April 24, 2024

Tumbler Ridge Mayor applauds Federal Court decision to throw out injunction

The Mayor of Tumbler Ridge is welcoming a Federal Court decision dismissing two unions' efforts to keep sixty Chinese miners from arriving in the province to start work at a Northern BC mine. Darwin Wren says he's pleased HD Mining will be continuing work with a new underground mine in his community, saying there are a lot of local people working … [Read more...]

Premier applauds no-hit hockey

  Premier Christy Clark is applauding the courage of the parents who voted to ban body checking for house league players between five and 19 years of age. Clark says it was a brave move,  noting when it comes to hockey, change is a hard choice to make. Clark says it's our national game, and we hold it really close to our hearts. But she … [Read more...]