Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Oilsands carbon liability at centre of closely watched New York fraud lawsuit
Alberta's oilsands are at the centre of a closely watched court battle in New York today. The state's attorney general is accusing Exxon Mobil of misrepresenting the risks the operations face as gover...
Oct 23, 2019
Quebec ticket claims Friday night's $32 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - This has been a lucrative weekend for someone in Quebec.A single ticket sold in the province claimed the $32 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.The jackpot for the next draw on...
Oct 19, 2019 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Trucking industry looking towards greener pastures, with fuel efficient technology in its future
KAMLOOPS - Alongside a growing number of electric and non-gas dependent vehicles on the market, BC's trucking industry is taking steps toward implementing greener, more fuel efficient technology. Whil...
Sep 29, 2019 (Image Credit: File photo- CFJC Today)
Mayor of Kamloops awaiting results of UBCM discussion regarding cannabis revenue sharing agreement
KAMLOOPS - Post- Union of BC Municipalities Convention, the Mayor of Kamloops is eager to see what will come from discussions around a cannabis taxation revenue-sharing agreement. With the implementat...
Sep 28, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Safe cannabis, on-reserve employment opportunities come with grand opening of Indigenous Bloom
KAMLOOPS - A second, First Nations operated retail cannabis store has opened on the Tk'emlps reserve. Indigenous Bloom is now open for business, and joins a growing number of retail pot shops througho...
Sep 27, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Trucking Association looking at recruitment and retention strategies to combat driver shortages
KAMLOOPS - Driver shortages, mandatory entry-level training, and new electronic time logs were discussed today (Sept. 26) at a BC Trucking Association meeting in Kamloops. The trucking industry in gen...
Sep 26, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today File Photo)
Forestry workers waiting for more details after $69M BC Government funding announcement
KAMLOOPS - Forestry workers are cautiously optimistic after the provincial government announced $69 million in funding to support forestry workers affected by permanent and indefinite mill closures. F...
Sep 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Following another mill closure announcement, BC Forests Critic points to potential solutions
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - Interfor has announced its Maple Ridge mill will be closing permanently at the end of the year, marking yet another hit to the industry in BC.The closure follows a string of curtai...
Sep 04, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Balance of Power)
Garbage bins around Kamloops getting a makeover for a good cause
KAMLOOPS - A select few garbage bins around the city are getting spruced up - thanks to an initiative introduced by the city. Staff applied for and received a grant through the province's Ministry of ...
Aug 28, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Chad Klassen)
Trans Mountain puts contractors on notice to get ready for pipeline restart
OTTAWA - Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is set to restart in the next month, just in time for the official kick-off of the federal election. Trans Mountain Corp., t...
Aug 21, 2019
