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Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

The B.C. government's carbon neutrality program is working, but it needs changes, Environment Minister Terry Lake says. School and hospital funds are being diverted to carbon reduction projects at energy, cement and forest companies.

British Columbians vote to scrap the HST

The HST in B.C. will be no more.

Training keeps skills sharp

Practice makes perfect right? While those words may ring true regarding many things, the Cariboo Regional District’s Central Cariboo Search and Rescue’s Auto Extrication and Highway Rescue division uses “practice” to hone potentially life-saving skills.
HST rejected by B.C. voters

HST rejected by B.C. voters

The B.C. government is getting to work dismantling the harmonized sales tax, a job that may take more than a year and add billions to the province's deficit.

CEAA accepts Prosperity project description

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has formally accepted Taseko Mines Limited’s project description for its proposed New Prosperity gold-copper mine southwest of Williams Lake.
Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

UBCM convention to mull civic spending watchdog

Province strengthens anti-laundering measures at casinos

Reducing casinos’ use of cash and increasing worker training are among provincial actions underway in response to recommendations to improve anti-money-laundering measures at B.C. gaming facilities.

Bargaining rules need to be set first: CCTA

A tangle of technical issues is being sorted through by the B.C. Labour Relations Board this week as public school teachers and their employers prepare for another disputed school year.

Seniors secretariat looks to improve communication

Where do you go to look for information you need? What’s the best way to reach you and other seniors?

HST vote result out Friday

Elections BC says the results of the vote on the Harmonized Sales Tax will be announced tomorrow.