ICBC releases top fraud claims of 2014
An exaggerated injury claim refuted by a travel blog; a hit-and-run victim turned perpetrator; and a false identity detected with facial recognition technology — these are just three of the most interesting cases from ICBC's fraud files last year. In 2014, ICBC's two special investigation units advanced 131 charges to Crown...
PODCAST: How Nelson's Mandala Home's founders embodied their way of life into their company
The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. They say the best way to learn is to learn from the ...
Premier announces new funding to support mining in B.C.
Funding in Budget 2015 will establish a Major Mines Permitting Office to improve the co-ordination of major mine permits across government, add staff to conduct more inspections and permit reviews, and maintain improved turnaround times for notice of work permits, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday. "Up to 10 new mines ...
2nd Rossland Winter Market -- January 31-- Read All ABout It!
Saturday January 31st marks the Rossland Mountain Market's second winter market of the season! Where & When: Miner's Hall from 2:00 - 7:00 PM. The Market is pleased to present 10 Farm and Food vendors, 10 Artisan vendors, Rossland City Council, the Rossland Museum and hot cooked food from Red Seal Chef Naomi Panschow.To...
Tribunal to hear human rights complaint against Celgar
The BC Human Rights Tribunal has decided it will hear a complaint against Castlegar’s Zellstoff Celgar which alleges discrimination against women in non-union, supervisory positions. Former Celgar human resources manager Adrienne McKellar alleges in the complaint that women are passed over for promotions and paid less than ...
Ontario’s Kathleen Wynne ranks among Canada’s worst fiscal managers; Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall one of the best
Ontario’s Kathleen Wynne ranks as one of the worst Canadian premiers at managing provincial government finances while Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall ranks as one of the best, according to a new analysis released by the Fraser Institute, Canada's leading public policy think-tank. Measuring the Fiscal Performance of Canada's Premiers,...
Rossland tech company Thoughtexchange featured in podcast series!
Thoughtexchange is a Rossland based online engagement company. They were recently featured as guests on the You can do that here! podcast hosted by Andrew Zwicker. You can listen to their full episode by clicking play on the image below. PIVOT – Dictionary.com defines it as the central point, pin, or shaft on which a...
Businesses benefit from net zero requirements extension
British Columbia is continuing to make it easier for small businesses to do business by extending its commitment to a net zero increase of regulatory requirements to 2019. A net zero increase means eliminating one existing requirement when a new requirement is needed up to 2019. The commitment was announced during the Canadian...
PODCAST: You can do that here! Episode 4: How to retain and attract top talent with Greg Malpas
People. Any smart entrepreneur out there knows that to truly do great things in business, it’s going to take more than just yourself to get the job done. People indeed are truly a companies greatest asset. Putting in place those people that can get behind your goal, get engaged with your company’s mission, and truly want to...
PODCAST: You can do that here! Episode 4: How to retain and attract top talent with Greg Malpas
People. Any smart entrepreneur out there knows that to truly do great things in business, it’s going to take more than just yourself to get the job done. People indeed are truly a companies greatest asset. Putting in place those people that can get behind your goal, get engaged with your company’s mission, and truly want...
