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For B.C. pest tech startup Semios, it’s California here I come

For B.C. pest tech startup Semios, it’s California here I come

Vancouver company sees $600 million annual market potential in state’s agri-industry
Myra Falls mine on Vancouver Island restarts

Myra Falls mine on Vancouver Island restarts

After nearly two years of being idle, the Myra Falls lead-zinc-copper mine is restarting
Goldcorp announces closure of 107-year-old Dome mine

Goldcorp announces closure of 107-year-old Dome mine

Porcupine Gold Mines, a subsidiary of Goldcorp (NYSE:GG, TSX:G), said last week that mining operations are permanently ending at the Dome underground mine in Timmins, Ontario, 107 years after the mine started up in 1910.
Wildfires hitting B.C.’s cattle industry hard

Wildfires hitting B.C.’s cattle industry hard

Infrastructure lost took a lifetime to build, laments association boss
NDP might consider hitting pause button on Site C project

NDP might consider hitting pause button on Site C project

Better to match existing demand than build for future, says one observer
Harry McWatters’ Encore in the B.C. wine business

Harry McWatters’ Encore in the B.C. wine business

Wine pioneer is spending $7 million to build the Encore Vineyards winery in Penticton
‘Fake’ Site C review is a waste of money: Peace River MLA

‘Fake’ Site C review is a waste of money: Peace River MLA

BC Liberal MLA Dan Davies, who represents Peace River North, said he’s seven kilometres away from the Site C project in Fort St. John and has worked on it himself. He said it’s on time and on budget.
(Updated) No B.C. charges to be laid in Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley dam breach

(Updated) No B.C. charges to be laid in Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley dam breach

No charges will be laid under British Columbia’s environmental laws in relation to Imperial Metals Corporation’s (TSX:III) Mount Polley tailings-dam breach August 4, 2014 .
Site C dam review starts in one week

Site C dam review starts in one week

Among the questions for utilities commission is whether Site C can be completed on time and on budget
B.C. berry farmer targets Asian enzyme drink market

B.C. berry farmer targets Asian enzyme drink market

Local family-run farm goes high-tech to widen product line and increase shelf life