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Speakers named, registration open for fifth annual Spark Women's Leadership Conference

Speakers named, registration open for fifth annual Spark Women's Leadership Conference

Energy executives, brand strategists, an Olympian speed skater, and a TED talk alumni feature in an impressive roster of speakers at the fifth annual Spark Women's Leadership Conference in May.
​Trans Mountain embarks on another month with shippers looking for more room

​Trans Mountain embarks on another month with shippers looking for more room

Current capacity on the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline continues to be insufficient to meet the needs of shippers, Kinder Morgan Canada says. The 300,000 bbl/d pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta to Burnaby, B.C.
Senate bill would nullify provincial, local laws on pipeline

Senate bill would nullify provincial, local laws on pipeline

Act would effectively expropriate everything in Trans Mountain pipeline corridor
Trans Mountain dispute should be top priority for the courts, Davies says

Trans Mountain dispute should be top priority for the courts, Davies says

The federal government should move the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion dispute to the front of the Supreme Court’s agenda, Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says.
​Trans Mountain completes expansion prep work despite protests

​Trans Mountain completes expansion prep work despite protests

Kinder Morgan Canada has completed preparatory work on time at the Burnaby and Westridge Marine terminals, despite near-daily protests attempting to block access to the Burnaby terminal that were meant to delay construction.
Northeast school districts see $4.3 million for new buses, school repairs

Northeast school districts see $4.3 million for new buses, school repairs

School districts in Northeast B.C. will split $4.3 million in provincial funding for new buses and school repairs, the province announced Thursday. The lion’s share will go to School District 59 in the South Peace, which is receiving $2,486,737.
Business tax revolt brewing in B.C.

Business tax revolt brewing in B.C.

Suite of new taxes stalling business growth even before they go into effect
New paramedic staffing a start, says Dix

New paramedic staffing a start, says Dix

In the midst of a slew of new health funding, the Ministry of Health announced Monday the addition of 21 new full-time paramedic positions serving Northeast B.C., the Central Interior, and Castlegar.
Northern Health to see 70% increase in MRI exams

Northern Health to see 70% increase in MRI exams

The Ministry of Health says the Northern Health region will see a 70 per cent increase in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams over the next year. The announcement by Health Minister Adrian Dix was part of the B.C.
More paramedics, ambulances for Peace Region

More paramedics, ambulances for Peace Region

Fort St. John and Dawson Creek will see four new full-time paramedic positions and one new ambulance each as BC Emergency Health Services beefs up its personnel in the Peace Region.
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