Environmental critics had been demanding the government reinstate the monitoring, questioning why it was shut down while other energy operations were deemed essential and allowed to continue.

As the Canadian economy reopens, businesses are reorienting, and it’s believed the new opportunities created by COVID-19 will also help the country get through the recovery.

With B.C.’s film industry on the verge of restarting, Okanagan insiders are anxious to get back down to business.

The province’s outfitting industry contributes around $130 million to Saskatchewan’s GDP each year and over 5,000 jobs.

The funeral industry in the Okanagan is shifting and adapting because of the social distancing measures brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Program officials say accreditation will not just look good for the program itself, but will also boost students' confidence that they are developing the right skill set for their future careers.

"Leonard was a good friend to all of us. Everyone has pulled together to make his dream come true."

Those appointed by Iain Rankin represent environmental groups, industry, the Mi'kmaq and academia.

A report from the non-partisan Conference Board of Canada shows GDP growth in the Lethbridge region at 5.8 per cent in 2017 and by a further 5.1 per cent in 2018, while Alberta's GDP declined at nearly the same rate.

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has laid out 60 ideas as part of a plan to revitalize the province's forestry sector.