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Pages Bookstore needs volunteers to stay open

Pages Bookstore needs volunteers to stay open

Hope bookstore doesn't have enough volunteers to operate
Small appliances now taxed for recycling

Small appliances now taxed for recycling

Items from toasters to electric toothbrushes can now be returned to depots
Chinese Consulate visits Hope

Chinese Consulate visits Hope

A key focus of meeting was on new development opportunities
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.
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
B.C. power producers press their case

B.C. power producers press their case

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.
Mobile gym caters to Hollywood elite

Mobile gym caters to Hollywood elite

Trailer built with Hollywood movie stars in mind
B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

B.C. housing industry still waiting for HST Plan B

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.