Revelstoke avalanche claims one and injures 12 during competition (updated)
March 13, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Environment, Headlines, Local news, Recreation, Revelstoke news, Safety
Premier Gordon Campbell's office issued a statement today (Sunday, March 14) to 'extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow snowmobilers of those who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy'. (Photo from RCMP)
Boulder mountain avalanche claims a life and injures 12.
Revelstoke RCMP.
At 3:33 pm on Saturday March 13th 2010, the Revelstoke RCMP received reports of an avalanche occurring on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, during a snowmobile competition attended by approximately 200 persons in the area. A large scale rescue operation commenced and is continuing.
BC to be an emerging global economy by 2018
March 11, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC finance, BC news, Business
HST report: giant leap forward for investment, jobs.
Ministry of Finance.
Sales tax harmonization and corporate tax cuts will increase capital investment by $14.4 billion and result in a net increase of 141,000 jobs by the end of the coming decade according to a report released today by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz, announced Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
A record-setting winter (what winter?)
March 11, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC news, Environment
Snowpack and water supply bulletin.
Ministry of Environment.
Environment Minister Barry Penner says there has been a decrease in snowpacks across the province over the past two months, following the warm and dry January and February.
22 million watch Sidney Crosby win gold
March 5, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Arts, Canada news, Recreation
Sidney Crosby (Canada), CAN-USA gold medal Ice hockey game (Photo from official Olympics website by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
- Record audience peaks as overtime goal sends nation into frenzy -
- Canadians consume 1.25 billion hours of Vancouver 2010 coverage -
- 2010 Winter Games audiences 138% higher than Salt Lake City 2002 -
- Nearly half of all internet users in Canada have visited CTVOlympics.ca or RDSolympiques.ca -
BC budget highlights
March 4, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC finance, BC news
BC Budget 2010 was released in the BC Legislature the afternoon of March 2 by Finance Minister Colin Hansen. The following are highlights of the budget.
by BC Liberal Party.
Budget 2010, ’setting the foundation for decades’
March 3, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC finance, BC news, Business, Headlines
Budget 2010 – building a prosperous British Columbia.
Ministry of Finance.
Setting the foundation for decades of renewed economic growth, protecting vital services, adding to British Columbia’s competitiveness and building on the tremendous momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are core elements of the 2010 provincial budget tabled in the B.C. Legislature today by Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
“We are enhancing support for B.C.’s families, meeting our financial targets, maintaining our commitments to health and education, and we are on track to return to balanced budgets in 2013,” said Hansen. “Recognizing the many opportunities resulting from the global exposure provided by the Olympic Games, we are also furthering our investments in areas such as clean energy, arts and culture and international commerce while ensuring future job growth across B.C.”
Water Act review — have your say
March 3, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC law, BC news, Environment
Maude Barlow speaks on the importance of water for all living things, how it is part of our common heritage and should not be commoditized, and how resolving competition for water may hold the key to peace.
This video trailer was released January 29 on YouTube by producer Liz Marshall. It’s timely release is now followed by a BC Government review of the Water Act (see government blog posting below). The BC Government is encouraging all British Columbians to participate in the process of modernizing this statute. You can register your comments and learn more by visiting the government website Living Water Smart Blog (blog.gov.bc.ca/livingwatersmart).
Vernon suspects arrested in attempted robbery
March 1, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Business, Safety, Vernon news
Vernon RCMP.
Last evening officers from the Vernon detachment arrested two male suspects after a report of an attempted robbery of a business in the Landing Plaza.
At around 5:35 yesterday afternoon (Feb 25) police were called to the insurance office in the Landing Plaza for a report of an attempted robbery. A lone male entered the office just at closing time and produced a weapon and demanded cash. There was an exchange between the employee and the suspect, resulting with the suspect running from the business without any money.
Kids’ mental health support group
Are you a parent, grandparent or caregiver of a child that is struggling with mental health issues? Are you looking for support or to network with other parents going thru some of the same issues? The FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health offers a monthly support group the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Family Resource Centre. Childcare is available. For more information contact Monica at 250-833-6100 or email salmonarmforce@gmail.com. (2010-02-16)
The girl in the yellow Mustang
February 24, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Business, Revelstoke news, Safety
Revelstoke bank robbery suspect arrested.
Revelstoke RCMP.
At 4:00 p.m. today, police received a report that the Revelstoke branch of the CIBC had been the victim of a robbery. The suspect entered the bank and produced a note which made reference to a firearm. An undisclosed amount of money was turned over to the suspect who then fled on foot. The description of the suspect given was a man dressed up as a woman.
