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Rob Shaw: Where will the 'voluntary' BC Hydro measures take us?

Rob Shaw: Where will the 'voluntary' BC Hydro measures take us?

New programs to counsel conservation might have a darker side to them
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Federal funding freeze could hurt clean tech startups, industry says

Federal funding freeze could hurt clean tech startups, industry says

A funding delay of a few months could be a "death sentence" for a cleantech startup, says the executive director of the Canada Cleantech Alliance.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets holiday Canadian stock markets are closed Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Trading on U.S.
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Trans Mountain route change will 'desecrate' sacred site: Secwépemc knowledge keeper

Trans Mountain route change will 'desecrate' sacred site: Secwépemc knowledge keeper

OTTAWA — A Secwépemc law called X7ensq't says that if you disrespect the land and don't take care of it properly, the land and the sky will turn on you. "It's a serious law," said Mike McKenzie, a Secwépemc knowledge keeper.
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B.C. aquaculture industry urges 'balanced' approach to fish farms

B.C. aquaculture industry urges 'balanced' approach to fish farms

Wholesale shut-down of open-net salmon farms would take supply chain with it
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B.C. lobby group launches to advocate moderate alcohol-drinking

B.C. lobby group launches to advocate moderate alcohol-drinking

Founder says inspiration for group was the 'dangerous' proposed guidelines that could reduce public faith in government advice.
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Japan’s aging population offers unique trade opportunities for B.C. businesses: expert

Japan’s aging population offers unique trade opportunities for B.C. businesses: expert

Vancouver conference outlines ways Canadian government and businesses can deepen relationship with Japan
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U.S. Commerce erred on softwood lumber duties: NAFTA Panel

U.S. Commerce erred on softwood lumber duties: NAFTA Panel

NAFTA Panel agrees with Canada, says elements of duties inconsistent with U.S. law
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B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

Unemployment rose to 5.4 per cent last month: StatCan
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First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

Westbank First Nation is a partner in the project with Brenda Renewables, a Lower Mainland-based company.
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