B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C. and federal governments recognize each other's permit processes for mining,... more

Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech

VICTORIA – Protecting the Flathead Valley from mining and coalbed methane development, winding down BC Rail and linking the electrical grid with California are among the priorities in the B.C. government's latest throne speech. Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point read the speech Tuesday... more

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New BV trails

With the addition of a new backcountry ski area, thanks to the development by the BV Backpackers Society, Smithers is now one step closer to becoming a multi outdoor recreational tourist hot spot. “The BV Backpackers Society wanted to create... more

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Outlook brighter, coast loggers told

VICTORIA – B.C.'s coastal logging contractors wrapped up their smallest convention in recent memory Thursday, with a few glimmers of hope for the future. Forests Minister Pat Bell told delegates at a morning panel discussion that accelerating lumber sales to China... more > more

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

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