Forcing Canadians to contribute more to CPP will reduce voluntary private savings
When Canadians were forced to contribute more to the Canada Pension Plan in the 1990s and early 2000s, they ended up saving less voluntarily, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Calls for an expanded Canada Pension Plan, or the upcoming...
CBT and Fortis plugging local communities into energy savings
Several West Kootenay communities will soon be reducing their carbon footprint thanks to $168,000 support from Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC. Over the next year, participating local governments will work alongside the Community Energy Association (CEA) which will provide expert support to help communities, in FortisBC’s...
Stores To Shores Weekly Update — Paving to shutdown Baker/Hall intersection
Nelsonites will want to take notice of the temporary roadway and pedestrian crossing at the intersection at Baker and Hall Streets Thursday (July 23) and (Wednesday) July 29 so that paving between the 500 and 400 blocks can be completed said a City of Nelson media release Monday. "The closure will happen over two days, between...
Selkirk College benefits from B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint
Selkirk College is one of 14 public post-secondary institutions that will benefit from the B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint said Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson in a media release Monday. The government is investing $12 million in 2015-16 for new trades equipment so students planning to enter in-demand occupations...
Business Retention and Expansion study underway for Nelson and area
The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) is busy talking with local business owners to gather their input for its 2015 Business Retention and Expansion project. In the coming months, Project Coordinator Anni Holtby will interview about 150 business owners to learn about the challenges and successes they...
CBT annual report shows $22 mill invested in Basin
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce 2014/15 was another year of strong support to the area it serves in the Columbia Basin. Over the year the organization delivered nearly $22 million in programs and services to communities and residents, $17 million in new loans to Basin businesses...
Long waits for health care cost Canadians $1.2 billion
Long waits for surgeries and medical treatments in 2014 cost Canadians $1.2 billion in lost income and productivity, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care notes that each of the ...
Low flying Loonie makes shopping at home at lot more attractive
A low flying loonie of late has feathered the local economy as those who once flocked over the border to shop in the U.S. are choosing to nest at home. Currently the loonie sits at 0.79 versus the US Dollar. Since 2013 the Canadian dollar has been dropping from a near-parity perch to trading at about 79 cents U.S. What that...
Waneta Expansion Project celebrates grand opening
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, celebrated the grand opening of the $900 million, 335 MW Waneta Expansion Project, near Trail today. The official grand opening celebration took place at the facility with project stakeholders,...
CBT gets $3.34 mill to bring high-speed Internet to the Koots
Everyday tasks that were once done in person, such as shopping, communicating, learning and banking, are now done online. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, and David Wilks, Member ...
