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Chamber calls for awards nominations

The Business Excellence Awards are back and better than ever with nominations now open.

Sport Chek prepping for April opening

New store is slated to open April 10 and will be looking to hire around 31 people in March.
HSBC drops small business customers

HSBC drops small business customers

Some small business customers of HSBC Bank Canada have been notified their accounts will be closed in 60 days
B.C., Alberta aim to increase 'energy literacy'

B.C., Alberta aim to increase 'energy literacy'

Working group set up by Premiers Christy Clark and Alison Redford wants to increase education in schools, public
Cranbrook store gets hot tub excellence awards

Cranbrook store gets hot tub excellence awards

Beachcomber Hot Tubs in Cranbrook received two awards for performing above and beyond expectations in the Beachcomber retail world.
B.C. promotes search for new mines

B.C. promotes search for new mines

The B.C. government is aiming to reverse a slide in mineral exploration investment with tax credits and a new exploration survey
B.C. economy rebound forecast

B.C. economy rebound forecast

A lower Canadian dollar and a slow recovery in the U.S. and around the world bode well for the B.C. economy
B.C. pitches more mining investment

B.C. pitches more mining investment

Mines minister pitches B.C. mining to Toronto investors, but still struggles with aboriginal opposition to major projects
Pharmacy points ban survives first court challenge

Pharmacy points ban survives first court challenge

Full hearing scheduled to decide if drug loyalty rewards prohibition will continue
B.C. population reaches 4.6 million

B.C. population reaches 4.6 million

B.C.'s population grew by 24,000 in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375, but many were temporary residents