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B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province over $1B last year
March 28, 2022 - 7:00 PM

A B.C. program that has been referred to as a “tax loophole for fracking operators” cost the province $1.162 billion in royalty revenues last year.
B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo
April 16, 2021 - 12:00 PM

An overcrowded workplace in downtown Vancouver during COVID-19 prompted long-time server Taesa Hodel to look for greener pastures.
New report pokes holes in sustainability of B.C.’s wood pellet industry
April 07, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Whole logs stacked high in wood pellet mill yards across British Columbia aren’t supposed to be the norm, but new research shows it may be more common than the industry says.
A sushi chef's journey to source only B.C. seafood
March 31, 2021 - 8:00 PM

For Dai Fukasaku sushi is beautiful in its simplicity - a simplicity that demands local fish.
SkipTheDishes feels the heat after adding ‘B.C. fee’ to all bills
February 12, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A popular delivery service has found a way to skirt a new provincial rule by charging customers an additional fee, prompting criticism from decision-makers.
Federal COVID-19 travel rules create obstacles for B.C.'s migrant workers
January 20, 2021 - 9:00 PM

From their homes in far-flung locations like Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras, migrant workers are telling Dennis Juarez how new travel restrictions are making it hard for them to get to Canada.
Budding farmer gets chance to grow Keremeos dream orchard thanks to land-matching program
January 15, 2021 - 6:30 AM
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This year, Kanver Brares will be tending his own fruit trees in the Similkameen Valley — a dream he has had since childhood — thanks to a budding provincial program matching new farmers with land.
How new COVID-19 travel rules could hurt Canada’s greenhouse vegetable industry
January 11, 2021 - 7:00 PM

New COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers entering Canada could hinder more than would-be pandemic tourists. They could also leave tomato, pepper, and other greenhouse vegetable farmers in B.C. scrambling for workers.
Should the price of meat reflect its impact on the environment?
December 28, 2020 - 9:00 PM

Meat is expensive — but we’re still paying far less for it than the cost of its environmental impact, according to a recently released study.
Smaller gatherings mean smaller turkeys. How will the industry adapt?
December 23, 2020 - 7:00 PM

Demand for small turkeys has kept Raul Granucci’s phone ringing off the hook. But the butcher and manager of Windsor Quality Meats in Vancouver has to tell them they’re out of luck — large birds are all that’s left in the cooler now.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
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BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
A BC moving company that failed to act after an employee complained they were being bullied and sexually harassed has been ordered to pay $65,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 8 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, Ontime Moving knew

News Items tag as: Cloe Logan

B.C.’s largest fossil fuel subsidy cost the province over $1B last year

B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo

New report pokes holes in sustainability of B.C.’s wood pellet industry

A sushi chef's journey to source only B.C. seafood

SkipTheDishes feels the heat after adding ‘B.C. fee’ to all bills

Federal COVID-19 travel rules create obstacles for B.C.'s migrant workers

Budding farmer gets chance to grow Keremeos dream orchard thanks to land-matching program

How new COVID-19 travel rules could hurt Canada’s greenhouse vegetable industry

Should the price of meat reflect its impact on the environment?

Smaller gatherings mean smaller turkeys. How will the industry adapt?

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