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Economic growth means raises for unions

Economic growth means raises for unions

B.C. economy grew more than independent forecast, triggering pay increase next year as surplus 10 times forecast
B.C. tightens rules for care of dairy cattle

B.C. tightens rules for care of dairy cattle

National standards adopted after last year's revelations of abuse by employees at a Chilliwack dairy farm
Legislature convenes July 13 for LNG deal

Legislature convenes July 13 for LNG deal

PETRONAS and its Asian partners have endorsed deal to protect them from "discriminarory" tax hikes for 25 years
Mining activity picking up in B.C.

Mining activity picking up in B.C.

Red Chris begins full operation, others preparing to start despite low metal prices
B.C. farmland-to-forest project halted

B.C. farmland-to-forest project halted

British company says it won't buy or plant any more land while it reviews its project with local officials concerned about land loss
New business: Marvelous Munchies Bakeshop

New business: Marvelous Munchies Bakeshop

Holly Hooper took the store over and has been making and selling fresh baked goods.
New businesses: Xenja Wear and Love Bamboo, Love BC

New businesses: Xenja Wear and Love Bamboo, Love BC

A young Grand Forks mother has found a niche selling homemade bamboo apparel out of her yard.
Driveway: Reviews for Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade, Ford's Green Secrets

Driveway: Reviews for Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade, Ford's Green Secrets

Yet another crossover enters the market in 2015, with Mazda's much-anticipated and 'exciting' CX-3.
Beer price hikes hit craft brews harder

Beer price hikes hit craft brews harder

More than 200 beer types up more than five per cent: NDP
Minister seeks options to keep forests off farmland

Minister seeks options to keep forests off farmland

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says tree planting on fields "flies in the face" of Agricultural Land Reserve protection