More people moving to B C for first time in six years
Statistics Canada reports British Columbia ended 2003 with a net interprovincial gain of 2,094 people, the first annual inflow since 1997 after five years of outflows. Premier Gordon Campbell links the rise to tax cuts and reforms boosting jobs investment and growth.
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Neufeld pushes Kerness North mine waste plan in Duncan Lake
Energy and Mines Minister Richard Neufeld pitched storing waste rock from the Kerness North project in Duncan Lake to federal ministers Regan and Efford. He said the plan protects jobs, though it would kill some fish, and Ottawa’s decision is pending. The mine could extend Kemess South and support hundreds of local jobs and millions in regional spending.
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Canada wins at WTO in softwood lumber dispute
Vancouver report says WTO Panel ruled in Canada's favour on all key ITC issues, finding no substantial increase in Canadian imports or future injury to U.S. producers. The decision cites NAFTA and WTO panels, and names the Canadian Lumber Trade Alliance member bodies.
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