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Tofino joins global artisan network

Tofino joins global artisan network

“No trees are cut,” said Mr. Lamarche. “We try to be sustainable and environmentally friendly, which keeps us small in some ways.”
Site C powerhouse contract awarded

Site C powerhouse contract awarded

Turbines and generators for Peace River dam to be delivered for $470 million
Decision time for B.C. carbon tax

Decision time for B.C. carbon tax

Public comments accepted until April 8, and then Premier Christy Clark has to decide on ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
LNG ferry refits to be done in Poland

LNG ferry refits to be done in Poland

Seaspan withdrew from bidding to convert Spirit of B.C., Spirit of Vancouver Island to dual-fuel capability
Dam expansion done as BC Hydro demand slumps

Dam expansion done as BC Hydro demand slumps

Four per cent rate increase expected next year to keep up with big maintenance, construction of Site C on the Peace River
B.C. presses for LNG approval after delay

B.C. presses for LNG approval after delay

Natural gas minister Rich Coleman says latest delay to Petronas-backed project at Prince Rupert must be 'overcome'
B.C. LNG projects get new momentum

B.C. LNG projects get new momentum

Woodfibre LNG wins federal approval, major shift by Las Kwa'laams to support Prince Rupert port with conditions
Local carver sells unique totem pole

Local carver sells unique totem pole

Ucluelet's Hjalmer Wenstob recently sold a unique totem pole he carved out of two-by-fours.
Signs of spring for B.C. mining industry

Signs of spring for B.C. mining industry

Gold projects at Barkerville and in the northwest moving ahead, as metal prices and steelmaking demand revive in Asia
Spruce beetle spreads in B.C. Interior

Spruce beetle spreads in B.C. Interior

Biggest infestations in 30 years identified in Prince George area, spreading with help from recent dry, warm and windy conditions