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...
Status update on the working roundtable on forests
The Provincial government is reporting that over 100 actions have been completed or are underway in response to the March 2009 Working Roundtable on Forestry. Examples of progress in response to roundtable recommendations include: • Twenty-seven local governments have adopted Wood First resolutions, bylaws or policies requiring...
Free debt workshop in Slocan Valley
By Amy Taylor, Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic Unsure how to manage your debts? Wondering what your options are? The Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic is holding a free workshop on Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-5 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall. The workshop can help you to take charge of your debts and use credit wisely. Learn the tools...
Changes coming to Self Employment Program
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson DailyA program that has contributed over 1,400 businesses in the last 22 years to the West Kootenay region is now facing some cutbacks. The Self Employment Program run through Community Futures in Nelson will be instituting two new changes to the popular and productive program, as the nationwide...
Midway mill purchase delayed
Delays in investments have forced deadlines to be extended for the purchase of the Midway sawmill by local investors and the Village of Midway. The open offering of shares for sale to raise the needed cash for the purchase started late and as a result the money needed to close the deal was not in place. The original deadline...
Wage subsidy program to continue for another year
By Rachel Lucas, Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Basin students and businesses will be able to access the Summer Works program again in 2011, as the Board of Directors of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has approved the program for another year. In addition, the program's budget will increase to $500,000, from $390,000 in 2010,...
BC Hydro rates expected to go up for next three years
Homeowners will be paying about $7 extra a month for their electricity as BC Hydro forecasts a 10 per cent rate increase per year over the next three years. The increase, which would take effect in April 2011, may be reviewed further and must still be approved by the BC Utilities Commission, BC Hydro said in a news release....
Rink begins to give back deposits on stalled project in Kamloops
By Timothy Schafer, The Nelson Daily Those who placed a deposit on their Kutenai Landing condominium could have an avenue to get their money back, according to a Kamloops Daily News article. On Thursday the Daily News reported a buyer in Kamloops’ Mission Hill project — who complained publicly last month he couldn't get his...
