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The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has rejected BC Hydro’s agreement to renew electricity purchase agreements with three independent power producers for 40 years, saying it may not be a good deal for ratepayers. The BCUC cites uncertainty over B.C.

On average, the port sees 18 to 36 CN cars about five days a week, says terminal manager

The District of Squamish has awarded a $1.3-million agreement to a Ford dealership called Metro Motors Limited for the municipality’s vehicle fleet. Under this five-year agreement, the company would provide up to 94% of the District’s vehicle needs.

Temperatures dip to between -5 to -10 this week

District will spend money on computer upgrades, a heavy-duty truck, the landfill's vertical expansion and flood protection upgrades

Airline serial entrepreneur David Neeleman allegedly phoned bank to say that he had hired Jetlines’ CEO

An Oak Bay councillor wants to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the municipality as a way to take action on climate change at a local level.

New technology aimed at cutting down on time visitors spend in line

A new survey finds that the overwhelming majority of Canadians say that the average household carries too much debit, while two-in-five do not expect to escape debt in their lifetime.

General manager dispels misconceptions about edibles and recycling