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Supporting our valley

Supporting our valley

For weeks, locals have been watching the transformation of the once gaudy purple building that held a gym turn from an eye sore into a newly refreshed business. The building no longer holds a gym. Its long neglected exterior has undergone an extensive renovation as has the inside.
B.C. film fund to pitch locations

B.C. film fund to pitch locations

The B.C. Film Commission and its regional agencies are building up their library of film locations in an effort to maintain B.C.'s $1 billion film and television industry.
B.C.-Alberta road link to expand

B.C.-Alberta road link to expand

The B.C. government has started engineering work to widen sections of the main route from Alberta into northeast B.C., the first step to a four-lane industrial route from the provincial border to Fort St. John.

Black Press buys Cranbrook, Kimberley dailies

Black Press, British Columbia's largest publisher of community newspapers and websites, has announced the purchase of the Cranbrook Daily Townsman and the Kimberley Daily Bulletin from Don Kendall.
The Winking Pedlar has a new owner

The Winking Pedlar has a new owner

“I’ve always wanted my own little gift store,” says Edwards, “after partnering with Sue for a year, I made the decision to just do it!”
Looking for sunshine in Princeton

Looking for sunshine in Princeton

There is one thing that is constant in Prince Rupert and that is the rain. Prince Rupert is known for its less than cheery weather, so when Rob Price was given the chance to move to dry land, he jumped at it. Armed with his knowledge of the grocery business, Price joined the team that was to take over the Cooper’s Foods store as soon as it was completed.
Municipalities defend business tax rates

Municipalities defend business tax rates

B.C. cities and towns still charge businesses almost three times the residential rate on average, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Office Poltiics 101: A domineering employee is intimidating others

Q: There is a woman in our office who practically dominates all our departmental staff meetings, which I chair. She frequently interrupts and employees seem to be intimidated by her overbearing style. I am thinking of speaking with her. Your suggestions?
Falcon urges business to sell HST

Falcon urges business to sell HST

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon says there are still many people making up their minds about the harmonized sales tax.
B.C. extends aboriginal forest rights

B.C. extends aboriginal forest rights

The B.C. government is extending its interim forest and range agreements with aboriginal people to include a new 25-year woodland licence for Crown forests.