Tom Shypitka City of Cranbrook Councillor and local businessman Tom Shypitka (BC Liberal Party) is officially launching his campaign to be elected Member of the…
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Website promotes opportunities for First Nations
The B.C. Aboriginal Business and Investment Council (ABIC) has launched a new, updated website to make it easier to do business with First Nations companies…
Strong summer tourism season in B.C.
The latest overnight custom entries from Statistics Canada show a strong summer tourism season in British Columbia. Visitor numbers are up by 238,000 people for…
Predictable funding coming for visitor centres
A new, three-year base-funding model for community visitor services centres in Sparwood, Elkford, Fernie and Cranbrook will ensure more stable and predictable funding and allow…
EK towns get six per cent of RMI funds
The Government of British Columbia announced August 24 that it is investing $10.5 million in 14 resort communities for projects that help support local tourism…
Windermere Gypsum mine given safety award
The Provincial government last night recognized mining operations in B.C. for their health and safety accomplishments during the 53rd annual Mine Safety Awards banquet in…
3 facts you need to know
About the new minimum wage… By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. On Sept. 15, the minimum hourly wage will increase to $10.45 per hour and…
Celebrating women in trades this International Women’s Day
Letter to the Editor Shirley Bond,Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to…
Province’s RMI investment boosts tourism in Fernie
The Government of British Columbia is supporting local tourism by investing more than $5.97 million in 14 resort-oriented municipalities throughout the province, including the most…
B.C. mining remained strong in 2013
B.C.’s mining industry continues to grow and expand as new projects, construction starts and expansions drove job creation and investment throughout the mining industry in…