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Tourism grant rolled back

Clearwater council voted Tuesday to advise Tourism Wells Gray that its operating grant for will be rolled back by 40 per cent in 2012 to $48,000. It will be reduced by 60 per cent in 2013 to $32,000

Deadlines announced for pre-budget consultations

M.P. Cathy McLeod recently announced that the federal government is asking Canadians for input on Budget 2012
Rising waters

Rising waters

Water diverted for run-of-river hydro project appears to have no impact on streamflow during spring freshet
Demolition underway

Demolition underway

Former Hub Grocery and Gas Bar being demolished to make room for possible future expansion by Jim's Food Market

Small businesses champion energy efficiency

Small business can submit their energy saving ideas to the Ministry of Energy and Mines until Monday, Aug. 15

ABCFP now accepting award nominations

Every year, the ABCFP selects one community to be the Forest Capital of BC. The winning community carries the title for a full year-from Jan. 1 to Dece. 31
Municipalities defend business tax rates

Municipalities defend business tax rates

B.C. cities and towns still charge businesses almost three times the residential rate on average, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Brownfield renewal grants now available

The provincial government opened a second 2011 intake for its Brownfield Renewal Funding Program. Throughout British Columbia, $800,000 is available

New training program helps fill the skills gap

To give low-skilled employees a chance to move up and fill these jobs, B.C.'s new $3-million Targeted Skills Shortage Pilot Program will help local businesses and non-profit organizations train current staff
Falcon urges business to sell HST

Falcon urges business to sell HST

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon says there are still many people making up their minds about the harmonized sales tax.