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Look to Asia for future of B.C. growth

Source: The Province “But BC’s economy is benefiting from a very rapid shift in growth towards the emerging markets, especially China.” Peacock explained that while nations … Click for more

Canada not ready for shale gas boom

Source: Globe and Mail As well, the industry is applying the drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques to other oil and unconventional gas fields in Alberta and Saskatchewan … Click for more

Blue collar jobs are hot in BC

Source: CTV.ca The economy may be lukewarm, but if you are looking for work or thinking about a career change, blue-collar jobs are red hot — with salaries climbing into … Click for more

B.C. on the cusp of new natural gas boom, driven by shale deposits …

Source: Vancouver Sun B.C. has seen dramatically lower levels of drilling in recent years. To the end of September, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission reported that companies had … Click for more

Feds kick in $9 million for aboriginal training

BCLocalNews "It’s good news for the economy of BC and of the region." The Pacific Trail Pipeline is a natural gas transmission system which will run from Summit Lake to … Click for more

Canadian wildfire blackens 99000 acres

UPI.com Officials told the network the blaze, located southeast of Burns Lake, was not expected to get significantly larger because of cooling temperatures and a … Click for more

The premier on why the HST will be good for BC

Vancouver Sun Those working in small business, forestry, mining, energy, agriculture, retail, transportation and construction will realize immediate and direct benefits. … Click for more

British Columbia Recovery Among Strongest in Canada-BMO

MarketWatch (press release) "Higher commodity prices will also keep investment activity in the mining, oil & gas sectors humming. Exports should also firm as global demand recovers. … Click for more

HST means wild months ahead in BC politics

Victoria Times Colonist The HST might be the best thing the government could do to help the province’s economy. It might bring investment, jobs and lower prices. … Click for more

B.C. forestry sector is on its way to full recovery by 2011

The Province By Paul Luke, The Province May 12, 2010 BC’s forest sector is enjoying a welcome rally but may have to wait until at least next year to blaze into full … Click for more

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