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B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

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.
Changes afoot for fitness spot

Changes afoot for fitness spot

Fitness facility undergoing renovation for expansion
Business targets rising municipal costs

Business targets rising municipal costs

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An idea whose time has come

An idea whose time has come

New business makes healthy lunches for school kids
B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

The B.C. government will add an extra $3 million to its small business venture capital tax credit and set up an expert panel to review business taxes in B.C., Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday.
Mariner's Village opens up waterfront

Mariner's Village opens up waterfront

Plans may expand boardwalk
Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.
B.C. power producers press their case

B.C. power producers press their case

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.
What it takes to get your community newspaper to you

What it takes to get your community newspaper to you

The Sooke News Mirror at the press
B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.