Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Casimir on Ajax Mine Project revival: "It's always been no."
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, Abacus Mining & Exploration Group said in a press release that KGHM had hired a new Ajax Superintendent in Kamloops. In the media release, the duties of the new superintende...
James Peters Sep 03, 2020
Push on for Alberta bottle depots to accept cannabis containers for refunds
EDMONTON - The group that oversees bottle depots in Alberta says people should be allowed to drop off cannabis containers and get a small refund just as they do for bottles and cans.The Alberta Bottle...
Sep 03, 2020
KGHM hires new Ajax Superintendent, as company plans to resurrect mine application
KAMLOOPS - Situated less than a kilometre and a half from dozens of homes in the Aberdeen neighbourhood of Kamloops, the Ajax Mine Project application was rejected by BC's Environmental Assessment Off...
Sep 02, 2020
Tourism Kamloops calls on the province to fund COVID-19 stimulus package for tourism businesses in BC
eKAMLOOPS - In British Columbia, the tourism industry generates more than $20 billion, and more than $8 billion of which goes towards the province's Gross Domestic Product. This year as a result of th...
Sep 01, 2020
North Thompson communities preparing for Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion impacts
CLEARWATER, BC - The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project is getting underway, which will bring a huge influx of people into several communities along the route, up and down the Thompson Valley. ...
Aug 31, 2020
Despite uptick in regional visits, Clearwater still misses European visitors during tourism season
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Clearwater is known as the "Gateway to Wells Gray Park" and enjoys a significant economic benefit from the thousands of tourists who visit that natural wonder every year. 2020 has b...
Aug 28, 2020
Vavenby residents demand greater legacy from Canfor one year after mill closure
VAVENBY, BC - In the summer of 2019, Canfor closed its Vavenby Sawmill, citing log supply constraints, the high cost of fibre and ongoing depressed lumber markets. As part of the closure, Canfor gave ...
Aug 27, 2020
High lumber prices and lack of supply affecting Kamloops builders and suppliers
KAMLOOPS - If you're building a home or just starting a backyard project, be prepared for your costs to increase. Since April, the price of lumber has gone up by almost 170 per cent as a result of the...
Aug 25, 2020
ASK Wellness recognizes long-time volunteer as they break ground on Cookie's Place
KAMLOOPS - Since its humble beginnings back in 1992, ASK Wellness Society has grown from an organization promoting health and education, to now a powerhouse focused on helping people through providing...
Aug 21, 2020
Hot weather can put outdoor workers at risk: WorkSafeBC
KAMLOOPS - According to WorkSafeBC, outdoor workers are three and half times more likely than indoor workers to develop skin cancer. They are also at a significantly higher risk of experiencing heat s...
Aug 17, 2020
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