Business

Abbotsford building permits up in 2011

Abbotsford's year-to-date total permit values were 77 per cent higher to $259.1 million in the first 11 months of the year

Jan 11, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

Big gain in home starts unlikely to repeat

Steady 2012 construction year predicted after 17 per cent climb for builders

Jan 10, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. experts to look at municipal taxes

An expert panel has been appointed to examine B.C.'s business taxes, including municipal taxes on industry.

Jan 10, 2012 11:00 AM Read more >

Firms conspired to keep foam prices high

Delta plant involved in corporate conspiracy busted by Competition Bureau

Jan 9, 2012 10:00 AM Read more >

Real estate saw varied gains in 2011

Houses outperformed townhomes, condos in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Jan 7, 2012 6:00 AM Read more >

A ‘Cranky’ Ride from Kodiaks

Kodiaks junior hockey club mascot Kody presented raffle winner Carlo Gris with a new bicycle on behalf of Cranky’s Bike Shop

Jan 5, 2012 6:00 AM Read more >

Scammers find new ways to prey on unwary

Top 10 list of common scams unveiled by Better Business Bureau

Jan 4, 2012 4:00 PM Read more >

Have a green Christmas with ‘Unplugged’

Unplugged, the Small Appliance Recycling Program, may be just the recycling alternative B.C. residents are looking for.

Dec 22, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Producers flavour local dishes

Adrian and Shannon Beaty have whipped their passion for people and food into a thriving restaurant, Seasonal 56.

Dec 14, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

Langley goes retro

New 1950s memorabilia and custom auto accessories store, Good Time Oldies, opens in the heart of hotrod country.

Dec 14, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >