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New reporter on the daily beat

New reporter on the daily beat

As a former photographer/reporter with the Nelson Daily News, Schafer is the newest member of the Daily Times staff.
Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.

Kootenay Savings administration settles into new surroundings

Kootenay Savings Credit Union has amalgamated all of its administrative offices into one building.

Office Politics 101: Retiring the frequent visits

Q: This may sound rather heartless, but a retired employee comes around quite often and interrupts us — and his visits can be annoying.
New filling for old DQ parking lot

New filling for old DQ parking lot

Dale Umpherville delivered a load from West Kootenay Concrete Tuesday.
Quick change artist

Quick change artist

The weekend’s freak snowstorm in eastern Canada prompted local drivers to flock to tire shops.
B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.
Businesses serve up spooky specials

Businesses serve up spooky specials

Downtown eateries are inviting residents to drop in this week and try their fall creations in the city’s first Taste of Downtown.

New businesses need to plan for success

It never ceases to amaze me the number of small business start-ups each fall.
Bizz Buzz - Massage therapist sets up shop

Bizz Buzz - Massage therapist sets up shop

A new Fruitvale business owner said it’s being close to his family that led him to opening up a massage therapy clinic in the village.