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Local economic forums set to start

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.
NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
New directors for Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce

New directors for Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) held its first annual general meeting at the Christina Living Arts Centre.
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.
Local esthetician places Top 5 in national awards

Local esthetician places Top 5 in national awards

Robyn Schwartz placed in the Top 5 of the Contessa awards
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.
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.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Small Business Awards

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Small Business Awards

Community Futures Boundary’s 2011 Community Awards were held at the Grand Forks Curling Club on Oct. 13.
Business targets rising municipal costs

Business targets rising municipal costs

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Grand Forks' Pharmasave chain hits the big 3-0

Grand Forks' Pharmasave chain hits the big 3-0

Laura and Graeme Carlson took over ownership of Grand Forks' Pharmasave in Sept. 1990 and the chain is celebrating its 30th anniversary.