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Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in

Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in

Businesses must now charge a minimum of $2 for new reusable bags or 25 cents for new paper bags.
Kevin Greenard: All about professional and standard corporations

Kevin Greenard: All about professional and standard corporations

Co-op struggles to re-stock in wake of cyberattack

Co-op struggles to re-stock in wake of cyberattack

Keeping shelves stocked is “a little more challenging.”
‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Canada's largest seafood eco-certification body now lists southeast Alaskan fisheries as unsustainable.
More auto insurers could exit Alberta without system reforms: rating agency

More auto insurers could exit Alberta without system reforms: rating agency

CALGARY — As Alberta considers an overhaul of its troubled auto insurance system, a global credit rating agency is warning a "clear long-term solution" must be found or more insurers will depart the province.
Several Hudson's Bay stores closed due to 'strain' of B.C. heat wave on air conditioning systems

Several Hudson's Bay stores closed due to 'strain' of B.C. heat wave on air conditioning systems

Stores in Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond were among those closed on Tuesday.
Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert

Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert

Strike action in 2023 by thousands of workers shut down most of B.C.'s ports for 13 days, freezing billions in trade at the docks.
Bay store in downtown Victoria closes for maintenance

Bay store in downtown Victoria closes for maintenance

The company is doing maintenance on its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, HBC said Monday.
‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

Fallout from the unexpected job action continued well into last week, and figures from the airline suggest at least 170,000 passengers have been affected.