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COMMENT: Open government isn't about selling access at BC Liberal “power lunches”

by IntegrityBC on 08 Feb 2012
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Margaret MacDiarmid

IntegrityBC chastised the BC Liberals today for leaving the impression that they're selling access to Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour Citizens' Services and Open Government, through her presence at a $50 a plate Liberal fundraising lunch tomorrow in Surrey.

ArtsBC to offer local 'sustainability' workshop for local arts and culture groups

by Contributor on 07 Feb 2012
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ArtsBC to offer local 'sustainability' workshop for local arts and culture groups

ArtsBC, with support from Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine canadien and the BC Arts Council present the BC Arts Sustain­ability Semesters, a goal-oriented program designed to increase the capacity of BC’s non-profit arts and cultural organizations. The purpose is to help organizations make progress toward increasing their economic sustainability and viability.

Project advisors include the BC Touring Counciland the Centre for Sustainability. ArtsBC is also working with arts organi­zations in host communities around the province to present this project.

New meat inspection program planned for B.C. by 2014

by Contributor on 05 Feb 2012
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New meat inspection program planned for B.C. by 2014

The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.

This ensures that B.C. continues to provide the most effective, safe meat inspection system possible when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) steps back from this role. The Report on the B.C. Abattoir System Inspection Review can be found online at: www.health.gov.bc.ca/protect/meat-regulation

US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

by Contributor on 02 Feb 2012
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US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

Madison's Lumber Reporter has learned that the United States' claim against Canada, for alleged subsidies on British Columbia's timber stumpage rates, has been reduced from US$499 to US$303.6 million.

In the American rebuttal of Canada's defense, which was filed on Dec. 23, 2011 but only made public this week, the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office is asking for almost 40 percent less penalty against Canada than previous U.S. filings had indicated.

United States: How the stimulus revived the electric car

by ProPublica on 31 Jan 2012
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United States: How the stimulus revived the electric car

By Michael Grabell in ProPublica.

A common criticism of President Obama's $800 billion stimulus package has been that it failed to produce anything – that while the New Deal built bridges and dams, all the stimulus did was fill some potholes and create temporary jobs.

Healthy forests dialogue publishes results

by Contributor on 30 Jan 2012
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Healthy forests dialogue publishes results

In 2009 and through 2010 a growing concern was voiced among professional foresters and biologists, conservationists, academics, community leaders, forest industry support companies and First Nations that British Columbia (BC) forests are in need of greater attention to meet societal expectations over the long-term.

Harper government terminates popular ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program early

by Contributor on 30 Jan 2012
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Harper government terminates popular ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program early

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver closed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program to any new registrants on Sunday, January 29. The sudden closing of the program comes two months before its official end date on March 31, 2012. The government has limited participation to 250,000 registered homeowners.

Industry estimates show that by capping registration the federal government will invest at most $192 million in total ecoENERGY home retrofit grants. This investment is less than half of the $400 million the federal government committed in Budget 2011.

Lions campground gazebo left roofless as major contractor skips town

by Andrew Bennett on 25 Jan 2012
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The Lions gazebo in winter

A handshake deal went sour for the Rossland Lions Club last summer when major roofing contractor Flynn Canada Ltd.—which was in town to rebuild the arena roof in 2010 and City Hall's roof in 2011—reneged on an agreement and forced the club to scramble after local contractors and funds instead.

Rossland and Nelson host NASJA Western Winter Summit

by Contributor on 25 Jan 2012
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Rossland and Nelson host NASJA Western Winter Summit

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism and Tourism Rossland will welcome 24 members from the Western Chapter of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA) to the Kootenay Rockies this weekend.

In partnership with Tourism British Columbia and Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Whitewater Ski Resort and Red Mountain Resort they will guide the group of 24 journalists into the some of the best ski terrain that the area has to offer as well as explore the unique culture and history in both communities.

Wireless innovations driving BC economy

by Contributor on 17 Jan 2012
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Wireless innovations driving BC economy

We are fortunate in our lifetimes to have seen technology’s amazing ability to “amplify human potential,” as Microsoft founder Bill Gates said so aptly.

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