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B.C.'s minimum wage has increased to $9.50 as of Nov. 1.

British Columbia's workers benefit from wage increase
Bell apologizes for 'gay tourism' error

Bell apologizes for 'gay tourism' error

Jobs Minister Pat Bell has asked his staff to investigate how a ministry brochure erroneously warned against promoting gay tourism in China.
B.C. joins lineup at China's door

B.C. joins lineup at China's door

Premier Christy Clark and senior B.C. cabinet ministers are seeing plenty of competition as they visit China this week.
Province, USW roll out up-skilling program

Province, USW roll out up-skilling program

A new training program will help northern B.C. workers, particularly those who want to get jobs or promotions in mining and forestry jobs.

Houston candidates share their platforms

Mayor and councillor candidates for the District of Houston submitted their election priorities to the Houston Today.
B.C. treaty process gets global scrutiny

B.C. treaty process gets global scrutiny

The Wet'suwet'en First Nation have joined a human rights complaint brougt by six B.C. First Nations to the Organization of American States.

Houston tourism holding steady

Houston tourism numbers have held steady through the recession, as have some tried-and-true ways of reaching out to visitors.
Province orders review of BC Transit

Province orders review of BC Transit

The B.C. government is preparing an outside review the operation of BC Transit, after local elections.

Enbridge pipelines would avoid geohazards, says Doering

Enbridge is doing work to avoid geohazards along the proposed route of the Northern Gateway pipelines, says engineer Raymond Doering.
Thaw in chilly talks to keep RCMP in B.C.

Thaw in chilly talks to keep RCMP in B.C.

Civic rep Fassbender hopeful: 'Nobody is threatening anybody at the moment'