Business

Some workers in Becancour, Que., who are facing the imminent closure of a nuclear power plant, may soon find new jobs. Plans have been announced for the construction of a $1.2-billion nitrogen fertilizer plant.

Residential construction in Greater Victoria is running on par with last year's levels, although Canada's housing market continued to show signs of cooling last month. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

$1.4-billion deal with Spectrum includes Pfister

Test move designed to save on rising health-care costs

Taiwan is asking Apple Inc. to blur a map image of its new $1.4-billion early warning radar station that can detect aircraft and missiles coming from as far as western China.

Victoria residents will get a chance to have their say on the Roxy Classic Theatre's bid to serve liquor at its Quadra Street location. Vogue Amusements Ltd., operating as the Roxy, has applied for a liquor primary licence.

B.C. outlines questions to Enbridge on Northern Gateway strategies for spill prevention and response

Chemical coating maker Cytec Industries Inc. has agreed to sell its coating resins business to private equity firm Advent International for $1.03 billion.

A new survey from TD Canada Trust suggests baby boomers have one more career move in them before they retire - they want to run their own business first.

Garda World Security says its proposed $1.1-billion privatization transaction has received supportive nods from proxy advisory firms ISS Proxy Advisory Services and Glass Lewis & Co. The firms have recommended their clients vote at the Oct.