What kids learn from doing household chores
(or more proof that suffering builds character) By: Dr. James G. Wellborn Like so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help…
Rig Count!
As of December 21st, 2012 these are the rigs active in Northeastern B.C. There are 39 rigs drilling. There are 10 rigs released. Prep to Spud 3 rigs. Prepare to…
HD Mining looks beyond court proceedings
VANCOUVER – HD Mining continued its participation in federal court proceedings, in which two unions seek to challenge certain temporary foreign worker authorisations. These proceedings follow on the decision of…
BC Building Trades unions file contempt of court application against federal Cabinet minister in Tumbler Ridge mine case
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s Building Trades unions said today in the Federal Court of Canada that they will be forced to file a contempt of court application against federal Human Resources…
Additional work awarded along Sierra Yoyo Desan Road corridor Fort Nelson
A $13.9 million contract has been awarded to upgrade an additional 30 km of the Sierra Yoyo Desan Road, a primary route for the continued development of the province’s oil…
Economic development support strengthened for smaller communities
VICTORIA – Communities throughout British Columbia will receive increased support to maximise their economic potential through new partnerships and an innovative suite of tools and resources, announced Minister of Jobs,…
Propane industry supports Fair Rail Freight Service Act – new act offers balanced approach to managing railway/shipper relations
OTTAWA – The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) announced support for the new Fair Rail Freight Service Act (the Act) and views it as a balanced approach to managing relations between…
Time for ‘NDP pipeline peek-a-boo’ to end
VICTORIA – With one of his senior MLAs today confirming the BC NDP plan for a ban on all pipelines and tankers, Environment Minister Terry Lake says it time for…
Peace River Site C hydro project an option to help close B.C.’s growing electricity gap
Site C is a potential dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia. It is one option being considered to help address British Columbia’s growing…
Fort Nelson River will not be dammed – Pimm
I would like to respond to the ongoing discussion around the water issue in the Peace country and Northern Rockies. There has been a point made that there are…
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