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ѻý Hydro offering rebates for installing solar panels and batteries

ѻý Hydro offering rebates for installing solar panels and batteries

Up to $5,000 for residential solar panels; homeowner must pay for at least 50% of installation.
Updated: It's a boat? It's a plane? It's a new possible Squamish-based electric ferry

Updated: It's a boat? It's a plane? It's a new possible Squamish-based electric ferry

The District of Squamish says it is 'excited' about this possibility. 
Industry protests big increases for development fees in Victoria

Industry protests big increases for development fees in Victoria

Last week, Victoria council endorsed proposed DCC rate changes that would in some cases more than double and even triple the amount developers would pay for required infrastructure upgrades to handle new development.
Second strike notice looms over WestJet

Second strike notice looms over WestJet

Negotiations broke down again between WestJet and the union representing its aircraft maintenance engineers.
Court refuses to discharge Greg Martel from bankruptcy

Court refuses to discharge Greg Martel from bankruptcy

Bankruptcy discharge hearing adjourned, which means Martel will remain an “undischarged bankrupt” and his debts of more than $300 million stay intact
Legal challenge to major ѻý port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Legal challenge to major ѻý port expansion 'fundamentally flawed,' say lawyers

Approval of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project to support $100 billion in annual trade, but detractors say it risks survival of endangered killer whales.
First Nation to take over Casino Nanaimo

First Nation to take over Casino Nanaimo

Great Canadian’s board approved the sale to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Snuneymuxw.
ѻý ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

ѻý ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says 64 temporary jobs went to ineligible people previously appointed under government orders-in-council, diverting career development opportunities from public servants.
Kevin Greenard: House-rich and cash-poor? Consider deferring your property taxes

Kevin Greenard: House-rich and cash-poor? Consider deferring your property taxes

ѻý’s property tax deferment program can help those who are house-rich and cash-poor. Here are some common questions and considerations before applying.
Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

Expanding tech sector pumping billions into region’s economy: VIATEC

The sector accounted for total direct revenues of close to $5.9 billion last year, says the industry group