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Economy surprises with 3.7% growth in second quarter, its strongest since 2017

Economy surprises with 3.7% growth in second quarter, its strongest since 2017

Energy products grew 5.9 per cent after posting a three per cent decline in the first quarter
Saanichton corn production keeps popping well into fall

Saanichton corn production keeps popping well into fall

Silver Rill Corn preparing for busy long weekend
Nanaimo’s Tilray Inc. signs deal to acquire Alberta cannabis retailer Four20

Nanaimo’s Tilray Inc. signs deal to acquire Alberta cannabis retailer Four20

Calgary-based Four20 owns and operates six stores in Alberta
Provincial pot: Should all B.C. cities get the same piece of the tax revenue pie?

Provincial pot: Should all B.C. cities get the same piece of the tax revenue pie?

Reporter Nick Laba’s third and final instalment in his series on cannabis agriculture in B.C.
B.C. government adds staff to field worker pay complaints

B.C. government adds staff to field worker pay complaints

‘Self-help kit’ a barrier to migrant workers, Harry Bains says
Provincial pot: The rocky road of regulation

Provincial pot: The rocky road of regulation

In his second of three pieces, Nick Laba explores B.C.’s strict regulations on growing cannabis
B.C. Indigenous group vows to battle Site C dam in court again

B.C. Indigenous group vows to battle Site C dam in court again

B.C. Hydro project preparing to divert Peace River next summer
Pattullo Bridge project budget unchanged as bids come in

Pattullo Bridge project budget unchanged as bids come in

Builders wary about union-only rules, contractor group says
Provincial pot: Growing B.C. bud in the era of legalization

Provincial pot: Growing B.C. bud in the era of legalization

Reporter Nick Laba delves into cannabis agriculture in B.C. in a special three-part series
Saanich restaurant celebrates 25 years of brunch, lunch, dinner and beers

Saanich restaurant celebrates 25 years of brunch, lunch, dinner and beers

The 1550’s Pub Style Resaurant opened in 1994