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Vernon high-tech firm sells for $45 million

Vernon high-tech firm sells for $45 million

AVS Systems purchased by Information Services Corporation
Some Canadian news outlets ready to cope with Facebook’s News Feed changes

Some Canadian news outlets ready to cope with Facebook’s News Feed changes

Social network wants to promote conversation and make time spent on the platform more meaningful
Buckerfields targets booming West Shore

Buckerfields targets booming West Shore

New store set to open April 1 in Langford Parkway location
Facebook edits feeds to bring less news, more sharing

Facebook edits feeds to bring less news, more sharing

Facebook shares dropped more than 5 per cent to $177.31 in premarket trading after change unveiled
2017 home sales below 2016 record, but far above average: B.C. real estate association

2017 home sales below 2016 record, but far above average: B.C. real estate association

About 5,700 sales were recorded in December, up 21.5 per cent over same period last year
Mt. Washington Opens The Outback after a snowy start to 2018

Mt. Washington Opens The Outback after a snowy start to 2018

Mt. Washington has received over 400 cm of snow in the alpine this season.
Local businesses forced out in Esquimalt Township’s purchase of building

Local businesses forced out in Esquimalt Township’s purchase of building

Esquimalt Road property will serve as parking lot until Town Centre plan confirmed for site
Northern B.C. port breaks records in 2017

Northern B.C. port breaks records in 2017

Cargo moving through the Prince Rupert Port Authority grew by 26 per cent from 2016 to 2017
B.C. lumber industry applauds Canadian trade action

B.C. lumber industry applauds Canadian trade action

Canada accuses U.S. of violating international law in many countries
Cash rules tightened for B.C. casinos

Cash rules tightened for B.C. casinos

Gamblers must report source for buy-ins of $10,000 and up