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B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.
Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.
Curves celebrates 10 years

Curves celebrates 10 years

Sue Benton, owner of Curves, speaks at the business’s 10-year anniversary celebration Friday.
B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.

Classroom on wheels comes to Ford

Ford of Canada is taking an inventive approach — a classroom on wheels.

New registered massage therapist comes to Williams Lake

A registered massage therapist has recently re-located to Williams Lake.

Autumn leaves present driving hazards

Autumn is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the autumn colours.
Company receives BC Forest Safety Council award

Company receives BC Forest Safety Council award

A Williams Lake logging company has received an award from the BC Forest Safety Council.