April 25, 2024

BC Chamber concerned business not ready for PST switch

The President of the BC Chamber of Commerce is concerned many small businesses are not ready to make the switch to the old provincial sales tax when it takes effect on April first. John Winter says a survey showed 63 per-cent of businesses are not ready for the change, and 73 per-cent feel they have not received enough information. "We're concerned … [Read more...]

Concerns over BC Ferries switch to cable system for Denman Island route

The NDP’s Ferry Critic says the Government needs to prove a cable ferry system is safe before moving forward. This after an announcement Friday the run between Buckley Bay and Denman Island will be switched to the system starting in 2014. Gary Coons says communities have to be properly consulted.    He says telling a community … [Read more...]

Casting News: ACOD, Switch, Shoplifters

A.C.O.D. "Party Down" co-stars Adam Scott and Jane Lynch are re-teaming on Stuart Zicherman's comedy "A.C.O.D." at Black Bear Pictures. Zicherman and Ben Karlin penned the script about a down on her luck author and therapist (Lynch) who jumps at the chance to regain the spotlight when her former patient Carter (Scott) shows up seeking her advice. … [Read more...]