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B.C. economy to grow in face of global turmoil

B.C. economy to grow in face of global turmoil

Credit Union sees three per cent growth for province, while poll finds pessimistic residents hunkering down
Computer coding to start in Kindergarten

Computer coding to start in Kindergarten

Programming introduction to begin next September, goal is to make it mandatory says Premier Christy Clark
B.C. remains opposed to Trans Mountain expansion

B.C. remains opposed to Trans Mountain expansion

Province ready to legislate new land-based oil spill standards, but Kinder Morgan has more to do, Environment Minister Mary Polak says
VIDEO: The loonie's lows and highs

VIDEO: The loonie's lows and highs

The Canadian dollar has soared above par and wallowed below 62 cents
Hydro break proposed for struggling mines

Hydro break proposed for struggling mines

Deferred electricity payments would be repaid with interest, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says

Family-run businesses important to community

The holiday season is a time to spend quality time with family, but for Ron and Greg Boyce, spending time with family has become the norm.
Immigration decline slows B.C. population growth

Immigration decline slows B.C. population growth

B.C.'s population reached 4.7 million in October, but the rate of international immigration has dipped below one per cent
Lowly loonie means winners and losers in B.C.

Lowly loonie means winners and losers in B.C.

Canadian dollar to dive through 70 cents before bottoming at 67, predicts Business Council of British Columbia
Housing boom in downtown core

Housing boom in downtown core

Residents can get ready for a new-look, new-feel Victoria, as nearly 1,000 housing units are set to be added downtown by 2018.
'Modest' impact from down payment change

'Modest' impact from down payment change

Federal government move to 10 per cent down on homes over $500,000 aims to limit risk if property market implodes