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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.

Deadline looms for innovation award nominations

The countdown is on to complete nominations for the 6th annual MISTIC(Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council) Innovation Awards

Donated backpacks of school supplies ease back-to-school strain for Campbell River youngsters in need

About 80 students in Campbell River will receive a nice surprise in time for the new school year
Catalyst donates equipment, scholarship to North Island College

Catalyst donates equipment, scholarship to North Island College

North Island College is the very happy recipient of over $100,000 in equipment from Catalyst Paper
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.
Being there when families need help

Being there when families need help

The most important part of being a funeral director is enjoying helping people during a hard time
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.
Local businesses to be showcase at business expo

Local businesses to be showcase at business expo

The Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Business Expo is shaping up to be an opportunity for Chamber members to showcase their products and services
Celebrating people’s lives through their stories

Celebrating people’s lives through their stories

After retiring as an elementary school principal in Campbell River six years ago, Black missed working with people – so he decided to become a funeral celebrant
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.