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Environmental agency allots funds to local resident for mine study

CEAA has allocated just over $20,000 to MiningWatch Canada and Upper Clearwater resident Trevor Goward to support their participation in the federal environmental assessment of the proposed Harper Creek Mine
High dollars equal high tech research at TRU

High dollars equal high tech research at TRU

Funding from Ottawa has allowed Thompson Rivers University to purchase a high-tech piece of equipment to be used in scientific research

TRU tries to rein in default rates

The provincial student-loan default rates are higher at Thompson Rivers University but the school's administration says there's no real cause for concern

Simpcw host First Fish ceremony Aug. 17

Don’t forget the First Fish Ceremony coming up on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17
Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

Half of 3 million HST ballots returned

More than 1.6 million voters sent in their ballots for B.C.'s referendum on the harmonized sales tax, a participation rate that matches the 51 per cent turnout for the 2009 B.C. election.
Hydro rate increases to be cut back

Hydro rate increases to be cut back

BC Hydro should reduce its proposed rate increases by half and prune back a corporation that has become overstaffed and micromanaged, according to a review panel appointed by the B.C. government.
First Nation group protests signing

First Nation group protests signing

Differing territorial claims by several First Nations bands appear to have postponed the proposed signing of a cooperation agreement between Selkirk Metals and Simpcw First Nation
Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

Municipal auditor plan ruffles feathers

The B.C. government's plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general has raised concerns in local government circles, but the minister responsible says it won't mean the province is going to start telling local councils how to tax and spend money.

Canfor reports lower profit during second quarter

Canfor Corporation is still making money, but not as much as it did just a short while ago

Ready for a close-up

Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is receiving $30,000 from the provincial government