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Daytime anchorage arrival now protocol for freighters in Southern Gulf Islands

Daytime anchorage arrival now protocol for freighters in Southern Gulf Islands

Residents had complained that when ships drop anchor in the middle of the night the noise is so loud that 鈥渋t makes you jump out of bed.鈥
B.C. Hydro offering rebates for installing solar panels and batteries

B.C. Hydro offering rebates for installing solar panels and batteries

Up to $5,000 for residential solar panels; homeowner must pay for at least 50% of installation.
Updated: It's a boat? It's a plane? It's a new possible Squamish-based electric ferry

Updated: It's a boat? It's a plane? It's a new possible Squamish-based electric ferry

The District of Squamish says it is 'excited' about this possibility.聽
Industry protests big increases for development fees in Victoria

Industry protests big increases for development fees in Victoria

Last week, Victoria council endorsed proposed DCC rate changes that would in some cases more than double and even triple the amount developers would pay for required infrastructure upgrades to handle new development.
Second strike notice looms over WestJet

Second strike notice looms over WestJet

Negotiations broke down again between WestJet and the union representing its aircraft maintenance engineers.
Court refuses to discharge Greg Martel from bankruptcy

Court refuses to discharge Greg Martel from bankruptcy

Bankruptcy discharge hearing adjourned, which means Martel will remain an 鈥渦ndischarged bankrupt鈥 and his debts of more than $300 million stay intact
Legal challenge to major B.C. port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Legal challenge to major B.C. port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Approval of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project to support $100 billion in annual trade, but detractors say it risks survival of endangered killer whales.
First Nation to take over Casino Nanaimo

First Nation to take over Casino Nanaimo

Great 91原创鈥檚 board approved the sale to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Snuneymuxw.
B.C. ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

B.C. ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says 64 temporary jobs went to ineligible people previously appointed under government orders-in-council, diverting career development opportunities from public servants.
Kevin Greenard: House-rich and cash-poor? Consider deferring your property taxes

Kevin Greenard: House-rich and cash-poor? Consider deferring your property taxes

B.C.鈥檚 property tax deferment program can help those who are house-rich and cash-poor. Here are some common questions and considerations before applying.