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LNG ferry refits to be done in Poland

LNG ferry refits to be done in Poland

Seaspan withdrew from bidding to convert Spirit of B.C., Spirit of Vancouver Island to dual-fuel capability
Dam expansion done as BC Hydro demand slumps

Dam expansion done as BC Hydro demand slumps

Four per cent rate increase expected next year to keep up with big maintenance, construction of Site C on the Peace River

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