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B.C. experts to look at municipal taxes

B.C. experts to look at municipal taxes

An expert panel has been appointed to examine B.C.'s business taxes, including municipal taxes on industry.
Creston credit union contributes to Christmas hampers

Creston credit union contributes to Christmas hampers

The Creston and District Credit Union shone again with its eagerly anticipated annual bake sale fundraiser...
Kootenay Employment services offering provincial program

Kootenay Employment services offering provincial program

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) is pleased to announce success in its bid to deliver the new Employment Program of British Columbia...
Pharmsave contributes $1,000 to Creston hampers

Pharmsave contributes $1,000 to Creston hampers

Pharmasave owners Mike Ramaradhya (left) and Jody McBlain (right) donated $1,000 to the Christmas hamper fund...
Creston Valley books make excellent Christmas presents

Creston Valley books make excellent Christmas presents

Is there a better gift to find in a Christmas stocking, under the tree or, well, on any occasion?
Local economic forums set to start

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.
NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.