On July - 18 - 2011

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June

‘Tweets’ start to benefit businesses
The Province June 12, 2011

Older workers more in demand in Canada than elsewhere
Globe and Mail June 10, 2011

Food sector key growth  area for Canadian economy
Vancouver Sun June 8, 2011

Premier leading pep rally for B.C. shipbuilding bid
The Province June 6, 2011

Fibre supply the challenge for forestry sector says Minister
Opinion 250 June 6, 2011

May

Youth movement fuels innovation in digital media economy
Vancouver Sun May 26, 2011

BC businesses use social media the most
CKWX May 23, 2011

B.C. employment grew by 8,900 in April
Vancouver Sun May 6, 2011

April

Guangzhou service at YVR begins in June
Vancouver Sun April 29, 2011

SFU has $3.65b impact annually
Vancouver Sun April 28, 2011

Small Business BC’s summer seminar schedule
Vancouver Sun April 21, 2011

Businesses gear up to cash in on Canucks’ Cup run
Vancouver Sun April 11, 2011

Prince George wants you
The Province April 10, 2011

Chamber names new manager
Vernon Morning Star April 10, 2011

Japan disaster recovery needs B.C.’s lumber
Kelowna Capital News April 8, 2011

Enormous opportunity seen for first nations entrepreneurs
Vancouver Sun April 8, 2011

Canadian firms reduce reliance on U.S. trade
Times Colonist April 8, 2011

Chamber finds new director
Surrey Now April 7, 2011

One in five B.C. businesses ready to hire: Report
Surrey North Delta Leader April 7, 2011

Small-business optimism steady: Index
National Post April 7, 2011

March port numbers back on par with 2010
The Northern View April 6, 2011

Natural gas pipeline project to benefit 15 B.C. First Nations
Lakes District News (Burns Lake) April 6, 2011

New option for people not on EI seeking employment
Vernon Morning Star April 6, 2011

Job Options BC coming to Invermere
Invermere Valley Echo April 5, 2011

Rising prices a boon for workers who bought mill
Vancouver Sun April 5, 2011

Adult literacy pursued on many fronts
Langley Times April 5, 2011

Vancouver Board of Trade aboriginal business forum promises insights
Vancouver Sun April 4, 2011

Muskens: Post-secondary education gives graduates an edge in job market
Kelowna Capital News April 1, 2011

March

YVR voted North America’s best
Vancouver Province March 31, 2011

Finning awarded mining equipment supplier contract by Thompson Creek
Marketwire.com March 31, 2011

Manufacturing boosts GDP past expectations
Financial Post March 31, 2011

Business poised to invest, hire
Financial Post March 31, 2011

Study of Port Hardy economic marine connections released
North Island Gazette March 31, 2o11

Bell continues B.C.’s sales mission in China [blog]
Vancouver Sun blog March 31, 2011

Chinese group stakes a claim to B.C. coal riches
Globe and Mail March 31, 2011

BMO targets small business lending, adds staff
Reuters.ca March 30, 2011

Thousands of jobs forecasted for Chinese northern B.C. mining plan
Prince George Citizen March 29, 2011

B.C. plywood mills fielding queries from Japanese officials
Vancouver Sun March 29, 2011

Canadian IT sector facing ‘alarming’ labour shortage: report
Financial Post March 29, 2011

Worker shortfall alarming
Vancouver Province March 29, 2011

GDP report to reflect recovery
Globe and Mail March 28, 2011

Increase in hiring, payrolls restores confidence in U.S. labour market
National Post March 28, 2011

B,.C. lumber for Japan relief efforts?
HQ PrinceGeorge March 27, 2011

Job postings continue cross-country climb
Vancouver Sun March 26, 2011

Japan makes massive B.C. bottled water order
CBC.ca March 25, 2011

New venture enters race to transport B.C. gas to Asia
Globe and Mail March 25, 2011

Federal vote will create thousands of short-term jobs
Vancouver Sun March 24, 2011

B.C. wood promoted for sustainable housing
Quesnel Cariboo Observer March 24, 2011

Timber line reaches new height with wood condos
Vancouver Sun March 24, 2011

Canadian forest industry pledges support in rebuilding Japan
Times Colonist March 23, 2011

Sick calls coincide with work stress
Times Colonist March 23, 2011

Forest industry promised $60-million development fund
Vancouver Sun March 23, 2011

Small business says federal budget gains ‘hitting the right notes’
Globe and Mail March 22, 2011

Federal budget highlights: Small measures for many
CBC.ca March 22, 2011

Business council urges area to capitalize on market
Terrace Standard March 21, 2011

Manson reports on economic study for area
Clearwater Times March 21, 2011

All eyes on the budget deficit
Globe and Mail March 21, 2011

Small business owner optimism points to economy expansion, survey says
National Post March 21, 2011

Encana’s backing bolsters case for natural gas export terminal
Globe and Mail March 18, 2011

Sparkling Hill earns international honour
Vernon Morning Star March 18, 2011

Mount Washington headed for record year
Comox Valley Record March 17, 2011

Biofuel: Lignol Energy hunts for new markets for wood waste products
Vancouver Sun March 17, 2011

Ottawa seeks details on renewed Prosperity Mine proposal
Globe and Mail March 17, 2011

Clark raises B.C. minimum wage in first major announcement
Vancouver Sun March 17, 2011

Timber firms rally to Japanese cause
Globe and Mail March 16, 2011

Innovation Centre: New resource centre opens in Kamloops
CFJC TV Kamloops March 16, 2011

Incubator open for business
Trail Daily Times March 16, 2011

Huckleberry Mine revises mine life
Lakes District News (Burns Lake) March 16, 2011

The new gold rush is digging Kamloops
Kamloops This Week March 15, 2011

Nanaimo’s economic development reform gains momentum
Nanaimo News Bulletin March 15, 2011

Ottawa doles out millions to Nanaimo and Port Alberni pulp mills
Times Colonist March 15, 2011

Canadian paper, forestry firms could help rebuild Japan
Financial Post March 15, 2011

Northwood receives federal, provincial funding
Opinion 250 March 14, 2011

B.C. shale gas holds promise of new era in resource investment
Vancouver Sun March 14, 2011

Countries to come together for trade talk
Peace Arch News March 14, 2011

New opportunities abound for B.C.’s lumber industry
Vancouver Sun March 14, 2011

Engineering and geoscience services play key economic role
Vancouver Sun March 14, 2011

A changing economic landscape benefits Canada
Vancouver Sun March 14, 2011

Why you should never be happy
Globe and Mail March 14, 2011

Most Canadian businesses offer flexible work hours — at least to the boss: study
Vancouver Sun March 14, 2011

The tables have turned
Vancouver Province March 13, 2011

Japan fallout brief
Financial Post March 12, 2011

Temblor sends ripple of  uncertainty through B.C.-Japan trade
Vancouver Sun March 12, 2011

Surge in exports an encouraging sign for B.C.
Vancouver Sun March 11, 2011

Small-business owners optimistic
Vancouver Province March 11, 2011

China’s appetite for B.C. wood knows no bounds
Vancouver Sun March 10, 2011

Stable confidence by business owners
Comox Valley Record March 10, 2011

Proposed mine promises to protect fishing lake
Kamloops Daily News March 10, 2011

Lost in translation
Financial Post March 9, 2011

National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference filling up
The Northern View March 9, 2011

Wind is delivering economic benefits to B.C. [op ed]
Vancouver Sun March 9, 2011

A productivity miracle may well be in Canada’s future as well, says EDC head
Canadian Business March 9, 2011

Telus spending $670 million on B.C. network upgrades
Vancouver Sun March 8, 2011

Tall timber skyscrapers workable, report says
Vancouver Sun, March 8, 2011

Ski resort program marks 30
Nelson Star March 8, 2011

Export data hold clue to strength of recovery
Globe & Mail March 7, 2011

Employment, trade highlight economic data
Nanaimo Daily News March 7, 2011

Developing the skills of B.C.’s immigrant workers
BC Business March 7, 2011

Fashion firm joins the rebirth of a once booming town
Vancouver Sun March 7, 2011

Strong gains on job front
Vancouver Province March 4, 2011

City looking for Chinese twin
Campbell River Mirror March 3, 2011

Copper Mountain project nearing completion
Similkameen Spotlight March 1, 2011

Catalyst plans $4.7-million upgrade to Alberni mill
Alberni Valley News March 1, 2011

GDP jump lifts rate hike odds
National Post March 1, 2011

February

New premier Christy Clark should focus on Asia-Pacific region, B.C. Business Council says
Vancouver Sun February 28, 2011

A bright future offered at neighbourhood universities
Vancouver Province February 28, 2011

Private, not public, investment will drive B.C. economy [blog]
The Vancouver Sun February 27, 2011

Forest minister pushing for direct ship from Prince Rupert to China
The Northern View February 27, 2011

B.C. first nation puts $2 million behind wind power
Vancouver Sun February 17, 2011

B.C.’s aerospace sector needs more workers, industry leader says
Vancouver Sun February 17, 2011

Chinese tapped for Whistler tourism
Whistler Pique February 16, 2011

Budget paints brighter future for natural resources industries
Vancouver Sun February 15, 2011

Cattle industry looks to China for opportunities
Williams Lake Tribune February 15, 2011

B.C. wood-culture push brings Chinese success
Globe and Mail February 15, 2011

Welcome mat is out in Coquitlam
Tri-Cities News February 15, 2011

Canfor-Vavenby to re-open
Clearwater Times February 14, 2011

2010 Games sparked big gains in foreign tourists
Vancouver Sun February 11, 2011

Loan program provides boost
Penticton Western News February 10, 2011

New Downtown civic centre will provide economic boost: report
NewWestminster News Leader February 10, 2011

Olympic legacy providing hope of skilled jobs
CBC.ca February 9, 2011

New program to offer employment skills
Peace Arch News February 8, 2011

Olympic spin-offs here: report
Tri-City News February 8, 2011

Western Coal secures capacity on coast
Prince George Citizen February 7, 2011

Trade deficit decline repeat not likely, analysts say
Vancouver Sun, February 7, 2011

Wells Gray launches leading-edge website
Clearwater Times February 7, 2011

UBC, Chinese property developer join forces in strategic R&D deal
Vancouver Sun February 5, 2011

Olympics drove $300 million in benefits to Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Sun February 5, 2011

Chinese textile company buys Port Alice specialty pulp mill
Vancouver Sun February 4, 2011

Experimental tea plantation launches Chinese Zodiac blends
A-Channel Victoria February 3, 2011

Surrey business leaders ready for a passage to India
Globe and Mail February 3, 2011

B.C. minister praises contributions of Chinese immigrants as Lunar New Year approaches
Vancouver Province February 2, 2011

January

Marathon impact: $7 million
Times Colonist January 26, 2011

Asia-Pacific key to B.C.’s economic future
Vancouver Sun January 25, 2011

Chinese demand kept recession at bay
Vancouver Sun January 25, 2011

Prince Rupert port bustling with Asian business
Vancouver Sun January 24, 2011

City to reignite Olympic party spirit
Vancouver Province January 23, 2011

Mining firms set for busy 2011 in B.C. as commodities near record prices
Vancouver Sun January 22, 2011

B.C.’s view toward Asia will be key for province’s continued growth
Vancouver Sun January 22, 2011

Women trade in traditional jobs
Vernon Morning Star January 22, 2011

Free fun to mark 1-year Olympic Games anniversary
CIVT [BC CTV] January 21, 2011

If it snows, they will come to Mount Washington
Comox Valley Record January 20, 2011

Northern community awarded timber rights
Prince George Citizen January 20,

Travellers leave Field as Highway 1 reopens
Vancouver Sun January 19, 2011

2010 a record breaker for Kelowna International Airport
CKFR AM1150 January 19, 2011

Sparwood brand gets a face-lift
Fernie Free Press January 19, 2011

Economic Development Officer role to change
Summerland Review January 19, 2011

Chinese wood appetite ignites Island sawmills
Times Colonist January 19, 2011

Reopened Ladysmith sawmill feeds Chinese demand
Vancouver Sun January 18, 2011

Program coordinator: nursing students get ‘plenty of work’
Williams Lake Tribune January 18, 2011

Economic summit meeting focuses on agriculture
Arrow Lakes News January 18, 2011

China looking beyond Canada’s resource sector
Globe and Mail January 17, 2011

Project will help make B.C. business more competitive
Surrey North Delta Leader January 17, 2011

Shaping growth in Canada’s remote community economies
Canada News Wire January 17, 2011

Economic development plan lists four major objectives
Nanaimo News Bulletin January 16, 2011

B.C. pine beetle kill has peaked: forester
CBC.ca January 14, 2011

Build with China: CEO
Prince George Citizen January 13, 2011

Northwest companies win awards
Terrace Standard January 13, 2011

CTV’s Vancouver 2010 Olympics anniversary show call for submissions
Georgia Straight January 13, 2011

Sharp rise in container traffic fuels province’s economic growth
Vancouver Sun January 13, 2011

Help available for underemployed immigrants
Tri-City News January 12, 2011

University grad to talk about working at 52 jobs in 52 weeks
Kelowna Capital News January 11, 2011

Canada builds reputation for infrastructure
National Post January 11, 2011

Information tea Thursday
Williams Lake Tribune January 11, 2011

B.C. model is worth emulating [op ed]
National Post January 10, 2011

Skilled newcomers needed to build economy: study
Globe and Mail January 8, 2011

Economic development plan is out
Nanaimo Daily News January 8, 2011

NOESS website gets new look
Vernon Morning Star January 8, 2011

As employers gain confidence, the good jobs are coming back
Globe and Mail January 8, 2011

Get used to older workers
Vancouver Sun January 7, 2011

B.C. lumber industry ‘poised to take off:’ report
Vancouver Sun January 7, 2011

Port Moody teen turns love of manga, anime into computer app
Vancouver Sun January 7, 2011

Smaller businesses endured recession better: study
CBC.ca January 5, 2011

Money management is skill worth learning young: Poll
Vancouver Sun January 5, 2011

Feng shui for the workplace
Vancouver Sun January 5, 2011

Most Canadians don’t plan to retire: survey
CBC.ca January 4, 2011

B.C. construction sector poised to grow, industry group says
Vancouver Sun January 04, 2011

Olympics of the trades industry
Chilliwack Progress January 3, 2011

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