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Crashes spark tour bus safety review

Crashes spark tour bus safety review

U.S is requiring seatbelts in new motor coaches starting next year, and the Canadian tour bus industry supports them
Economic growth means raises for unions

Economic growth means raises for unions

B.C. economy grew more than independent forecast, triggering pay increase next year as surplus 10 times forecast
B.C. tightens rules for care of dairy cattle

B.C. tightens rules for care of dairy cattle

National standards adopted after last year's revelations of abuse by employees at a Chilliwack dairy farm
Legislature convenes July 13 for LNG deal

Legislature convenes July 13 for LNG deal

PETRONAS and its Asian partners have endorsed deal to protect them from "discriminarory" tax hikes for 25 years
Mining activity picking up in B.C.

Mining activity picking up in B.C.

Red Chris begins full operation, others preparing to start despite low metal prices
B.C. farmland-to-forest project halted

B.C. farmland-to-forest project halted

British company says it won't buy or plant any more land while it reviews its project with local officials concerned about land loss
Petronas tentatively commits to Pacific Northwest LNG plant

Petronas tentatively commits to Pacific Northwest LNG plant

$11-billion project still seeks environmental, provincial approvals, aboriginal consent
Driveway: Reviews for Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade, Ford's Green Secrets

Driveway: Reviews for Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade, Ford's Green Secrets

Yet another crossover enters the market in 2015, with Mazda's much-anticipated and 'exciting' CX-3.
LNG glut dims outlook for new plants

LNG glut dims outlook for new plants

Coleman confident B.C. will be competitive despite low prices, challenges flagged in natural gas forecast
Beer price hikes hit craft brews harder

Beer price hikes hit craft brews harder

More than 200 beer types up more than five per cent: NDP