Greenpeace Canada ranks canned tuna brands
The Canadian Press Greenpeace Canada says a survey of 14 major tuna fish brands sold in the country suggests most of them come from destructive fishery practices. A report by the environmental organization gives a passing grade to only two brands — Wild Planet Foods and Raincoast Trading — because they use more selective...
Helping small business save money and energy
Small businesses across B.C. will be able to access free energy-efficiency advice, equipment and incentives with the new LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program. The $15-million, three-year LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program will help meet the needs of sectors such accommodations, retail, agriculture, offices and more than...
Council contemplates putting $375,000 'brand' on City Hall
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyCity council could be looking to spend over $375,000 this year as it intends to give the aging White Building a new facelift, and put the City of Nelson “brand” on it, according to preliminary budget discussion information. Budget discussion resume again today (9 a.m., City council chambers)...
New provincial project aimed to innovate fruit industry
A greener business and better market access are just two of the benefits B.C. fruit growers will have through the $5-million Tree Fruit Market and Infrastructure Innovation Initiative, announced today by B.C. Agriculture.The B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association is now accepting proposals from all tree fruit associations, companies...
No referendum on Nelson Landing options: Macdonald
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyAlthough the developer of Nelson Landing has given over choice on the most contentious aspect of an east end waterfront project to the people of Nelson, the people Nelson has voted for will be the ones picking one of the three proposals, says one City councilor. Coun. Donna Macdonald said...
Sorensen reveals reasons for offering options on Nelson Landing
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily When Dave Sorensen walks down Baker Street he wants to feel at home. He wants people to see him as a contributing member of the community, even though he doesn’t live there, because he brought a welcomed development to Nelson. That’s why Sorensen — the principal of Sorensen Fine Homes and...
Cost of living in Nelson increases with three new rate rises
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyRates for water and sewer are going up this year, but the City needed to more to ease the weight of the increases, says one City councilor who voted against the rate hikes. Coun. Kim Charlesworth expressed her displeasure on the seven per cent increase to sewer rates (around $25.20) and a...
VIC asks for help in reducing operating loss
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyWith an operating loss of over $24,000 staring them in the face, the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce asked City council to at least restore their traditional funding allotment to help defray the cost of maintaining the Visitor Information Centre. Chamber executive director Tom Thomson...
BC Hydro selects Corix, Capgemini for smart meters launch
Two companies have been signed to launch the province’s Smart Metering Program across B.C. later this year — with a regional office announced for Cranbrook.B.C.-based Corix Utilities will install the 1.8 million meters to homes and businesses across the province. International company Capgemini will provide project implementation...
High mineral exploration marks industry's revival
The revival of mining in British Columbia was underlined Monday with the release of exploration spending figures for 2010 that were more than double the amount for 2009.Speaking at Mineral Roundup 2011, Minister of State for Mining Randy Hawes revealed $322-million was spent on mineral exploration last year. This represents...
