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…
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Heating communities with what’s left behind
A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior is being managed in…
Kootenays up 3,300 in February job growth
The Kootenays job creation numbers are up 3,300 over last year at this time. In total, B.C. gained 19,800 jobs this month, with gains in…
Dave Butler presented with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Pat Bell, Feb. 27 presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals to Lana Denoni, Dave Butler and Donald McInnes in…
Destination BC legislation introduced
Legislation introduced Feb. 13 will formalize the creation of an industry-led, formula-funded Crown corporation to market B.C.’s abundant and diverse tourism resources. Establishing the corporation…
CBAL gets $107k from Welcoming Communities Program
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy in Cranbrook is getting $107,000 from the provincial government as part of its more than $8.5 million Welcoming Communities…
Kootenays experiencing job growth to start year
Despite an overall national drop in employment, primarily in full-time positions, British Columbia’s economy remains stable, reports a Feb. 8 Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and…
Tourism marketing Crown corp re-established
British Columbia’s tourism industry is going to get a royal boost. Premier Christy Clark earlier today (Nov. 5) announced Destination BC, a new industry-led, formula-funded…
Tourism BC launches 2012-13 ski marketing campaign
A new marketing campaign aimed at attracting long-haul vacationers to B.C. ski resorts hits the streets of Toronto Oct. 11. As part of the North…
Wood WORKS! BC recognizes Elkford hall
Elkford’s Community Conference Centre, which is being officially opened tomorrow (June 21), is one of three wood demonstration projects being recognized by the B.C. forest…