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B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

The credit will start showing up after April 15.
Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy.
Delta facing diking bill in the billions

Delta facing diking bill in the billions

The new provincial flood strategy calls for establishing ongoing tailored funding programs for hazard risk mitigation, including flood, emphasizing equity and accessibility
Parkland refinery returns to normal operations after unplanned January shutdown

Parkland refinery returns to normal operations after unplanned January shutdown

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its refinery in Burnaby, B.C., returned to normal operations on March 29. The company says the return comes after an unplanned shutdown on Jan. 12 due to extreme cold weather.
How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
ICYMI: Tribunal sends FortisBC pipeline permit back to regulator so resident can submit concerns

ICYMI: Tribunal sends FortisBC pipeline permit back to regulator so resident can submit concerns

Permit goes back to the BC Energy Regulator so Squamish resident can submit concerns about the pipeline project that crosses her property underground.
Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

Construction call goes out for $53M combat-drone base at CFB Comox

The CFB Comox facility will be part of Canada’s $2.49-billion military drone program, featuring fighter-jet-size drones.
How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

How international students in a janitors' union won their fight

‘Most of the students here, they don’t get work easily, so it’s hard to fight for our rights and to raise our voice at work.’
Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

Tahltan Nation president Chad Day ‘constructively dismissed’

President of the Tahltan Central Government in NW B.C. cites differences with board of directors
Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

If B.C.'s carbon tax rates are the same as the federal government's, why do British Columbians pay more?