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B.C. to restore utilities commission authority

B.C. to restore utilities commission authority

NDP says it's no coincidence that BC Hydro rates are to be kept under political control until after the 2017 election
Target liquidation sales could start Thursday

Target liquidation sales could start Thursday

Target liquidation sales could start Thursday, retailer seeks court approval
Courtenay car dealership has new owner

Courtenay car dealership has new owner

Corey Sawchuk has taken over as the new owner of Courtenay Mazda.
B.C. corks luxury tax for premium wines

B.C. corks luxury tax for premium wines

After protests from restaurants and wineries, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton scraps increase for bottles retailing for $20 or more
O’Connell named interim dean of trades

O’Connell named interim dean of trades

North Island College has named Cheryl O’Connell its new interim dean of trades and technology.
Courtenay cafe conducive to all ages

Courtenay cafe conducive to all ages

Playhouse Cafe is a new coffee shop that has opened in Courtenay's Tintown neighbourhood.
Mine inspections beefed up in B.C.

Mine inspections beefed up in B.C.

Premier Christy Clark says budget increased $6 million to create new office for major mine regulation in wake of Mount Polley failure
Clark plans pitch to laid-off oil workers

Clark plans pitch to laid-off oil workers

Premier Christy Clark sticks to prediction of three LNG export plants by 2020, as oil and gas prices drop
Modest home price gains predicted in B.C. over next four years

Modest home price gains predicted in B.C. over next four years

Central 1 Credit Union projects two to three per cent increases for real estate to 2018
Rocky year ahead for B.C. mining

Rocky year ahead for B.C. mining

Province extends certificates for disputed New Prosperity, Tulsequah Chief mines as others struggle to keep operating