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Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:45 AM
Participants from the first Regional Economic Development Pilot Project in North Fraser met in Pitt Meadows on Friday to discuss potential projects and determine future steps.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:00 PM
The value of British Columbia's softwood lumber exports to China jumped 60 per cent in 2011, surpassing the $1-billion mark for the first time. Since 2003, lumber exports to China have risen by more than 1,500 per cent.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:00 AM
The increasing value of British Columbia's economic ties to Asia and the Pacific Rim were underscored in last Friday's year-end export numbers.
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Monday, February 13, 2012 3:25 PM
A panel has ruled in favour of four western Canadian provinces in a trade dispute against unnecessary barriers to Certified General Accountants.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:00 AM
The B.C. government is providing $216,720 to an industry group headed by the GLOBE Foundation for a research project that will examine the labour market needs and job potential of British Columbia's emerging clean economy sector.
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Friday, January 27, 2012 9:30 AM
As part of 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) and its sector partners have been awarded $632,500 for the development and pilot delivery of an industry-standard Parks and Public Works Technician training program.
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Monday, January 23, 2012 11:00 AM
For small construction businesses - especially those in rural or remote areas - finding people to take over those businesses when an owner retires or wants to sell has become increasing difficult due to an aging population.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:30 PM
The province has set a new record that many believed to be unattainable. With lumber export sales of 4.28 billion board feet as of November, exports to China have already surpassed the province's 2008 goal of exporting four billion board feet in 2011.
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Monday, January 16, 2012 9:50 AM
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting a speech by Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell on Friday, Jan. 20 in Sidney as part of a workshop to help local businesses and organizations learn the ins and outs of exporting.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011 9:00 AM
The Province is making it easier for small businesses to succeed by increasing access to capital, extending tax credits for trades businesses and reducing and streamlining regulatory requirements.
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