HST information campaign reaches out to voters
Let the hype begin. The provincial government is spending $5 million to convince people the HST is a good thing. The information campaign announced by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon Thursday says it will correct misunderstandings about the HST, in the lead-up to the referendum this summer. Using print, TV and online ads, the...
Spring high water information as the melt water levels continue to rise
With spring melt waters rising the danger of flooding is increasing in some areas of the West Kootenay.With an above average to high snow pack this year in the region, there is an increasing possibility of spring flooding. The Regional District of Central Kootenay is urging people to take time now to become better informed ...
Public asked to help track rare owl by listening for bird's call
Breeding season for the western screech-owl has begun, and with it comes a bird call that the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is asking the public to listen for. Listed as an endangered species both federally and provincially, the FWCP is looking to track these owls to better understand their distribution, range...
B.C. introduces amendments to PCA Act
The Province introduced legislation today to give British Columbia the toughest animal cruelty laws in Canada with higher penalties and greater accountability, following the slaughter of as many as 100 sled dogs last year. The amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act increase fines for animal cruelty convictions...
$12 million in funding to explore B.C.’s potential
With a $12-million investment from the Province, Geoscience BC can continue to provide new data to help companies and prospectors explore the potential to find mineral and oil and gas resources, leading to jobs and economic diversification.One new major metal mine in B.C. could create a $20-million to $50-million payroll and...
Free support set up for BC smokers to help them quit
Nicotine replacement therapies will be available to all British Columbian smokers at no cost and smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare. Starting Sept. 30, British Columbians will have the choice of either nicotine gum or patches to help quit tobacco with a free supply for up to 12 weeks, or...
Liberals’ ‘credibility’ soiled by new study on HST: Mungall
After a government-appointed panel released a report on the impacts of the HST, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is disturbed at the discrepancies between the results and the promises made by BC Liberals. Although the BC Liberals assured that the harmonized sales tax would create over 100,000 jobs and economic growth in ...
Mining industry surges forward in 2011
B.C.’s $7-billion mining industry is reason to celebrate Mining Week, May 8-14, with employment, revenue, exports, production and prices all up over the previous year and on the rise. The province has eight metal mines and 10 coal mines in operation, as well as more than 30 industrial minerals mines and over 650 aggregate...
Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act pursued by Province
Small amounts of cash and property associated with “unlawful activity” could be quickly seized by the provincial government if an amendment to the Civil Forfeiture Act passes.If passed, Bill 6 - The Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act would make BC the first province to establish “administrative forfeiture.” This process applies...
Clark declares free parking in BC Parks
Premier Christy Clark has fulfilled one of the campaign promises made during her race for the B.C. Liberal leadership, announcing Tuesday that parking is now free in all BC provincial parks. The parking meters are coming out and parking will be free, effective immediately, so that British Columbia’s parks are even more welcoming...
