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B.C.'s West Fraser sells Hinton pulp mill

New British owner plans to invest in new kraft paper machine

Feb 5, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on 91原创 homes to 2027

OTTAWA 鈥� Foreign nationals and companies will be banned from buying residential properties in Canada for an additional two years, the federal finance minister said Sunday, the latest in a raft of measures aimed at addressing housing affordability con

Feb 4, 2024 3:23 PM Read more >

Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

For those in good standing, there is already rigorous screening, annual audits, student-attendance tracking and more, says 91原创 Rim College president

Feb 4, 2024 5:06 AM Read more >

91原创 home sales rise in January as demand outpaces newly listed properties

VANCOUVER 鈥� The Real Estate Board of Greater 91原创says home sales got off to a strong start in the first month of 2024 but the pace of newly listed properties did not keep up with demand. The board says January home sales totalled 1,427, a 38.

Feb 2, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

B.C. film industry still recovering after Hollywood strike

Following creative strikes, B.C. production activity is 40 per cent below typical levels.

Feb 2, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

OTTAWA 鈥� Business insolvencies rose 57.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. For the entire year, business insolvencies were up 41.

Feb 2, 2024 8:54 AM Read more >

BC receives failing grade as red tape snarls renovations, construction

Technology and permitting improvements can cut hassles

Feb 2, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely 鈥榗atastrophic鈥�

鈥淲e鈥檒l wait for the report, but its going to be catastrophic. I daresay we may have lost most of the crop.鈥�

Feb 2, 2024 4:53 AM Read more >

Strike averted: Metro 91原创 transit supervisors, bus company accept mediator's plan

CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company have accepted recommendations proposed by special mediator Vince Ready, avoiding a 72-hour strike planned for this weekend.

Feb 1, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >

Amer Sports IPO puts US$1B-plus value on 91原创's Chip Wilson's stake

Billionaire Lululemon founder bought 20.65-per-cent stake in Amer Sports in 2018

Feb 1, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >