VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark is launching a sweeping reviewing of British Columbia's justice system that includes shaking up government ministries with the goal of clearing up court backlogs and delays.Clark says systemic changes are needed in B.C.'s justice system when crime rates are dropping but court delays and costs are increasing.Clark … [Read more...]
Lupaka announces US$9.2M purchase in Peru
January 20, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Lupaka Gold Corp. (TSX:LPK) has bought the remaining 40 per cent interest in a subsidiary that holds the Crucero gold project in southern Peru for US$ 9.2 million in cash and stock.Vancouver-based Lupaka said Friday that it acquired the minority stake in Minera Pacacorral S.A.C. held by five Peruvian individuals for US$ 4 million in … [Read more...]
Clark announces funding for recreation facilities
September 30, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark has announced a new 30 million dollar fund to help communities across BC build new recreation facilities. The fund will pay for projects like sports facilities, bike paths and playgrounds. Clark says priority will be given to small communities. The announcement comes in Clark's key-note speech at the Union … [Read more...]
Canfor Pulp announces delay at Northwood mill
September 30, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) says it's delaying the start-up of one of the two lines at its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, B.C., to complete an upgrade project.The two-week delay will reduce fourth-quarter polp production by about 10,000 tonnes."Management is focusing on managing the associated project delays and … [Read more...]
Clark Announces Final Step of Job Creation Plan
September 22, 2011 by
Calling her new job creation plan 'Canada Starts Here,' Premier Christy Clark has promised to lower taxes, balance budgets and streamline regulations. Key investments include 50-million dollars to expand the Deltaport Terminal, opening up eight new mines and expanding nine existing ones, as well as the creation of a Major Investments … [Read more...]
