Worker choice the next logical step in reforming Canada’s labour relations laws says report
While new federal legislation improves union accountability, unionized workers in Canada’s private sector still face a lack of choice when it comes to joining and financially supporting a union, finds a new report released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Governments...
Nelson Landing touches down on city’s waterfront
The stage is set for the city’s next big real estate development. There was minimal discussion and all eight resolutions regarding Nelson Landing’s rezoning application in the city’s northeast end passed without opposition Monday night during city council’s regular meeting. With the unanimous vote of approval, the work of...
ICBC says fraud, rise in claims reason for rate increase
ICBC will today start the process of filing its basic insurance rate application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) but will take a further two months to analyze emerging external pressures on basic insurance rates before submitting the remainder of its application – including a proposal for a specific basic...
FortisBC restores power to residents impacted by wildfire near Rock Creek
In a media release Friday, FortisBC said the company has now restored permanent power to residents impacted by the Rock Creek fire and is working proactively to address potential fire impacts in the areas of Grand Forks and Christina Lake. "FortisBC completed the rebuilding of the fire-damaged 10-kilometer main line between...
Average Canadian family spends more on taxes than basic necessities
The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than on food, clothing and shelter combined, finds a new study released Thursday by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Over the past five decades, the tax bill for the average Canadian family has ballooned, and now the amount...
New ED to start at Trail Chamber of Commerce
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce HR Committee and Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has hired Audry Lochrie to fill the position of Executive Director. Lochrie is an experienced management executive specializing in business organizations and economic development. She has a strong entrepreneurial...
LETTER: Residents write to Fortis protesting smart meters
Re: Meter replacement West Kootenays To whom it may concern: We were contacted this week by one of your operatives to discuss your intention to access our property to remove the current analogue meter and impose your new “smart” meter on our household. We understand that in this corporate society, the rights of citizens are...
Insights West poll gives NDP big lead in BC
Insights West is a progressive, Western-based, full-service marketing research company, said in a media release that if the federal election was held today, the Conservative Party would not do well in the province of BC. The online survey of a representative provincial sample shows that, if the federal election were held...
B.C. invests $10.5 million to support tourism in 14 communities
The Government of British Columbia is investing $10.5 million in 14 resort communities for projects that help support local tourism infrastructure and amenities. The funding comes from the government’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), which helps to grow the tourism sector in eligible municipalities. This year, the B.C....
International visitors continue upward trend
British Columbia’s tourism sector continues to show growth in international overnight visitors. In a media release, the government said there were an additional 52,872 more visitors in June of 2015 compared to 2014 – representing a 9.5% increase over June 2014. This brings the total number of visitors to B.C. in the January...
