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B.C. to force higher-density development along transit lines

B.C. to force higher-density development along transit lines

Agency will have authority to buy land along rail corridors
Vancouver’s March home sales up 27% since February: B.C. real estate board

Vancouver’s March home sales up 27% since February: B.C. real estate board

Rebound still behind the pace of sales in March one year ago
Clipper ferries set to ply Victoria waters come mid-April

Clipper ferries set to ply Victoria waters come mid-April

Tickets available now for sailings between Seattle and Victoria
Central Saanich beeswax wrap seller nominated for two Small Business BC Awards

Central Saanich beeswax wrap seller nominated for two Small Business BC Awards

Katie Gamble’s Nature Bee business built on community, sustainability
Seafood biz braces for losses of jobs, fish due to sanctions

Seafood biz braces for losses of jobs, fish due to sanctions

Russia is one of the largest producers of seafood in the world
Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don’t need a COVID-19 test

Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don’t need a COVID-19 test

Travel agents report surge in demand for flights since the change was announced two weeks ago
B.C.’s hydrogen fuel project seeing big investor interest, Horgan says

B.C.’s hydrogen fuel project seeing big investor interest, Horgan says

Dedicated permit office aims to streamline development
B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says it is ending the COVID-19 quarantine program for temporary foreign workers but will keep a different program for another year to support self-isolation to curb the spread of the virus.
Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Overall Canadians gained record royalties from streaming platforms in 2021
B.C. government amends over 740 instances of gender-based language in regulations

B.C. government amends over 740 instances of gender-based language in regulations

Changes better establish provincial rights for non-binary people, said ministry