Business

Mount Polley dike completed, investigators move in

New dike makes breach safe, allows downstream work on sumps to prevent further tailings to escape as mine investigation continues

Sep 19, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Soaring municipal pay criticized in provincial review

Divided cities need unified defence against unions, report advises government

Sep 15, 2014 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. surplus won't sweeten teacher offer

Forest fires costly this year, but tax and natural gas revenue have recovered to help boost surplus forecast to $266 million

Sep 9, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Northern mines await Mount Polley probe

Morrison mine permit put on hold, Red Chris to get independent tailings pond review to present to Tahltan Nation before operating

Aug 21, 2014 8:00 PM Read more >

Northwest gold mine gets B.C. approval

KSM mine property has copper, silver and molybdenum, one of the biggest ever approved by B.C.

Jul 30, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Consultation sheds light on farmland changes

Relaxed farm leasing rules in rural zones, allowing breweries and distilleries are being considered in new regulations

Jul 28, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Pulp mills get break to save energy

Province unveils $100 million to help industry finance conservation projects as power rates hikes loom

Jul 24, 2014 10:00 AM Read more >

Lumber, pellet mills still have dust hazard

Sawmill wood dust compliance has increased to 85% in latest inspections, but pellet and OSB mills have work to do

Jul 16, 2014 8:00 PM Read more >

Don't rush Site C dam, mayor urges

The community most affected by the proposed third dam on the Peace River is urging the B.C. government to get more answers

Jul 9, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

Island bid for LNG plant moves ahead

Gas line right-of-way and treaty settlement advantages may close gap between northeast B.C. gas and Port Alberni

Jul 8, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >