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Buying a Used Car? Protect Yourself

Buying a Used Car? Protect Yourself

When buying a used vehicle, you should do your homework, says CarProof. 150,000 British Columbians buy from a private seller each year.
Government restarts forest licence review

Government restarts forest licence review

Forests minister says area-based licences are incentive to better care, NDP says it's a political payoff for big forest companies
B.C. signs on for federal training program

B.C. signs on for federal training program

Employer-funded training is step to "re-engineer our education system," says federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney
Farmland review creates two zones

Farmland review creates two zones

Interior, Kootenay and North will allow non-farm uses on farmland, still subject to approval by Agricultural Land Commission
Canadian Tire named one of Canada's 50 'Best Managed Companies' for 2013

Canadian Tire named one of Canada's 50 'Best Managed Companies' for 2013

The company's group includes nearly 1,700 retail and gas outlets and it employs more than 85,000 people in Canada.
B.C. promises action on jobs for disabled

B.C. promises action on jobs for disabled

Minister Don McRae says policy changes coming in June, and employers are a key part of increasing opportunity
B.C. still attractive to miners, minister says

B.C. still attractive to miners, minister says

Prosperity mine rejection not being held against province, but land claim uncertainty still a shadow over investment for B.C.
Ferry to be upgraded for circle tours

Ferry to be upgraded for circle tours

Food, water, washrooms, seating and shelter promised for passengers on smaller ferry to run from Bella Bella to Bella Coola
Black Press newspapers, reporters win 5 Jumpstart Awards for 2013

Black Press newspapers, reporters win 5 Jumpstart Awards for 2013

Jumpstart is a charity from Canadian Tire, which helps disadvantaged kids gets involved in organized sport.
Taseko heads to court after mine rejected again

Taseko heads to court after mine rejected again

Company says federal panel used the wrong design for its tailings facility, moved away from Fish Lake