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Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.

Energy efficiency key to a well-built house

A well-built, very energy efficient house is an asset to both the homeowner and the community. It will use less energy, be more comfortable and will be a healthy environment in which to live...
B.C. power producers press their case

B.C. power producers press their case

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.

Break in Time wins 10 Kootenay Business magazine awards

Judy and Calvin Germann, owners of A Break in Time Caffé, are excited to report that their restaurant snagged a record 10 Best of Business awards...
B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.
E-books written in Creston offer peace of mind

E-books written in Creston offer peace of mind

No one ever said life is easy, but it also doesn’t have to weigh you down...
Cherries, anyone?

Cherries, anyone?

Caroline and Gord Martin of Cherrybrook Farms recently handed out samples of dried cherries...

Pickers’ presence vital to Creston fruit industry

It is now fruit picking season and Creston is again host to many young seasonal workers...
Credit union celebrates 60 years

Credit union celebrates 60 years

Directors Don Tarrant and Carol Materi were on hand on July 29 to hand out pieces of the Creston and District Credit Union's 60th birthday cake...
B.C. film fund to pitch locations

B.C. film fund to pitch locations

The B.C. Film Commission and its regional agencies are building up their library of film locations in an effort to maintain B.C.'s $1 billion film and television industry.