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

Climate change tackled in Castlegar

What will Castlegar’s weather be like in 2040, or 2070? That’s a question a group of concerned citizens and experts are trying to answer with the support of the City and the Columbia Basin Trust. On Feb. 4, around 25 people... more

• Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech
• SD20 drops controversial plan
• Harper heads for B.C. legislature

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Speaker lays claim to Mir peace series

The Mir Centre for Peace Winter Lecture Series will be starting its new season on Feb. 23, with internationally recognized scholar, anthropologist, land claims researcher, policy adviser, filmmaker and writer, Hugh Brody. Brody will show a segment of his film Meaning... more

• Concert huge success
• Castlegar’s A-fair to remember
• Cinema to offer Education

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• Serving up donations for Haiti
• Kinnaird pitches in
• Nominee: Doreen Smecher

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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

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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