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Business pushing back on CPP expansion

Business pushing back on CPP expansion

B.C. stands in the way of Justin Trudeau government's plan to hike Canada Pension Plan contributions, but likely not for long
Brides, bands allowed back on farmland

Brides, bands allowed back on farmland

No permit required for weddings, festivals on farms if fewer than 150 people attend, says Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick
BC Hydro rates rise as demand slows

BC Hydro rates rise as demand slows

Four per cent rate hike already in effect, more to come as BC Hydro looks for savings to offset slow industrial demand
Government shrugs off foreign real estate fallout

Government shrugs off foreign real estate fallout

Construction industry disruption expected as new tax threatens deals, says Finance Minister Mike de Jong
U.S. Senators 'inaccurate' on lumber claim: Premiers

U.S. Senators 'inaccurate' on lumber claim: Premiers

Premier Christy Clark protests to Prime minister Justin Trudeau about latest claims of softwood subsidy
New rules in effect for mine tailings ponds

New rules in effect for mine tailings ponds

Permits will specify dam construction, water level, motion detection and independent review, Mines Minister Bill Bennett says
Condo dispute tribunal begins work

Condo dispute tribunal begins work

Early intake of strata property dispute resolution applications begins for Canada's first online tribunal
Supreme Court upholds ban on B.C. pharmacy reward points

Supreme Court upholds ban on B.C. pharmacy reward points

Regulators consider prescription incentives a health risk
LNG Canada latest to delay investment

LNG Canada latest to delay investment

Shell-led group with Korea Gas, Mitsubishi and PetroChina can't say when its decision on Kitimat project will come
Odometer rollbacks by banned car dealer prompt warning from regulators

Odometer rollbacks by banned car dealer prompt warning from regulators

Arthur Tong banned from car business, forced to compensate unsuspecting buyers