Business

Bath salts with a West Coast flair

Launching Wylde Artisan Bath Salts on Mother’s Day weekend, Nikki Pichert has been surprised by her early business success.

Jun 12, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Training funds offered to B.C. small businesses

Qualified employers can get up to $15,000 in training costs covered if they hire an unemployed person

Jun 9, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Treaty overhaul aims to speed up talks

New federal minister Carolyn Bennett agrees to work with B.C. on 'stepping stones' approach to aboriginal land claims

Jun 7, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Chamber 'car lot' open for business

The idea is to provide a parking lot where car owners can showcase their vehicles for sale.

Jun 2, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Geological survey expands in western B.C.

Helicopter magnetic survey locates minerals, natural gas and water at different depths in the Earth crust

May 24, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to top up minimum wage by 40 cents

Cost-of-living formula left B.C. in last place, NDP says Premier Christy Clark added more because she was embarrassed

May 4, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. resists call for outside mine oversight

Mines Minister Bill Bennett admits more enforcement needed, says ministry is likely the best able to run it

May 3, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Garden centre plan sprouts residents concerns

Parking, privacy and drainage among issues with Pure Elements Spa and Hair Salon proposal

May 1, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

BC Ferries projects now eligible for federal funds

Replacing the Nimpkish on the Bella Coola run and upgrading the Langdale terminal on the Sunshine Coast are top priorities

Apr 26, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Beefed up penalties among expected real estate reforms

Carolyn Rogers signals her probe of shadow-flipping and other real estate misconduct will call for major changes

Apr 13, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >