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Cherry Point plan touts cutting edge green development

Tue Nov 17, 6:00 AM
Citizen input will be gathered Thursday in Duncan for what’s being billed as a landmark sustainability project overlooking Cherry Point Marina. Nanaimo developer Jack Anderson hopes to build what he e… more

Watchdog blames public servants for tax battle

Mon Nov 16, 1:00 PM
Catalyst Paper’s tax tiff with B.C. municipalities is self-defence against greedy public servants, says the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The taxpayers federation, a national organization which criti… more
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Unions want national effort to save forestry

Tue Nov 10, 8:00 AM
Local Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada members will be asking local politicians for their support to find solutions for the ailing forestry industry. Fraser McQuarrie, president … more

J.H. Boyd site plan rejected again

Wed Nov 04, 10:00 AM
For the second time in a year and a half, a residential development proposal for the old J.H. Boyd property has been den… more

Chinese builders take to B.C. wood

Mon Nov 09, 4:00 PM
ICTORIA – The familiar whine of the Skilsaw isn't heard on residential construction sites in China. In the coastal city… more

Knitters say sweater deal can save them

Fri Oct 30, 11:00 AM
A deal between Cowichan Tribes and the Hudson’s Bay Company will soon see the world-famous hand-knitted sweaters availab… more

Forest minister says HST great news for those in the woods

Fri Oct 30, 6:00 AM
A rising tide lifts all boats. That was the message Forest Minister Pat Bell relayed to the Cowichan Lake District Cham… more
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