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Hudson District in full bloom

Hudson District in full bloom

The Hudson District is quickly becoming a hub of activity with new developments aimed at creating a walkable community in Victoria.
$100 million tech fund for B.C. 'Dragon's Den'

$100 million tech fund for B.C. 'Dragon's Den'

Outside venture capital experts will be hired to administer seed money fund for high-tech startups establishing in B.C.
Fernwood store brings healthy eats to man's best friend

Fernwood store brings healthy eats to man's best friend

A new local store puts its money where its paws are, with its own line of raw dog food for man's best friend.
Forest trade mission finds Asian headwinds

Forest trade mission finds Asian headwinds

With Japan slipping back into recession and sales down in China, B.C. forest companies push for more wood construction

Local businesses nominated for B.C. awards

Eleven small business in Victoria have been nominated for the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.
Peetz fishing reels a work of art

Peetz fishing reels a work of art

The workshop at Peetz Outdoors could pass as an antique store.
Contractors picked for Site C construction

Contractors picked for Site C construction

Samsung of Korea, ACCIONA of Spain and Petrowest to sign BC Hydro's biggest-ever construction contract for Peace River dam
Merritt-Coquitlam power line completed

Merritt-Coquitlam power line completed

A year behind schedule and over-budget, high-voltage line subject to arbitration between BC Hydro and its contractor
Black touts 'safer' oil-by-rail plan for B.C. refinery

Black touts 'safer' oil-by-rail plan for B.C. refinery

'Dead' Northern Gateway pipeline prompts plan B to move bitumen using trains
B.C. debates carbon capture legislation

B.C. debates carbon capture legislation

Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says changes needed to regulation of CO2 capture and storage deep underground