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Growth in wood exports to China set to slow

Growth in wood exports to China set to slow

But analysts say B.C. foothold in Asian timber market will reap long-term benefits
Fizz feared to be evaporating from B.C. wine trade

Fizz feared to be evaporating from B.C. wine trade

Wineries consider consolidation as domestic sales slip and competition heats up
B.C. First Nations and governments to meet at Prince George LNG summit

B.C. First Nations and governments to meet at Prince George LNG summit

Representatives from British Columbia's First Nations will be meeting with provincial and federal government ministers and LNG proponents October 9 and 10 to discuss the opportunities and impacts of LNG development on First Nations.
Supply management keeps turkey farming profitable

Supply management keeps turkey farming profitable

B.C.'s annual allowable turkey production up 3%, nationwide allowable increase: 9.5%
Minister Coleman to head to Asia, tout LNG opportunities

Minister Coleman to head to Asia, tout LNG opportunities

Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman will depart for Asia October 11 to promote British Columbia’s burgeoning natural gas industry.
$25 billion Kitimat refinery proposal moving ahead: Black

$25 billion Kitimat refinery proposal moving ahead: Black

Newspaper mogul David Black is convinced his proposed refinery near Kitimat will be both an economic and environmental winner, but challenges remain about getting bitumen from Alberta to the north coast.
B.C. winery wins award for world's best affordable Pinot Noir

B.C. winery wins award for world's best affordable Pinot Noir

A British Columbia winery has won top honours as the world's best Pinot Noir in the under £15 category at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England.
Land and resource ownership uncertainty deterring mining investment: Fraser Institute

Land and resource ownership uncertainty deterring mining investment: Fraser Institute

Uncertainty over unresolved Aboriginal land claims and government land-use policies is making British Columbia an unattractive target for mining investment, according to a Fraser Institute study released October 3.
Smart-meter contractors go over budget, but program still on target: Hydro

Smart-meter contractors go over budget, but program still on target: Hydro

BC Hydro claims the controversial smart meter program is tracking below the $930 million budget, despite financial statements showing the three biggest suppliers were paid an additional $40 million.
Kinder Morgan releases designs for expanded terminal and oil storage tank facilities

Kinder Morgan releases designs for expanded terminal and oil storage tank facilities

But critics discount value of open house and continue to raise concerns over environmental impact of $5.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project