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Hurry created the Dollar dollar store

Hurry created the Dollar dollar store

In Nakusp, the Bon Marche on Broadway is the go-to place for most household items you can think of.
B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.
The Kootenays are the perfect setting for a video production company

The Kootenays are the perfect setting for a video production company

JoAnne Alaric and Rory Case are two of three parts of the Number Five Video Productions team, the other third being Nancy Rosenblum, their teacher and mentor as well as their partner.
Business targets rising municipal costs

Business targets rising municipal costs

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B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

The B.C. government will add an extra $3 million to its small business venture capital tax credit and set up an expert panel to review business taxes in B.C., Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday.
Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.
B.C. power producers press their case

B.C. power producers press their case

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.
B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.
B.C. film fund to pitch locations

B.C. film fund to pitch locations

The B.C. Film Commission and its regional agencies are building up their library of film locations in an effort to maintain B.C.'s $1 billion film and television industry.
Take a hike in Nakusp: Chamber illustrates pathways to outdoor fun

Take a hike in Nakusp: Chamber illustrates pathways to outdoor fun

A new glossy Biking Hiking Trail Maps brochure can be found showing the way to some of Nakusp’s most beautiful surrounding trails.