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Most beverage containers and other packaging is now collected and processed for recycling under the direction of Multi-Material BC.

MMBC recycling rival to target apartment niche

Gap in Multi-Material BC coverage spawns 'cherry picking' proposal from StewardChoice Enterprises

Most beverage containers and other packaging is now collected and processed for recycling under the direction of Multi-Material BC.

B.C. teachers start rotating strikes

B.C. teachers strike as sides return to table in long-standing dispute

  • May 26, 2014
GeoscienceBC refines geological survey information to find potential mineral deposits. The aerial magnetic surveys have begun searching for underground aquifers.

Mineral survey expands to gas industry

Encouraged by mineral finds, the B.C. government is extending aerial geological surveys to search for water in B.C.'s natural gas patch

GeoscienceBC refines geological survey information to find potential mineral deposits. The aerial magnetic surveys have begun searching for underground aquifers.
Camden at The Falls is a collection of single-family homes in Chilliwack.

Dream homes at Camden at The Falls

Aquilini Development is bringing their master-planned community building expertise to Chilliwack with The Falls.

Camden at The Falls is a collection of single-family homes in Chilliwack.
A 19th Century placer miner uses a rocker box to search for gold. Placer mining has become mechanized and remains an active industry in B.C.

Minister eyes fee break for small-scale miners

The B.C. government has heard the protests and is re-thinking its plan, Mines Minister Bill Bennett says

A 19th Century placer miner uses a rocker box to search for gold. Placer mining has become mechanized and remains an active industry in B.C.

Fed funding helps students find work

The federal government will spend $316,523 to help 70 students in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon find work over the summer.

  • May 12, 2014
Environment Minister Mary Polak says it's too late for a pause on the rollout of the Multi Material BC recycling system.

Polak says province won’t bend to MMBC holdouts

Farm and garden suppliers angry with Multi Material BC eye their own recycling program

Environment Minister Mary Polak says it's too late for a pause on the rollout of the Multi Material BC recycling system.
Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman (left)

Squamish mill site on LNG map; Clark signs agreement with Malaysia’s Petronas (VIDEO)

Woodfibre, a brownfield pulp mill site, could end up the first of B.C.'s 13 proposed liquefied natural gas exporters

Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman (left)

B.C. pipelines make waves in Wash. state

U.S. agency has concerns about B.c. pipeline plans, oil sands products

  • May 1, 2014
Jenna Hauck's photo of Chilliwack artist Max Newhouse won gold in the portrait/personality category in the Ma Murray awards on April 26. Below

The Progress collects five industry awards

The Progress captured a total of five “Ma Murray” editorial awards Saturday.

Jenna Hauck's photo of Chilliwack artist Max Newhouse won gold in the portrait/personality category in the Ma Murray awards on April 26. Below
Premier Christy Clark

Big LNG investors endorse B.C. plan

Shell, PetroChina, Korea Gas and Mitsubishi still up to two years from final commitment to Kitimat-based project

Premier Christy Clark
Ruth Maccan to lead Envision Financial’s new Garrison Village branch.

Ruth Maccan to lead Envision Financial’s new Garrison Village branch

Ruth Maccan has been selected to lead the new Envision Financial Garrison Village location.

Ruth Maccan to lead Envision Financial’s new Garrison Village branch.
Kelvin McCulloch

Multi Material BC opponents prepare for court fight

Businesses aim to thwart new recycling agency with legal action if province won't freeze rollout

Kelvin McCulloch
Reza Ghaffari has been importing and roasting specialty Fair Trade coffees from around the world for years. Now he’s hoping to help people get the most out of those beans.

In pursuit of the perfect cup

Pacific Roasters has been importing, roasting and distributing coffee for several years. Now, owner Reza Ghaffari is stepping it up a notch.

Reza Ghaffari has been importing and roasting specialty Fair Trade coffees from around the world for years. Now he’s hoping to help people get the most out of those beans.
Garry Reece of Lax Kw'alaams First Nation presents cedar bark hat to Premier Christy Clark as Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad looks on at LNG revenue sharing signing ceremony at the B.C. legislature Wednesday.

Aboriginals offered share of LNG revenues

Lax Kw'alaams and Metlakatla First Nations on the North Coast agree to use of their territory for natural gas exports

Garry Reece of Lax Kw'alaams First Nation presents cedar bark hat to Premier Christy Clark as Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad looks on at LNG revenue sharing signing ceremony at the B.C. legislature Wednesday.
A view of downtown Toronto from the CN Tower

Canada’s banks say they are not affected by Heartbleed bug

'Canadians can continue to bank with confidence,' says Bankers' Association, while major sites like Yahoo and OKCupid were affected.

A view of downtown Toronto from the CN Tower
The logo for the Heartbleed bug

Heartbleed bug prompts Canada Revenue Agency to shut down online tax filing

Web browser vulnerability raises Internet security, privacy alarm for CRA, Yahoo and other sites

The logo for the Heartbleed bug
'Walt the Curber' is a program between Black Press and CarProof to illustrate the risks of purchasing a vehicle from a private seller.

Buying a Used Car? Protect Yourself

When buying a used vehicle, you should do your homework, says CarProof. 150,000 British Columbians buy from a private seller each year.

'Walt the Curber' is a program between Black Press and CarProof to illustrate the risks of purchasing a vehicle from a private seller.
Former B.C. chief forester Jim Snetsinger is touring the province for the next two months to hear from citizens

Government restarts forest licence review

Forests minister says area-based licences are incentive to better care, NDP says it's a political payoff for big forest companies

Former B.C. chief forester Jim Snetsinger is touring the province for the next two months to hear from citizens

Chilliwack debt pooler loses licence

Former clients of a Chilliwack debt pooler are being asked to come forward after Consumer Protection BC pulled the company’s licence.

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