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B.C. eyes luxury tax on high-end property

Property transfer tax expected to produce $200M windfall for B.C. government this year, adding to housing cost pressure

Sep 16, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Retail, real estate help keep B.C. in black

Forest fire season tops $300 million in costs, but higher income tax, property transfer tax make up for it

Sep 15, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Mine cleanup key to B.C. relations with Alaska

Tulsequah Chief has polluted the Taku River system for decades, souring relations with state downstream

Aug 27, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

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 >