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Pump brakes on land use changes: former B.C. premier Glen Clark

Pump brakes on land use changes: former B.C. premier Glen Clark

Former premier talks about 'crisis' in B.C. forestry sector at BCBC Business Summit
B.C.'s drought: Agriculture sector feels the impact from prolonged dry conditions

B.C.'s drought: Agriculture sector feels the impact from prolonged dry conditions

Several regions have been under prolonged drought conditions stretching back to the fall of 2022.
Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to take the first legislative step Monday toward increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains.
U.S. cannabis company suing B.C. business, partners for $2M

U.S. cannabis company suing B.C. business, partners for $2M

The two sets of equipment were expected to produce 20,000 pounds of marijuana each per year at a rate of $200 a pound or $8 million per year.
B.C. egg production hits five-year low as demand soars

B.C. egg production hits five-year low as demand soars

Cage-free, enriched egg production has nearly doubled as consumer appetites change
No hikes for natural gas for home heating

No hikes for natural gas for home heating

North American natural gas prices back to normal after two-year period of volatility.
Flat tax on big polluters could fund basic income, finds UBC study

Flat tax on big polluters could fund basic income, finds UBC study

Authors say flat tax on companies who release carbon emissions and overexploit natural resources could largely fund a basic income program, while boosting Canada's GDP by $541 billion
Why the Haisla First Nation are so enthusiastic about LNG

Why the Haisla First Nation are so enthusiastic about LNG

LNG Canada brought prosperity to the Haisla, blazed path for Cedar LNG
B.C. job market stalls in May as province loses 7,900 positions

B.C. job market stalls in May as province loses 7,900 positions

B.C. bucks national job growth trend
Silicon Valley spirit growing on Fraser Valley farms

Silicon Valley spirit growing on Fraser Valley farms

B.C.-made agriculture-tech is helping B.C. farms enhance productivity, manage change