Smithers RCMP Burnie Glacier SAR search and recovery
The Smithers RCMP and Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue Team completed their efforts searching for and recovering two skiers buried in an avalanche, Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Burnie Glacier area, 50 kilometres southwest of Smithers. The Bulkley Valley SAR attended the scene each day for the past three days. Due to unstable ...
BC's 10 most wanted
RCMP are alerting the public to 10 of BC’s Most Wanted suspects. The individuals are wanted for offences ranging from homicide to drug offenses and multiple frauds and police are hoping that with the help of the public they will be located and arrested soon.“We want the community to know who these people are, and to remind...
New guide benefits homebuyers and builders across BC
A new Residential Construction Performance Guide is the latest information tool to protect buyers of new homes and enhance the quality of construction in British Columbia.Developed in consultation with home warranty insurance providers for use in British Columbia, the Residential Construction Performance Guide provides advance...
Budget 2011 comes down with new spending
Finance Minister Colin Hansen delivered a status-quo budget for British Columbians on Tuesday, with a nod and an increase in spending for core health care, education and social services. Budget 2011 focused new spending on health care and social services and provides some fiscal flexibility for the priorities of the new premier...
Two governments unite to sustain Flathead
The Province has signed an agreement to sustain environmental values in the Flathead Valley, and will introduce legislation to support the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Protection, Climate Action and Energy with the State of Montana. Efforts in the United States retired existing oil and gas leases in the...
How many electric eels are needed to power an Ipod?
Can natural electricity powered by electric eels be converted into enough usable energy to power our iPods, Blackberrys or even laptops? That is the question posed by the second semi-finalist selected in the Year of Science Choose Science, Go Far, Win Big contest. The winning idea is from Jiwan Toor, a 16-year-old student at...
New incapacity legislation coming this September
Legislation giving adults more options when making their own plans in the event of incapacity comes into force Sept. 1. Incapacity (or personal) planning provisions are part of the Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act, 2007. The act will be phased in, with other changes such as those related to adult abuse...
BC Hydro enhances program for small-scale power projects
By Simi Heer BC Hydro's Standing Offer Program has received a facelift. Changes to the program will help to increase the mix of B.C.'s supply of clean, renewable energy. First introduced in 2008, the program encourages the development of small, clean energy projects and offers small energy producers a simple process to sell...
Helping small business save money and energy
Small businesses across B.C. will be able to access free energy-efficiency advice, equipment and incentives with the new LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program. The $15-million, three-year LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program will help meet the needs of sectors such accommodations, retail, agriculture, offices and more than...
Aquatic invasive plants a risk to Slocan, Kootenay lakes
There is a species of aquatic invasive plant that may be putting Slocan Lake and Kootenay Lake’s ecosystem at risk.The plant in question is didymo (didymosphenia geminate), also known as ‘rock snot,’ an invasive freshwater algae that has recently been discovered in the area. Once established, didymo can form a thick, brown,...
