http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com The latest business news from across BC. en-us Black Press Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT Black Press 2009-01-09T03:00:00Z en-us Black Press http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37312519&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37312519.html To fight the financial crisis, governments around the world have announced massive stimulus packages — money that will be spent to create jobs. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT dd789821b6c7dd6dae10168e577f0801 loadxml 2009-01-09T03:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37311849&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37311849.html Initiatives Prince George is calling on the federal government to prevent a strike by International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers at the Port of Prince Rupert. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 5a4ed44d5aaf27303abf4e246c5e80d7 loadxml 2009-01-09T00:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37310849&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37310849.html The new year offers a time of reflection and renewed optimism. For many, resolutions are made (some are kept, some are not) and we are inspired to take on new challenges and/or goals for the future. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 13c570ee9324bd496abc1f8abc073fae loadxml 2009-01-09T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37308514&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37308514.html Relationship selling is what it’s all about. Creating a trusting relationship between the salesperson and the buyer is essential in developing the repeat sales that are fundamental to the success of many small businesses. This concept has built Ken Popove’s tire shop into a thriving downtown business. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 988b796c7c044bb456451a53d27b8dbf loadxml 2009-01-09T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37307909&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37307909.html The owner of The Tri-City News’ parent company will receive a provincial award this spring for his achievements in business. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 359e601759a52f8c9648ee6ec525512b loadxml 2009-01-09T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37305774&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37305774.html Happy New Year to everyone as we welcome in the last year of the first decade of the new millenium. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT a00b21ab1f74f9980f056db8dc2690e1 loadxml 2009-01-09T01:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37299124&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37299124.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:57:24 GMT a1ce1e941a5cdff3fd1f2210ef831f95 Webpapers Admin 2009-01-08T22:57:24Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37224534&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2FNative_band_sues_to_stop_BC_mine.html The Tsilhqot'in Nation has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop an open-pit copper and gold mine proposed for a site 125 km southwest of Williams Lake. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:50:40 GMT 2c0957c357ac505798e07269cc490108 Webpapers Admin 2009-01-07T21:50:40Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37240444&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F31_million_lawsuit_against_drug_giant_filed_in_Courtenay_.html A B.C. woman has is suing drug giant Purdue Pharma for $31 million, claiming that she developed a "debilitating addiction" to the firm's controversial painkiller, OxyContin. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:05:07 GMT 6d26a93a5722b04b99354a130bcb008a Webpapers Admin 2009-01-08T01:05:07Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37238729&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37238729.html Although Remedy’s RX is a Canada-wide chain, Nelson’s store has a flair all of its own. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT a5ac99b71cdf9269298dc06730fe4a0b loadxml 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37237369&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37237369.html This time last year, the Nanaimo Economic Development Group was focused mainly on workforce development, addressing the needs of businesses facing a low unemployment rate and nation-wide labour shortage. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT 82bf7695d740468b0cc7918325a90217 loadxml 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37233624&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37233624.html The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a new registered plan introduced by the Government of Canada for 2009. This account allows savings and investments to grow tax-free inside the TFSA.  Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT 409fa62d45d93149d95f9e885f957446 loadxml 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=237087&44=37228134&32=4377&7=272736&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fbusiness%2F37228134.html Under the guiding principal of – if you pack it in, you pack it out – Fraser River Rafting owners Sue and Darwin Baerg watch very carefully how they do things on the river. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT 6a69f0a39eda1c4c44a0c10e285cbb7c loadxml 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z