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Court orders asset sale by troubled B.C. Tree Fruit Co-operative

Court orders asset sale by troubled B.C. Tree Fruit Co-operative

Co-operative filed for creditor protection over about $58 million in debt.
Richmond recycling company fined $2.5K in forklift rollover incident

Richmond recycling company fined $2.5K in forklift rollover incident

Lack of instruction, supervision, consultation and safe work practices among high-risk violations for business.
Court orders sale of Okanagan's BC Tree Fruits Cooperative property

Court orders sale of Okanagan's BC Tree Fruits Cooperative property

Court documents say BC Tree Fruits Cooperative owes $53,236,756.41 to secured creditors, including $50,825,051.81 to the Canadian Imperial Banking Corporation.
Why this B.C. municipality wants to ban stickers on fruits and vegetables

Why this B.C. municipality wants to ban stickers on fruits and vegetables

Vinyl stickers are causing problems with composting
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, from a federal cabinet retreat to new GDP figures.
After 70 years, an emotional end for David Screech's Victoria upholstery shop

After 70 years, an emotional end for David Screech's Victoria upholstery shop

Former View Royal mayor says decision to close involved a combination of factors, including shortage of skilled workers, an expiring lease and worries about street disorder.
Craft beer pioneer Swans closing brew operations but pub and hotel will stay open

Craft beer pioneer Swans closing brew operations but pub and hotel will stay open

The pub will remain open and offer a larger selection of locally brewed beverages.
Kevin Greenard: Cash allocation and time horizon go hand-in-hand

Kevin Greenard: Cash allocation and time horizon go hand-in-hand

Fears for B.C. grain harvest, commuter train still suspended, amid rail disruption

Fears for B.C. grain harvest, commuter train still suspended, amid rail disruption

British Columbia grain producers are closely watching developments in the nationwide railway dispute triggered on Wednesday night, saying its impacts could soon spread beyond farmers to producers of food and beer.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

MONTREAL — Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in and prevent a work stoppage that would upend supply chains — while the prime minister