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A new, unique type of winery is emerging

So these days we are seeing a new type of winery emerging; these wineries don’t have their own vineyards, they don’t grow any grapes at all – they purchase grapes from growers or even purchase wines and do the bottling themselves.

Last concrete poured for Cancer Clinic

The BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North has reached a key construction milestone as the final concrete pour has taken place for the linear accelerator vaults.

New home buyers issues warning to others

When Raven Grauman was buying her home she performed her due diligence and hired a local home inspector, but now she is warning other potential home buyers to know what they’re getting for their money and to take every step possible to be there for the home inspection itself.

Keeping your wines in good shape after opening them

Quite often I will open a bottle of wine and not finish it.
Welders receive certification at Prince Rupert campus

Welders receive certification at Prince Rupert campus

Recently, nine welding students from Northwest Community College’s campus in Prince Rupert have earned their Canadian Welding Bureau certification during a test run that now may become a regular occurrence at the college.

Emergency preparedness the focus of presentation to Port Edward council

Maurie Hurst, the regional manager of Emergency Management BC for the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, was at last Tuesday’s meeting of Port Edward council and spoke about the importance of being prepared for any number of emergencies that could arise.

Northwest First Nations closer to treaties

The Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations are expecting to see a finished draft of their respective treaties by this year’s end.

Long legs and big aromatics benefit by swirling the wine

The swirling around of wine in your glass is an interesting activity that isn’t just fun and stylish looking; swirling your wine can help you do a few things that will add to the total wine experience.

Entries needed for Prince Rupert Chocolate Festival

Organizers of the 7th annual Chocolate Festival are currently looking for delicious entries to be sampled and auctioned off to raise money towards a new stage for the Lester Centre of the Arts.

Japan needs sisterly help on its path to recovery

Japan is just starting to recover from the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Japanese citizens devastated by the natural disasters and their aftermath need our help.