Town Talk: Porsche joins the electric car club
Credit to Author: Malcolm Parry| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:00:48 +0000
Malcolm Parry’s latest Town Talk column.
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Deal on wood pellets to Japan to help B.C.'s struggling forest industry: Horgan
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:32:30 +0000
Premier John Horgan says the agreement between Pinnacle Renewable Energy and Mitsui & Co. adds more value to what is taken out of provincial forests.
Read moreWorkers at four Vancouver hotels agree to higher wages, job security
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:40:28 +0000
The new contract comes after a 28-day strike at the Hyatt Regency, Westin Bayshore and Pinnacle Harbourfront
Read moreApple harvest winds up in the Okanagan: 80,000 tonnes have been picked
Credit to Author: Lora Grindlay| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 22:09:15 +0000
When it comes to tree fruits, the apple is still king in the Okanagan, although cherries are quickly catching up.
Read moreB.C. Appeal Court overturns decision to return $2 million to alleged money launderers
Credit to Author: Gordon Hoekstra| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:48:21 +0000
B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office seeking permanent seizure of cash and other assets in case linked to underground bank alleged of laundering $220 million a year
Read moreTown Talk: A Night To Dream gala benefits expanding Ronald McDonald House
Credit to Author: Malcolm Parry| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:00:14 +0000
Expansion in Vancouver and satellite facilities expect to be announced
Read moreVaughn Palmer: Brickbats from premier instead of deserved accolades
Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 22:55:07 +0000
OPINION: Whatever Premier John Horgan’s frustrations with the major forest companies, there was no reason to lash out at an independent operator like Teal-Jones.
Read moreTrans Mountain oil pipeline expansion potential to be key B.C. issue in federal election
Credit to Author: Gordon Hoekstra| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 01:21:22 +0000
The $9.3-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will triple capacity and is meant to open up new markets for Alberta oilsands in Asia
Read moreTown Talk: Britain's Red Arrows fly over Coal Harbour
Credit to Author: Malcolm Parry| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:00:20 +0000
‘The Red Arrows are the best ambassador our country has,’ says U.K.’s high commissioner
Read moreLiberal campaign promise to transform B.C. salmon farms by 2025 baffles industry
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:29:18 +0000
But federal Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Wednesday the campaign promise reflects a precautionary approach to a divisive issue in B.C. over the protection of wild salmon.
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