Business

The B.C. government will add an extra $3 million to its small business venture capital tax credit and set up an expert panel to review business taxes in B.C., Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday.

Fred Wilson, from Houston, accepts a prize for $10,000 in gold from Bill and Louise Sullivan at the grand opening of the new Sullivan Motor Products building.

Ridley Island bulk commodity terminal at Prince Rupert will be expanded with a $90 million road and rail project. The B.C. government will pitch in $15 million, with another $30 million each from and Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.

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Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.

Sheraton Holdings Ltd., a Comfor Management Services Ltd. (CMSL) company remains closed, however according to CMSL president Quentin Beach, it is possible the mill could be reopening late September depending on markets.

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.

The B.C. Film Commission and its regional agencies are building up their library of film locations in an effort to maintain B.C.'s $1 billion film and television industry.

Local residents Wesley (L) and Kim Sam opened the doors of their new Subway restaurant last weekend for a sneak peak.