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Why the price of almost everything could go up in 2020

Why the price of almost everything could go up in 2020

International regulations on pollution from ships will have wide-ranging impact
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Actors of all ages have new option

Actors of all ages have new option

Anderson Talent represents talent around the province
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Powell River social enterprise seeks community support

Powell River social enterprise seeks community support

k-lumet aims to raise $10,000 by February 16 to begin production
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B.C.’s skilled labour shortage about to become acute

B.C.’s skilled labour shortage about to become acute

Can the province find the 14,000 skilled labourers needed to build major infrastructure?
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Brexit, tensions between Canada and China could hit B.C. tourism

Brexit, tensions between Canada and China could hit B.C. tourism

Travel advisories, potential downturn in discretionary spending threaten to deter visitors
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Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers

Current government policy forces restaurant owners to buy from government stores and at full retail price
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Powell River Business Awards to feature BC beverages

Powell River Business Awards to feature BC beverages

Annual Chamber of Commerce event will highlight local beer and wine
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B.C. population rises above five million for first time on record

B.C. population rises above five million for first time on record

B.C. hit a new milestone as its population surpassed five million people for the first time on record as of October 1, 2018. At 5,017,000 million persons, B.C.’s population rose by 24,635 persons during the third quarter.
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B.C. adds 4,400 jobs in December amid ‘so-so’ numbers for nation

B.C. adds 4,400 jobs in December amid ‘so-so’ numbers for nation

Province still squeaking out gains after prior 'rip-roaring' month
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Utilities commission approves ICBC’s request for 6.3 per cent interim rate hike

Utilities commission approves ICBC’s request for 6.3 per cent interim rate hike

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has approved ICBC’s request for a 6.3 per cent interim rate increase, to go into effect April 1. The next step is a public review process.
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