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'I'm still on fire' — Lakeland blast survivor recounts events at coroner's inquest

'I'm still on fire' — Lakeland blast survivor recounts events at coroner's inquest

For Don Zwozdesky, the fatal explosion that ripped through Lakeland Mills nearly three years ago was something he'd sooner forget but will always remember.
Central bank holds overnight rate at 0.75%

Central bank holds overnight rate at 0.75%

Canada’s central bank is keeping its overnight rate target at 0.75% for the time being, it announced March 4
Vancouver city council approves budget, 2.4% property tax increase

Vancouver city council approves budget, 2.4% property tax increase

Utilities fees and property tax to increase to support $1.2 billion operating budget
Dust removal lagged at Lakeland Mills, inquest told

Dust removal lagged at Lakeland Mills, inquest told

Cleanup progressively became less of a priority at Lakeland Mills as the focus turned increasingly to simply keeping the mill running, heard an inquest into the explosion that killed two workers nearly three years ago as it continued Tuesday (March 3
Global foreign exchange company chooses Surrey for first Western Canada office

Global foreign exchange company chooses Surrey for first Western Canada office

Surrey Board of Trade CEO says AFEX will help board meet its international commerce goals
Insider trading, March 3, 2015

Insider trading, March 3, 2015

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending February 25. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Unions take BC Hydro to court over Site C hiring

Unions take BC Hydro to court over Site C hiring

Trades council says BC Hydro's hiring policy for Site C dam contravenes Charter of Rights
In defence of the Euro and Angela Merkel

In defence of the Euro and Angela Merkel

By Herbert G. Grubel It is impossible to know how the latest Greek tragedy will end, but one thing is clear.
Tweak B.C. property transfer tax in favour of resident buyers

Tweak B.C. property transfer tax in favour of resident buyers

British Columbia’s bloated, family-battering property transfer tax is in the news again, with the premier recently saying...
B.C. government tightens rules for limos, party buses

B.C. government tightens rules for limos, party buses

Passenger Transportation Board now must approve each vehicle