Business

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.

Dec 6, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.

Dec 1, 2011 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to

Nov 28, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.

Nov 17, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.

Nov 16, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.

Nov 9, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Business targets rising municipal costs

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Sep 28, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

The B.C. government will add an extra $3 million to its small business venture capital tax credit and set up an expert panel to review business taxes in B.C., Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday.

Sep 21, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

Prince Rupert port gets $90-million injection

Ridley Island bulk commodity terminal at Prince Rupert will be expanded with a $90 million road and rail project. The B.C. government will pitch in $15 million, with another $30 million each from and Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Sep 19, 2011 1:00 PM Read more >

Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.

Sep 14, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >