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Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

The sector accounted for total direct revenues of close to $5.9 billion last year, says the industry group
On the Street: Call for construction manager for new B.C. Cancer centre in Nanaimo

On the Street: Call for construction manager for new B.C. Cancer centre in Nanaimo

It’s expected the construction manager will be chosen by August, with construction anticipated to begin next summer
Wildfire wood helping to keep B.C. pulp mill running amid fibre shortage

Wildfire wood helping to keep B.C. pulp mill running amid fibre shortage

Kamloops mill increases reliance on wildfire wood from 2% to 33% in one year
Looming capital gains tax changes spark 'unprecedented' rush in B.C. property sales

Looming capital gains tax changes spark 'unprecedented' rush in B.C. property sales

Usually, there’s gap from when property goes under contract to when sale is done. Instead, there’s been a ‘turbo-charge’ to getting these deals done.
Federal fish farm licensing tantamount to wholesale closure: Ahousaht leader

Federal fish farm licensing tantamount to wholesale closure: Ahousaht leader

Salmon farm opponents applaud Trudeau government decision to shut down open net salmon farms
LNG company plans to use 'floatel' near Squamish, B.C., without local permit

LNG company plans to use 'floatel' near Squamish, B.C., without local permit

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The company behind a natural gas project near Squamish, B.C., has withdrawn its application for a local permit to house workers in a converted cruise ship, and is instead pressing ahead on the basis of a provincial order.
Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

Seaspan Victoria fined $710K after welder suffers carbon monoxide poisoning

The welder had continued to cut metal in a confined space on a ship for 40 minutes after a gas-monitor alarm started sounding, says WorkSafeBC.
Ground broken on 242-unit rental complex in Tillicum area of Saanich

Ground broken on 242-unit rental complex in Tillicum area of Saanich

The development is expected to be completed in early 2026
B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, B.C.'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents

B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's worker safety agency is moving to address "gaps" in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities.