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B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

B.C. boosts venture capital tax breaks

The B.C. government will add an extra $3 million to its small business venture capital tax credit and set up an expert panel to review business taxes in B.C., Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday.

Proposed Comox marina development allies with Harbour Air

Comox Bay Marina and Residences will be a fly-in-fly-out resort following a partnership between the marina and Harbour Air.
Black Creek woman in love with books

Black Creek woman in love with books

A woman from Black Creek, along with her sister, fondly remembered from their childhood the story of Flagon the Dragon.

Employment Resource Centre wants employers' input

North Island College’s Employment Resource Centre invites community employers in Courtenay and Campbell River to complete a short survey.

Get financial knowledge, get empowered

Stock markets are again testing the nerve of investors. These days there is a greater emphasis on wealth protection and for the retired, ensuring portfolios can continue paying a reasonable income throughout life.

Wachiay video series has secrets of success

The Wachiay Friendship Centre is releasing a 12-part high-definition video series on its successful women’s entrepreneurial training program, Blueprint for Success: Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal Women Entrepreneurs.

'Unscrupulous, aggressive scammers' targetting Vancouver Island

The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is again receiving an influx of customer calls about a recurring mass marketing anti-virus scam targeting Vancouver Island.

Nominations needed for agriculture awards

The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. (IAF) is accepting nominations for the 2012 Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Minister unmoved by power producers' plea

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.
Comox Valley printing company has expanded again

Comox Valley printing company has expanded again

Although there have been difficult economic times all around us, ABC Printing and Signs has continued to see steady growth.
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