Business

Black Press, British Columbia's largest publisher of community newspapers and websites, has announced the purchase of the Cranbrook Daily Townsman and the Kimberley Daily Bulletin from Don Kendall.

A cold beer and wine store that focuses on uncorking specialty wines in Greater Trail has opened up its doors.

A chef with a taste for Asian-fusion has taken over the restaurant at Champion Lakes Golf Course for the summer, serving up big-city flavours done his way.

Rebecca Leschiutta, right and Tasia Aitkan, stopped at 7-Eleven Monday to grab some free Slurpees and cake to celebrate the convenience store’s 42nd anniversary in Canada. Each store gave away 1,000 free Slurpees to celebrate the event.

You own and operate a business and you have family you can hire. Should you or shouldn’t you?

Monday is 7-11’s anniversary and to celebrate, each store is handing out 1,000 free Slurpees all day.

Q: I’m bored at work! Every day is tedious and predictable. I sometimes think about making a career change, but then I get nervous. I’m a single mom in my early 40s. Do you have any advice for me?

B.C. cities and towns still charge businesses almost three times the residential rate on average, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Q: There is a woman in our office who practically dominates all our departmental staff meetings, which I chair. She frequently interrupts and employees seem to be intimidated by her overbearing style. I am thinking of speaking with her. Your suggestions?

A Montreal artist is traveling the West Kootenay Boundary to get a sense of waterways, mountains and landmarks before he puts the area on a map –literally.