Business

B.C. pulls plug on power projects

BC Hydro has cancelled or deferred four electricity purchase contracts with independent power producers, and the total may reach 20

Aug 29, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

More costly BC Hydro work needed

Costly upgrades to old dams are not enough to prepare BC Hydro for a major earthquake, and electricity rates will continue to rise

Jul 4, 2013 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. losing people to other provinces

More people continue to move from B.C. to other provinces than migrate west, according to the latest Statistics Canada estimates

Jun 19, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

More than laughs shared at Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce gathering

Rita Dustow made a special presentation to VIC coordinator Katherine Worsley on behalf of the board.

Dec 31, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Supporting small business matters to RBC Royal Bank

Home Hardware, Fit for a Princess, and Galloping Moon have all been featured as part of the program.

Oct 31, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >

Chamber hosts business coach at general meeting

Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce hosts business coach at general meeting

Oct 24, 2012 4:00 PM Read more >

Doors are open at new cabinetry shop

Professional, sustainable, affordable: new business wants to set benchmark for Cowichan Lake

Oct 24, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Local business at 50 years and still going strong

Ok Tire and Auto Service, or Darling Tire Ltd., has been a family owned and operated business here in Lake Cowichan since 1975.

Oct 17, 2012 8:00 PM Read more >

Butler Locksmithing has a lot more than locks to offer

After many years of being an employee, Butler decided he would employ himself.

Oct 17, 2012 6:00 PM Read more >

Advice from local business owners: starting a small business

Long hours, financial instability, and many years to establish a small business as being something viable.

Oct 17, 2012 8:00 AM Read more >