. But in the Columbia Basin-Boundary food conversations are increasing and evolving, including discussions on local agriculture,...
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Dispensary Opening in Rossland
On Wednesday, October 5, a new store opens its doors in the Mountain Kingdom. The Rossland Dispensary will be the newest addition to Rossland's business community.What IS a marijuana dispensary?...
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The state of B.C.'s wallets for National Payroll Week
It's National Payroll Week. Regrettably, celebrations do not include an extra paycheque.British Columbians may even be wondering what there is to celebrate at all. According to the Canadian Payroll...
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Selkirk College trades benefit from $1.845 million investment
Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced an investment of $1.845 million in Selkirk College for skills training in high-priority trades...
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Selkirk College and FortisBC Help Build Rural Economy
Selkirk College’s rural advantage helps learners garner the education required to grow the economy in the region and FortisBC is one of the recipients of decades of alumni who have made a...
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