Business

New rules in effect for mine tailings ponds

Permits will specify dam construction, water level, motion detection and independent review, Mines Minister Bill Bennett says

Jul 20, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Condo dispute tribunal begins work

Early intake of strata property dispute resolution applications begins for Canada's first online tribunal

Jul 18, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Supreme Court upholds ban on B.C. pharmacy reward points

Regulators consider prescription incentives a health risk

Jul 12, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. farmland protected from reforestation

Regulation change closes loophole that allowed British company to buy up B.C. farms and convert them to forest for carbon offsets

Jul 11, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

LNG Canada latest to delay investment

Shell-led group with Korea Gas, Mitsubishi and PetroChina can't say when its decision on Kitimat project will come

Jul 11, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

Site C a lone bright spot for northern B.C.

Nearly 80 per cent of 1,447 people working on Peace River dam are B.C. residents, says Energy Minister Bill Bennett

Jul 6, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Cooling off period urged to protect hasty home buyers

B.C. home inspectors say bidding wars prompt risky subject-free deals that can leave buyers with unexpected costs and regrets

Jul 6, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Victoria realtors gather for celebration

Local women realtors making a difference joined with Real Estate Victoria for a special reception at the Victoria Golf Club.

Jun 30, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Watchdog calls for real estate reforms, penalties of up to $250,000

Independent Advisory Group issues findings on alleged wrongdoing by realtors, issues 28 recommendations

Jun 28, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa, provinces work on national housing plan

Federal minister Jean-Yves Duclos says he will work with provinces to develop first national housing strategy in 40 years

Jun 28, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >