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Victoria’s construction boom set to continue

If you think that there are more construction cranes towering over Victoria’s skyline these days, you’re not mistaken.
Big federal deficit not alarming to Business Council of B.C.'s Finlayson

Big federal deficit not alarming to Business Council of B.C.'s Finlayson

Economic growth should keep debt-to-GDP ratio steady, rebound in dollar, oil may improve confidence
B.C. presses for LNG approval after delay

B.C. presses for LNG approval after delay

Natural gas minister Rich Coleman says latest delay to Petronas-backed project at Prince Rupert must be 'overcome'
B.C. LNG projects get new momentum

B.C. LNG projects get new momentum

Woodfibre LNG wins federal approval, major shift by Las Kwa'laams to support Prince Rupert port with conditions
New attitude at City Hall aids development

New attitude at City Hall aids development

Bayview Place bills itself as the next chapter in the history of downtown Victoria.
Signs of spring for B.C. mining industry

Signs of spring for B.C. mining industry

Gold projects at Barkerville and in the northwest moving ahead, as metal prices and steelmaking demand revive in Asia

Taxation and disincentives creating rental shortage

Greater Victoria’s 0.6 per cent vacancy rate is hurting business’s ability to recruit and retain employees, says the Chamber of Commerce.
Spruce beetle spreads in B.C. Interior

Spruce beetle spreads in B.C. Interior

Biggest infestations in 30 years identified in Prince George area, spreading with help from recent dry, warm and windy conditions

Homebuyers look to revenue properties to offset costs

More Victoria homeowners are considering the creation rental units to help generate revenue.
Minister monitoring new college fees

Minister monitoring new college fees

Fees increasing above 2% cap for colleges and universities must be for new services, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson says