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Winery open houses celebrate Christmas time in the Similkameen

On Friday, Dec. 2 from 1-5 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m-5 p.m., you are invited on a tour of Similkameen wineries
B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.
Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.
Cawston farming couple to compete in national event

Cawston farming couple to compete in national event

Organic farmers to compete in Brandon, Manitoba, later this month for national title

Family caregiver education series at the Keremeos Health Unit

Series for caregivers of individuals afflicted with dementia takes place Thursday, November 17 in Keremeos
Local company’s alternative form of septic tank is catching on as lower cost alternative to traditional systems

Local company’s alternative form of septic tank is catching on as lower cost alternative to traditional systems

Circular concrete septic tanks offer a lower cost solution to septic field replacement projects
Winter weather means it's time to change tires

Winter weather means it's time to change tires

Snow tires required on mountain passes as of October 1
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.