Business

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.

Dec 6, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to

Nov 28, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Office Politics 101: Advice on the promotion

I’ve just been promoted to manager of our small five-person department. Any advice for me?

Nov 18, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.

Nov 16, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

Grocery store visionary a humble man

Fairway Market founder Don Yeun was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Enthno Business Council of BC earlier this year.

Nov 10, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.

Nov 9, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >

Rebates to rev up electric cars

B.C. offers breaks for clean vehicles, charge stations

Nov 7, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Office Politics 101: Retiring the frequent visits

Q: This may sound rather heartless, but a retired employee comes around quite often and interrupts us — and his visits can be annoying.

Nov 4, 2011 8:00 AM Read more >

Valley residents asked to shop Alberni

A new initiative by the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce is trying to promote local business and keep shoppers in town during the upcoming Christmas season.

Oct 27, 2011 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.

Oct 25, 2011 7:00 AM Read more >