Tag Archives: Business & Economy
BC Government extends cap on food delivery fees
VICTORIA - The BC Government says it has extended an order which caps fees charged by food delivery services in the province. The order, which limits the fees food delivery companies can charge, was b...
Dave Barry Sep 26, 2021
Vastly overhauling Nanaimo's public works yard estimated at roughly $125 million
NANAIMO - City councillors are reviewing recommended costly upgrades to the public works yard near Beban Park, described as being far beyond its lifespan.Poul Rosen, the City's director of engineering...
Sep 22, 2021
$500k awarded for Metral Drive phase 2 project
NANAIMO - Another round of provincial funds geared toward active transportation projects are flowing to Nanamo.The B.C. Government announced Nanaimo received $500,000 for phase two of its Metral Drive...
Sep 17, 2021
Kamloops restaurants navigating first week of proof of immunization protocols
KAMLOOPS - Proof of immunization is now required for many non-essential services and businesses, and some local restaurants say so far there have been minimal issues. Leadership at the Noble Pig Brewh...
Sep 14, 2021
"We've got six days to get it figured out": Kamloops Chamber gathering vaccine card details for businesses
KAMLOOPS - In less than one week, many non-essential businesses in B.C will be asked to check residents for proof of vaccination.On Tuesday (Sept. 7), the provincial government provided more details a...
Dave Barry Sep 08, 2021
Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader
NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...
Sep 04, 2021
Kamloops real estate sales drop again, but prices rise in August
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) says its active real estate inventory is down to crisis levels, as sales remain strong.According to KADREA's monthly stats, 280 re...
Sep 04, 2021
Scoopz Ice Cream starts 'Great Ice Cream Sell-off' in support of The Mustard Seed Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The flowers are fading. Leaves are turning colour.Gone are the hot, sunny days of summer. Here: the cool, crisp mornings of September. Are you having a hard time believing that fact? So is ...
Sep 01, 2021
Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site
NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...
Sep 01, 2021
Summer road work projects nearing completion in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (Aug. 31), the City of Kamloops reached a milestone on the Tranquille Road Sanitary Main Upgrade project.Phase Two of the project stretched from Southhill Street to 12th Avenue. M...
Aug 31, 2021
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