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The provincial contribution to the Union Station project and the new GO train shed roof is supporting nearly 3,700 jobs. The project began in January 2010 and all the Union Station improvements are expected to be completed... more inside ENB
SHOPPERS RING UP RETAIL SALES IN NOVEMBER Retail sales in Saskatchewan continued to rise according to a report from Statistics Canada released today. In November 2011, retail sales were up by 11.3 per cent over November 2010, the highest among the provinces. Nationally, retail sales were up 3.1 per cent.
"Saskatchewan people are feeling confident about the economy with so many great jobs in this province and that is allowing... more inside BYL
Earth Day Award nominations sought COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to accept nominations for its fourth annual Earth Day Awards, the agency announced today.
Any individual, family, student, school, community, nonprofit organization, business or government agency that helped protect South Carolina's environment in 2011 can be nominated. Programs or projects such as... more inside BYL
Atlantic energy ministers continue work to maximize regional energy benefits ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CNB) - Energy Minister Craig Leonard met with his counterparts from Atlantic Canada in St. John's, N.L., on Jan. 23 to discuss a number of priorities, including clean energy, the Atlantic Energy Gateway Initiative and the Lower Churchill - Muskrat Falls project.
"Atlantic Canada continues to forge ahead with a shared clean and renewable energy agenda, and New Brunswick's... more inside ENE
Winnipeg, Manitoba- Starting and running a business in 14 Manitoba communities just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
Today, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister... more inside BYL
With the province's support, Pond Biofuels is piloting a new, high-tech CO2 absorption system at St. Marys Cement. The new system will reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing dirty smokestack emissions to grow algae which can be used... more inside BYL
Prepare for winter weather FREDERICTON (CNB) - The Department of Public Safety's Emergency Measures Organization issued the following statement today.
New Brunswickers are reminded to be ready for winter weather, and prepare to have everything they need for at least 72 hours following a storm. This includes preparing an emergency kit for home and car, knowing what to do during power outages, and knowing how to... more inside BYL
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Specialty crop growers and small farm operators can improve their business skills at a daylong workshop in Hutchinson on February 4, 2012. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Ridgewater College and the Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association are sponsoring the event.
NDA SPONSORS NINTH ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST LINCOLN - Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach today announced the
opening of the annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. Entering its ninth year in
2012, the contest is open to all Nebraska youth in the first through sixth grades. This year's theme
is, "Nebraska Agriculture: Feeding My Family."
How to Buy Firewood
What should I consider when buying firewood?
As in any transaction, your safest bet is to deal with a reputable business. Before you purchase any wood, ask for the seller's name, business address, and phone number. Request a receipt with this information as well as the price, amount, ....
Furnace Rebate Program Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that residents may call a new toll free hotline to receive information about the state's new furnace rebate program.
The furnace rebate hotline is 1-866-940-4676. Residents who leave their name, mailing address and phone number ....
