The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals is introducing new fixed permitting timelines for mineral exploration. Beginning April 1, exploration permits will be processed within…
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B.C. builders can now use mass timber in taller buildings
Recent updates to the BC Building Code allow for the expanded use of mass timber in taller buildings, as well as schools, libraries and retail….
Latest U.S. softwood decision ‘deeply disappointing’
Letter to the Editor Today’s (Feb. 1) preliminary decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce is, once again, deeply disappointing. The continued application of unjustified…
Political party funding recommendations made
The Special Committee to Review Provisions of the Election Act has released its report on the annual allowance paid to political parties. The annual allowance…
It ain’t over until it’s over and it’s not over yet
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Politics is an “honourable profession,” Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett used to say. Too bad he so seldom practised it. Where does…
It was a slow news day when Bill did speak
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Well “Kootenay Bill” has done it again and I for one would like to defend him, if not explain him, which…