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 Kinder Morgan unveils even bigger pipeline expansionMore than 300 oil tankers a year to load at Burnaby
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 Office Politics 101: I'm thinking of starting a businessQ: I've often thought about starting my own business and my husband is quite supportive of the idea.
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 Office Politics 101: Promotions may be denied because I'm a womanA: The so-called "glass ceiling" is certainly found in most companies.
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 Office Politics 101: Don't let me be a party pooper
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 Community Futures hires new executive directorCommunity Futures Thompson Country (CFTC) has a new executive director.
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 A great way to save - it's almost TFSA time againUnless you know you're going to win the lottery, there's no other way around it: To achieve your retirement and other financial goals, you will have to be a serial saver. Although they are relatively new, you should consider contributing to investments held within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).Here's why:
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 Yellowhead Mining Inc. commences trading on TSXYellowhead Mining Inc. announced last month that shares in the company started trading its shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on Nov. 17. Yellowhead common shares are trading under the symbol "YMI".
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 Chamber holds its AGMThe Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in the Chamber office.
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 Barriere band shell construction startedThe District of Barriere held an official sod turning ceremony in Fadear Park last Monday as site preparations get underway for the contruction of a much anticipated band shell.
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 Know your credit rating - it's importantYou apply for a credit card and are turned down - not because your credit is bad but because your credit report inaccurately says it is. It can happen - that's why you should keep a close watch on your credit rating. Here are a few things you should know ...
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 Get the most from your child's RESPYou thought investing in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) was a good idea. And now, as you look deeper into the real costs of that education, you know that your investment was a great idea. Now it's time to get the most out of that RESP - here's how.
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 Mine deals a breakthrough for B.C.Chief Derek Orr spoke with a new confidence when he visited the B.C. legislature last week to sign a ground-breaking deal to share provincial taxes from a mine development.
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 Get the most from your child's RESPCritical Illness insurance - you need it not because you are going to die, but because you are going to live ... and because you may have illness-related expenses that you may not have considered.
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 Mackenzie Mill back to workLast week the town of Mackenzie held a a grand re-opening celebration as the Mackenzie Pulp Mill got back into operation.
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 Barriere's newest businessCrystlee Brown is Barriere's newest small business owner. Brown recently opened Crystlee's Hair Design at 4369 Conner Road. The shop not only caters to those wanting hair cuts, perms, and styling but also offers beauty treatments with esthetician Rainy Paul. The month of August will feature 25 per cent of pedicures and manicures, and the shop is open Monday to Thursday. Call 250-672-0171 for more information and appointments.
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 Project on schedule
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 Managing Your MoneyHome alone - not anymore. Your adult child is back.
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 New office coming for Fall Fair & RodeoOn Aug. 4, the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association will be holding a Grand Opening of their new digs, right next to the Barriere Employment Office, all day from 11 a.m.
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 Investment puts workers back on the job for tree debris removal in BarriereThree workers will be employed by District of Clearwater for removal of dead and dying trees, thinning and pruning, and removal of flammable materials in Clearwater through recently announced grants from the Community Adjustment Fund and Job Opportunities Program.
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