Business

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 7:00 AM Read more >

Wineries, brewers can now sell booze they didn't make

Cross-promotion between alcohol producers expected to be unleashed with latest B.C. liquor policy reform

Jul 28, 2015 10:00 AM 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 7:00 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 7:00 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 2:00 PM 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 5:00 AM 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 1:00 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 AM Read more >

B.C. farmland-to-forest project halted

British company says it won't buy or plant any more land while it reviews its project with local officials concerned about land loss

Jun 19, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

LNG glut dims outlook for new plants

Coleman confident B.C. will be competitive despite low prices, challenges flagged in natural gas forecast

Jun 9, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >