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B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

DELTA, B.C. — Rancher Werner Stump said spring is usually a "season of optimism" for farmers in British Columbia, but worries linger after unprecedented drought last year and another dry season looming.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Chemainus sawmill workers face two-week shutdown

Chemainus sawmill workers face two-week shutdown

The shutdown, which starts Monday, will affect about 100 of the 145 workers at the Western Forest Products mill
Kevin Greenard: Householding helps estate planning

Kevin Greenard: Householding helps estate planning

There is a growing trend where multiple generations of a family/household are working together with one Portfolio Manager — which is referred to as “householding.”
B.C. unexplained wealth order regime faces first legal opposition

B.C. unexplained wealth order regime faces first legal opposition

In two cases before the courts, the B.C. Office of Civil Forfeiture faces claims its unexplained wealth order applications are a violation of Charter rights.
B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

PENTICTON, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby.
Lack of fibre has forest industry and communities in 'crisis,' unions say

Lack of fibre has forest industry and communities in 'crisis,' unions say

Forest industry unions Unifor, United Steelworkers and Public and Private Workers of Canada say they want to be part of key reforms in the industry
On the Street: New operator for urban farm, period-care at YYJ, safety conference expands to Island

On the Street: New operator for urban farm, period-care at YYJ, safety conference expands to Island

FED Urban Agriculture — a Victoria-based charity that promotes urban agriculture and access to local sustainably grown food — is taking over the urban farm in Vic West.
Greater Victoria unemployment rate sees slight drop

Greater Victoria unemployment rate sees slight drop

Job increases were seen in construction and wholesale and retail trade, while jobs in health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services declined
Refinery in Burnaby, B.C., to resume operations after seven-week stoppage

Refinery in Burnaby, B.C., to resume operations after seven-week stoppage

BURNABY, B.C. — The Parkland fuel refinery in Metro Vancouver is set to resume operations Sunday, seven weeks after an "unplanned issue" forced it to shut down.