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Wal-Mart means change

There are 24 towns in B.C. that have Wal-Mart stores. That number is expected to grow as the largest retailer in the world pushes to become even larger and strives to deliver better returns for shareholders.

Provincial funding for Adventure Centre uncertain

The District of 麻豆社国产could end up paying an extra $460,000 towards the proposed Sea to Sky Adventure Centre if the provincial government doesn't come through with funds.

Mayor going bald

He didn't get to $10,000 himself, but the community has raised enough money for Mayor Ian Sutherland to take the cue-ball pledge.

Passenger trains back on rails

Passenger trains will be rolling through 麻豆社国产again starting in 2006 - now it's a matter of making them stop here. After an extensive Request for Proposal process Canadian National (CN) officials announced last Friday (Sept.

Taking care of our cliffs

People from all walks of life and recreational pursuits utilize the Smoke Bluffs area for its abundance of natural characteristics and beauty - and a group of 麻豆社国产volunteers wants to keep it that way.

Ashlu Valley grow op busted

The Ashlu Valley is quickly getting a reputation as the Sea to Sky corridor's valley of controversy.

ABOUT TOWN: Gondola story sounds eerily familiar

In January 1993, the Howe Sound Players were asked to provide the entertainment for the Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting. Doreen Ramus and I did a skit on what life was like "way back then", the present and a look into the future.

The heart of Brackendale

The Brackendale General Store, Post Office and caf茅 have long been the heart of Brackendale. But it's people like Joyce Berg that make that heart beat. Berg, 63, retired from the Brackendale Post Office Tuesday (Aug. 31) after nearly 27 years.

First ascender to help group opposing gondola

In 1961 Ed Cooper and his climbing partner Jim Baldwin made 麻豆社国产a famous climbing destination. Now Cooper is lashing out at a proposal to put a gondola on the Stawamus Chief.

Wal-Mart not always welcome

Bringing Wal-Mart to town is easy. Preventing the world's largest retailer from breaking ground is a much more difficult task. Despite the challenge, some communities have successfully blocked the corporation.