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Future Shop closing all stores across Canada, rebranding under Best Buy

Future Shop closing all stores across Canada, rebranding under Best Buy

The retailer will permanently close 66 stores and turn the other 65 into Best Buys. 1,500 jobs will also be lost in the move.
B.C. recharges rebate for electric vehicles

B.C. recharges rebate for electric vehicles

Up to $5,000 for plug-in hybrid or battery-only car under program that starts April 1
Regulator imposes price cap on basic cable

Regulator imposes price cap on basic cable

CRTC to require cable, satellite companies to offer basic package, with $25 cap
Cable firms must offer $25 basic TV, pick-and-pay channels

Cable firms must offer $25 basic TV, pick-and-pay channels

CRTC moves to unbundle traditional cable TV, guarantee customers more choice
Minimum wage formula coming soon

Minimum wage formula coming soon

Premier Christy Clark says minimum wage won't be going up to $15 an hour, but a method to keep up with cost of living is coming
Lilith 400 accepting applications from motivated, educated young women

Lilith 400 accepting applications from motivated, educated young women

Citing a lack of women in powerful corporate positions, Lilith Professional is holding a 6-day conference in Squamish, B.C. this August.
Q&A: B.C. 'still on track for LNG exports'

Q&A: B.C. 'still on track for LNG exports'

David Keane, head of B.C.'s new liquefied natural gas industry group, remains confident despite slump in energy prices
The Essentials for Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2015 (VIDEO)

The Essentials for Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2015 (VIDEO)

'We know the Internet can be a pretty negative place, and that this negativity can lower self-esteem and create bullying behaviour'
Federal tax credits target LNG investment (with VIDEO)

Federal tax credits target LNG investment (with VIDEO)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper sweetens the pot for LNG investors with investment credits similar to B.C. system
'Room to grow' for B.C. commercial shipping

'Room to grow' for B.C. commercial shipping

President of Chamber of Shipping of B.C. discusses state of shipping safety on the B.C. coast as pipeline debate continues