Feds announce additional $600K investment in Canada’s forest products...
The federal government is investing $600,000 to support Canada’s forest products market development office in Mumbai, Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver announced January 15.
View ArticleHemp-based natural products maker inks national distribution deal
Naturally Splendid Enterprises (TSX-V:NSP) has signed a national distribution deal with Purity Life Health Products LP for its hemp-based natural foods and supplements.
View ArticleB.C. forests emitting CO2 at alarming rate: Sierra Club
An environmental group is calling on the provincial government to take action as B.C.'s forests continue to emit more carbon dioxide than they absorb.
View ArticleWealthy deem that they need twice as much as others in retirement: survey
British Columbians who have more than $1 million in investable assets believe they will need twice as much money to lead a comfortable retirement than British Columbians who have less than $1 million,...
View ArticleTSX-listed firms to disclose gender policies under OSC proposal
All TSX-listed companies must disclose annual targets for the number of women they want in executive and board positions, under a proposal released January 16 by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).
View ArticleB.C.’s first land sale of 2014 draws modest $7.36 million
B.C. kicked off its land sale schedule for 2014 this week with its January auction, which attracted a modest $7.36 million in revenue.
View ArticleCommunity centre associations win injunction against Vancouver Park...
The B.C. Supreme Court has halted the attempted eviction of six community centre associations by the Vancouver Park Board.
View ArticleKickStarter campaign launched for live theatre software project
James Pollard, who has terminal prostate cancer, hopes to see a software program he developed to help directors manage live productions commercialized before he dies.
View ArticleBC Medical Association to rebrand as Doctors of BC
The BC Medical Association (BCMA) plans to abandon the name that it has used for more than 100 years on January 20.
View ArticlePresidential decree dilutes Indonesia's minerals export ban
International observers of Indonesia are predicting an extended period of uncertainty around the Indonesian mining industry
View ArticleOsisko board rejects Goldcorp hostile takeover bid
Osisko Mining (TSX:OSK) has rejected a $2.6 billion hostile takeover bid launched by Vancouver gold miner Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G), Osisko announced January 20.
View ArticleCarrier Sekani Tribal Council looks for meeting with PM on energy development
After meeting with federal bureaucrats this week to discuss energy development in the region, Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Terry Teegee said the next step is to sit down with their political masters.
View ArticleLegal action against Enbridge
Fiona Anderson reports on federal court action to try to stop the Northern Gateway pipeline
View ArticleInvesting in mining – or not
Fiona Anderson on what will be discussed at this week's mining investment conference
View ArticleSoutheast Asia: Turkey’s PM pushes Asian free trade deals
Embattled political leaders often find it beneficial to leave their opponents carping at home and to take a break in foreign capitals.
View ArticleNorth Korea: 'Brilliant Leader' rolls out new HR initiatives
North Korea is a family business, but with a rather more bloody approach to human resource management than is common in most other modern corporate conglomerates.
View ArticleOlder British Columbians carry highest proportion of personal debt
A higher proportion of British Columbians over the age of 55 are carrying debts in excess of $50,000 when compared with their younger counterparts, according to the results of a Sands and Associates...
View ArticleVietnam: Rice harvest reaps yields reduced revenue
Vietnam is expecting another bad year for its rice exports after finding in 2013 that supply outstripped demand in the global market.
View ArticleCanadian greenhouse gas emissions forecast to grow beyond 2020
Oilsands greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to quadruple between 2005 and 2030, resulting in an 11% growth in Canadian emissions, says a federal government report.
View ArticleChina: Oil pipeline hazards abound
China’s State Administration of Work Safety has conducted a national survey of oil pipeline safety after oil leaked into sewage pipes in Qingdao last November 22 and the resulting explosion killed 62...
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