World Bank report indicates US women still have a way to go to achieve equality
Tuesday, World Bank released the 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development. The United States is referred to many times, often as a benchmark to foster understanding of recent gains for women in other parts of the globe. At the same time, United States women still lag behind US men in a number […]
Pixar closure in Vancouver costs 100 jobs
There will be no more Pixar in Vancouver as the computer animation giant shut its doors Tuesday, forcing 100 employees to the streets. In a media statement, a Pixar spokesperson said the company decided to focus its efforts and resources under one roof at the company’s Emeryville, Calif., location. The statement went on to say […]
Business can now take advantage of PST webinars in October
It’s never easy changing tax systems. Which is why the BC Government is offering businesses that want to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax interactive webinars. The webinars are offered by the provincial government in October said Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto. “The return to PST has been a […]
Change to Old Age Security would assist low income seniors
The Fraser Institute Reforming Old Age Security by changing the income level at which seniors are eligible and reducing the amount clawed back from seniors still in the work force would allow the government to better assist low-income seniors, concludes a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy […]
Arrow Lakes Reservoir gets another $1.25 million in fish food
The Arrow Lakes Power Corporation (ALPC), a subsidiary of Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust, has signed another five-year funding agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) for the Arrow Lakes Reservoir Nutrient Restoration Program. ALPC will contribute one quarter – or an estimated total of $1.25...
Minister salutes 'Small Business' month in BC
October is “Small Business” month in B.C. Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto released the following statement to kick off Small Business Month in British Columbia: Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities. They support families and keep local economies strong. The owners are parents, coaches and volunteers who […]
Waneta Expansion Project reaches milestone
The Waneta Expansion Project south of Trail reached a milestone early Thursday morning when the first of two 117 tonne transformers were moved through the streets of Trail and onto the mega project near the Canada/US border. The first of two 16-foot wide, 117 tonne transformers travels through downtown Trail on a 201 foot-long...
City to sell Esplanade lands for downtown development
Trail City Council is pleased to offer two key properties on Esplanade Avenue fronting the Columbia River for development purposes. The city is seeking proposals from developers to purchase and develop the properties in the heart of Trail’s downtown with preference as a mixed-use project, combining residential and commercial...
Teck's sustainability practices rank in top 10 per cent
Teck has been named to the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the fourth straight year, indicating that Teck's sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world's 2,500 largest public companies. "We're pleased to be appointed to the DJSI for the fourth straight year," said Don Lindsay, president...
Harvestfest--this Thursday!
Come join us during our regular market hours on Thursday September 12th for our 1st annual Harvest Fest. We are holding this event in celebration of BC Farmer's Appreciation Week. This is a perfect opportunity to come on down and support your local farmers, artisans and small businesses. Make the sustainable choice and Shop...
