Business

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 denied. Lake Cowichan town council refused to give third reading to bylaw and offic… more
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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 available for the Olympics and on the shelves of the department store giant long after… more
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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 Chamber of Commerce Oct. 21 to justify implementation of the harmonized sales tax, w… more

WEB EXTRA: Public input wanted for business park

Tue Oct 27, 4:00 PM
Members of the public are invited to a public meeting to air views on a proposed $40-million business park just off the … more

Leaders set to tell Cowichan how to beat economic slump

Fri Oct 23, 12:00 PM
Business leaders from Cowichan will join internationally recognized entrepreneurs during an upcoming forum aimed at keep… more

Relieved North Cowichan open to cutting Catalyst tax bill

Tue Oct 20, 1:00 PM
North Cowichan’s mayor said there are no hard feelings toward Catalyst Paper — which recently lost a court action to red… more
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