by CBT on Tuesday Feb 25 2020
After completing a business degree and working in sales for a decade, Michael Greenfield was more than ready for a change. The mountains were calling, and answering that call led him to a new lifestyle and career that turned out to be exactly what he was looking for.
“I knew there was a high demand for carpentry work in the Kootenay region, and I thought it was a viable and interesting...
by Rossland Telegraph on Monday Feb 24 2020
On Monday, February 24, the Government of BC announced that it’s “Mining Day” and wants everyone to know that BC is committed to “implementing the Mining Jobs Task Force and to supporting the competitiveness of the mining sector” as evidenced by Budget 2020.
“Mining is a foundational industry in B.C. that supports communities and creates good jobs for people throughout the province,”...
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Feb 23 2020
Next month, due to several mitigating factors, The Salvation Army has decided to close the Thrift Store portion of its community services located at 601 Vernon Street, indefinitely.
Salvation Army Lieutenant Michelle Cale recently made the heartbreaking announcement that the final day door will open to the public is Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
"The thrift store has been part of our...
by Contributor on Wednesday Feb 19 2020
Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
“From new roads, hospitals, housing, schools and child care centres to better, more affordable services in every community, we’re seeing fundamental changes...
by David Suzuki on Tuesday Feb 18 2020
Island Scallops on Vancouver Island has relied on stable ocean conditions since 1989. But CEO Rob Saunders says those started changing a little over a decade ago. Measurements showed dropping pH levels, indicating increased acidity. “We started to notice our larvae weren't swimming very well; they weren't feeding. They were dying at a tremendous rate,” he says.
... by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Feb 16 2020
In 2019, when Pacific Insight closed operations at the facility west of Nelson, many thought that decision would put a serious dent in tech-based companies in the area.
However, nestled in buildings, shared-space cubicles and homes is a tech community that is thriving and keeping Nelsonites employed in a clean-based industry.
Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, who recently was...
by Bob Hall on Thursday Feb 13 2020
Selkirk College will help advanced manufacturers in the region improve productivity and competitiveness through applied research and innovation thanks to a $2 million BUILD Innovation Enhancement grant from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
As part of NSERC’s College & Community Innovation Program, the funds received are part of an...
by City of Trail on Tuesday Feb 11 2020
The City of Trail is offering a wayfinding signage opportunity to businesses that are located on the downtown side of the main highway corridor (Victoria Street). The signs will be affixed to the current red gateway features (street pillars) located at Pine, Cedar and Bay Avenue. Six double-sided wayfinding signs per street pillar are available for purchase for a three...
by David Suzuki on Tuesday Feb 11 2020
Canada is respected globally for the freedoms we who live here enjoy. It’s not perfect, but it’s a geographically and culturally diverse land with spectacular environments and friendly people.
I’ve always appreciated having the freedom to speak my mind. A diversity of ideas and perspectives, based on facts and evidence, contributes to a healthy, prosperous country. Society is better...
by The Conversation on Tuesday Feb 11 2020
By Professor Jonathan Van Hamme, Thompson Rivers University, for The Conversation
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