No more lounge restrictions in B.C. restaurants
As part of the ongoing effort to cut red tape for small businesses in British Columbia, restaurants no longer have to provide a separate lounge area for customers who want to enjoy a cocktail. This latest change builds on a complementary Liquor Policy Review update that happened last year, allowing customers to order a drink...
OP/ED: Despite common misperceptions, for-profit health care compatible with universal health care
Based on the experiences of other countries, for-profit hospitals and insurers are compatible with universal health care, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Contrary to the way they are often perceived in Canada, for-profit hospitals and insurers...
Teck Trail to lose between 70 and 80 jobs in 2016, most via attrition
Trail will be losing between 70 and 80 jobs as Teck Cominco reduces its operating costs for 2016. In a press release issued Tuesday, Teck officials indicated a $650 million reduction in overall spending for 2016 throughout their global operations. Teck Trail spokesman Richard Deanesaid this will mean, for Trail, a reduction...
BUSINESS FEATURE: Trail entrepreneur gets creative and branches out
A Trail entrepreneur is getting creative and diversifying to ensure her company’s success and keep her little part of the city’s downtown thriving. Lorraine Johnston opened the clothing store Sonsie on Cedar Avenue on May 9of this year, selling new and consignment plus-sized clothing, as well as purses, accessories, shoes, ...
Practical Financial Solutions: Planning for blended families
Blended families are becoming the national norm. Finances are challenging for any relationship and they become even more challenging in the case of multiple marriages or common-law relationships, especially when they include children from previous and current relationships. If yours is a blended family, here is some basic ...
Market analysis a critical next step in better air service for Castlegar
A recent survey sent out to regional businesses by Vancouver-based consultancy Operations Economics Inc. via the Chamber of Commerce asking detailed questions about business use of local flights and airport services seems to be causing some confusion among residents as to what the city hopes to gain in the process. The...
Columbia Valley economy takes big hit with closing of Canfor mill at Canal Flats
The Canfor Mill as Canal Flats officially closes its doors Monday said the United Steelworkers Local 1-405 in a media release. As of Monday (November 9), after over a 100 years of sawmill operation in or around Canal Flats that history has come to an end. “This has been devastating for our members, their families, Canal ...
Nelson Hydro rolls out plans for Community Solar program
Ready, set . . . time to make solar power. Nelson Hydro is ready to take the Heritage City into the solar energy world the introduction of Community Solar program. The program will offer solar energy to its customers. In a media release the City of Nelson said this type of community solar project makes solar more accessible,...
Reform of public land management needed in Alberta to address competing demands and reduce politicization
Land management in Alberta and much of Western Canada can be enhanced if policies ensure that property rights are well-defined and transferable, finds a new book released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Disputes over the proper use of land have multiplied across...
Excessive concerns over fracking-related seismic activity, water contamination not supported by research
The risks of hydraulic fracturing — the practice of injecting sand, water, and a relatively small quantity of chemicals deep underground at high pressures to extract fossil fuels — are readily manageable with existing technologies and best practices, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, ...
