Ferraro Foods speaks to Facebook furor over Sensible BC video
A video posted on You Tube depicting grocery-store owner Danny Ferraro directing customers away from a Sensible BC petition (to decriminilize marijuana) has created a furor on social media, with many people committing to boycott the popular Trail store (Ferraros also have a grocery in Rossland). A Trail Champion reporter was...
FortisBC named regional utility of the year
FortisBC has been named the regional utility of the year by Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards. FortisBC was acknowledged for the success of its water heater program, which promotes the adoption of high-efficiency residential water heaters, including ENERGY STAR tankless, hybrid, and condensing...
The Kootenay Artisan Market is coming to town for Rekindle The Spirit
Coming to Rossland is a special and unique Kootenay Artisan Market that is a must stop for Holiday shopping this season! Taking place during Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday December 7th the market features a gathering of 10 local artists and artisans who are presenting a fabulous display of talent and artistry....
Teck Trail Operations pH Level Permit Exceedance Penalty Supports Habitat Conservation
Teck Trail Operations has been assessed a penalty of $210,000 under the Fisheries Act and the Environmental Management Act. $200,000 of the penalty will be split evenly between the provincial Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and the federal Environmental Damages Fund. The funds will be used to support habitat conservation...
Teck penalized over $200,000 for exceeding pH; money to go to conservation
Teck Trail Operations has been assessed a penalty of $210,000 under the Fisheries Act and the Environmental Management Act. $200,000 of the penalty will be split evenly between the provincial Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and the federal Environmental Damages Fund. The funds will be used to support habitat conservation...
Liquor review creates lots of interest
Liquor, or changes to government regulations, definitely was a hot-button topic for the BC public as more than 76,255 people logged into the Liquor Policy Review website to voice their opinions. Parliamentary Secretary John Yap said the consultation process saw an nprecedented level of engagement with the public, stakeholders...
LCCDT’s new website promotes work and lifestyle choices in the region
A new website showcasing the region’s lifestyle and work opportunities has been ‘softly’ launched by the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society (LCCDTS). Though still in the final stages of completion, the site is up and running and can be viewed here. The goal of the site is to be a consolidated resource for...
B.C. government to study liquor in grocery stores
Beer from WalMart, wine at Save On Foods or spirits at the local corner store? Purchasing alcohol in grocery stores could be a reality sooner than consumers think as the provincial government plows though the responses from the Liquor Policy Review. "I've heard strong support for liquor sales in grocery stores and the added...
Basin businesses to benefit from enhanced program
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has committed $1,980,000 in funding over the next three years to the Basin Business Advisors(BBA) program. Delivered by Community Futures(CF), the program aims to build economic capacity in Basin communities by strengthening and supporting all business models. “As we move into our new agreement with...
Rossland’s HUB coworking space Gets a New Look and Welcomes Anchor Tenant
Rossland’s co-working space is getting a facelift thanks to generous support from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). New furniture will help create a unique atmosphere for small businesses, startups and community groups to work, share and collaborate. Previously on the second floor of the “Old Bank of Montreal building,” the HUB...
