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Metro garbage burner loses key energy customer

Metro garbage burner loses key energy customer

Region's incinerator to switch to selling just electricity
B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.

Night Market shifts to the mall

It was a hugely popular attraction at Party in the Park. Now the Night Market is set to carry on a summer tradition into the fall.
Small appliances now taxed for recycling

Small appliances now taxed for recycling

Items from toasters to electric toothbrushes can now be returned to depots
Chilliwack business opens the world of coffee

Chilliwack business opens the world of coffee

That rich aroma emanating from a warehouse off Evans Road is not only from the fresh coffee beans roasting inside. It’s the smell of success.
Business targets rising municipal costs

Business targets rising municipal costs

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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.
Annual real estate tour brings investors to town

Annual real estate tour brings investors to town

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz promised “bold” action for the city’s downtown to a group of real estate and investment professionals during a tour of commercial properties on Friday.
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.

Signal switch to give more old TVs the boot

E-waste recycling depots expect higher volume