Business

B.C. seeks mining agreement with Alaska

Northwest B.C. mine projects on major salmon rivers that flow into the Alaska panhandle

Aug 23, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. forest stewardship plans failing

Crown land plans required from forest companies overlap, lack clarity and can't be measured, Forest Practices Board says

Aug 19, 2015 8:00 PM Read more >

Long list of conditions for Trans Mountain approval

Kinder Morgan says 145 conditions on wildlife, ocean impact, earthquake and other hazards is "rigorous but achievable"

Aug 13, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. gives green light to Petronas LNG

Northwest mayors hopeful 25-year project agreement means long-term recovery for struggling communities

Jul 21, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Crashes spark tour bus safety review

U.S is requiring seatbelts in new motor coaches starting next year, and the Canadian tour bus industry supports them

Jul 17, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Economic growth means raises for unions

B.C. economy grew more than independent forecast, triggering pay increase next year as surplus 10 times forecast

Jul 16, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tightens rules for care of dairy cattle

National standards adopted after last year's revelations of abuse by employees at a Chilliwack dairy farm

Jul 8, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Province, Chevron to increase 'ethanol blended gasoline' on Vancouver Island

The company currently supplies 65 per cent of the Island's transportation fuel needs, according to a Chevron press release.

Jul 7, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

Legislature convenes July 13 for LNG deal

PETRONAS and its Asian partners have endorsed deal to protect them from "discriminarory" tax hikes for 25 years

Jun 23, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Mining activity picking up in B.C.

Red Chris begins full operation, others preparing to start despite low metal prices

Jun 22, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >