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Third floor largely intact as Royal B.C. Museum prepares for two major exhibits

Third floor largely intact as Royal B.C. Museum prepares for two major exhibits

While smaller items have been removed, Old Town, the Discovery ship and the First Peoples Gallery remain in place, waiting for their stories to be told in a more inclusive way, says the museum’s CEO.
Incubator nurtures companies that keep materials out of the landfill

Incubator nurtures companies that keep materials out of the landfill

Companies that have come out of the Project Zero incubator — and the Project Zero accelerator — include a consignment store for outdoor gear and a company that turns old sail cloth into bags
Why does 'missing middle' housing make people so angry?

Why does 'missing middle' housing make people so angry?

Meant to refer to medium-density housing options like houseplexes, small apartment buildings and townhouses, the term ‘missing middle’ attracts a surpring amount of ire from opponents
City of Prince George suspends mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program

City of Prince George suspends mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program

Unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave would have been terminated on Jan. 15.
B.C. company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

B.C. company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

Robert John Lawrence admitted to illegal insider trading and was fined $200,000.
'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

VICTORIA — The unusually early influenza outbreak that resulted in the deaths of six children and youth in British Columbia last month is on the decline, but the provincial health officer says another wave of infections is expected within weeks.
Spongy-moth spraying planned for Island communities this spring

Spongy-moth spraying planned for Island communities this spring

A record number of male spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths — were trapped in B.C. last year, indicating they could become established if the spraying is not completed, says the Forests Ministry.
MLA Rustad says P.G. could suffer $50 million impact from mill closure

MLA Rustad says P.G. could suffer $50 million impact from mill closure

Hard times in forestry sector creating uncertainty for future of B.C. mills
Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Despite recognizing B.C.’s role as Canada’s economic gateway to the Asia-Pacific, the policy direction of government’s new cabinet under Premier David Eby appears to come up short in supporting that recognition with substance, one observer said.
B.C.'s 2023 trade objectives: More diverse, more leading with social responsibility

B.C.'s 2023 trade objectives: More diverse, more leading with social responsibility

In the post-COVID era, B.C. saw its trade policy shift substantially, not only towards diversification but also using social/environmental sustainability as a key selling point.