Business
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
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Mine cleanup key to B.C. relations with Alaska
Tulsequah Chief has polluted the Taku River system for decades, souring relations with state downstream
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B.C. seeks mining agreement with Alaska
Northwest B.C. mine projects on major salmon rivers that flow into the Alaska panhandle
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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
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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"
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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
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B.C. gives green light to Petronas LNG
Northwest mayors hopeful 25-year project agreement means long-term recovery for struggling communities
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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
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Economic growth means raises for unions
B.C. economy grew more than independent forecast, triggering pay increase next year as surplus 10 times forecast
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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
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