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Scammers find new ways to prey on unwary

Scammers find new ways to prey on unwary

Top 10 list of common scams unveiled by Better Business Bureau
Steady demand for homes heading into holidays, real estate board says

Steady demand for homes heading into holidays, real estate board says

Fraser Valley home sales up slightly this November over last; Greater Vancouver sales 'relatively typical'
Local economic forums set to start

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.
NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Port wary of roadblocks to growth

Port wary of roadblocks to growth

Two 'frightening' scenarios in future outlook for Port Metro Vancouver
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.
Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.
Rebates to rev up electric cars

Rebates to rev up electric cars

B.C. offers breaks for clean vehicles, charge stations