Dallas Smith, council president of the Nanwakolas First Nation, left, John Jack, chief councillor of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Kim Haakstad, president and CEO, B.C. Council of Forest Industries and Ravi Parmar, B.C. minister of forests, talk about current challenges and the future of First Nations' and B.C.'s forest industry during a panel discussion Friday, June 20, at the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

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Dark days and opportunity: B.C. First Nations look to expand forest economy

Panelists discuss industry challenges at Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference in Nanaimo

Teck Highland Valley Copper near Logan Lake has received an extension to the life of the mine, which will now operate until 2043.

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Province approves life extension for Teck Highland Valley copper mine

Mine near Logan Lake was scheduled to end in 2028, but will now be extended until 2043

Christian Kelly, a Kamloops restaurant owner and Vernon Casino manager, has been inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame.

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Vernon food and beverage manager named to B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame

Christian Kelly will be inducted in October.

Seaside Gin, from Langford's Sheringham Distillery, scores a spot on the Ontario liquor official roster.

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Vancouver Island’s Seaside Gin secures a spot on Ontario shelves

'We’re excited to deepen our connection with Ontario spirits lovers – and we’re just getting started'

The new Aritzia store at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey (left) includes an A-OK Cafe where hot and cold drinks are served.

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In B.C. first, Aritzia opens in-store cafe at Surrey mall

'If you like your coffee with a side of shopping, come hang out' at A-OK Cafe

Mountain Equipment Company is back in Canadian hands, announcing its acquisition by a group of private Canadian investors.

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Mountain Equipment Company returns to Canadian ownership

One of five B.C. locations, Victoria store part of national chain’s return to Canadian hands

Hudson's Bay's Red Deer location, inside Bower Place mall, will soon close. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

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Hudson’s Bay to sell name, coat of arms and iconic stripes to Canadian Tire

The $30M deal is still subject to court approval

Kelowna company Vitalis opened its 25,000 square foot expansion with around 100 people in attendance, including B.C.'s 31st Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia on Thursday, May 1.

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Lieutenant Governor of B.C. showcases Okanagan businesses on Kelowna visit

Wendy Cocchia was joined by 23 Consular Corps of B.C.

Abigail’s Hotel in Victoria claims the No. 1 position in the 2025 TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

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Victoria hotels clinch top 2 positions in Tripadvisor’s ‘best of the best’

Hotels in Vancouver and Summerland round out B.C.'s contribution to this Tripadvisor top 10

Kelowna company Vitalis opened its 25,000 square foot expansion with around 100 people in attendance, including B.C.'s 31st Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia on Thursday, May 1.

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B.C.’s Lt.-Gov. applauds Kelowna clean-tech equipment manufacturer

The expansion adds 70 new jobs to Kelowna