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Metro Vancouver vote today paves way for rural South Campbell Heights land in Surrey to be used for industrial purposes important given that the region is at an all-time low vacancy rate for industrial space. #YvrRE #Industrial #realestate #vanpoli

Forest industry bracing for old growth logging moratoria; business, labour leaders sign letter calling for ‘balanced approach’ on old growth

B.C. #COVID19 hospitalizations now at 25-week high. Nine more succumb to the disease. 84% of those in ICUs are unvaccinated. None of the 39 people under 50 years old in a BC ICU is fully vaccinated. Check out the latest:

The film sector is worth billions to the West Coast economy but its environmental impact is also significant. Experts debate how the industry can adapt.

Minor change to alcohol laws today in B.C., as province allows diners to buy single glasses of wine or beer with take-out or delivery meals. Bigger liquor-law changes could be around the corner. #BCpoli #BCliquor

Nary Christmas everybody! Check out BIV's story on retailers bracing for a holiday season disrupted by the pandemic. #retail #COVID19BC

The border officer who was among the first to intercept Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou at YVR two years ago told the court Meng could have refused to give him her electronic devices when he asked for them upon her arrival. #MengWanzhou #Huawei

How has B.C.’s economy outperformed other provinces in October? #economy #COVID19BC

The fish farming industry is willing to invest more than $1 billion in B.C., if governments wanted it. #fisheries #bcpoli

B.C. has 95 #COVID19 fatalities so far in November more than seven times that of August, as 10 people passed away from infections overnight. #COVID19BC Check out the full list of healthcare and seniors' living facilities where there are active outbreaks:

What was B.C.'s most profitable company in 2019? #economy

#COVID19 is forcing many employers to face hard questions on whether they should be bringing workers back to offices, and if so, how fast and when. #YvrRE #COVID19BC Check out BIV's look at how the situation has evolved through November:

Vancouver’s South Granville neighbourhood has suffered a net loss of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. #retail #COVID19BC

New #COVID19 infections are soaring in B.C. as the positive-test rate soars to 4.2%, the most in at least many weeks. Good news is that there were no new deaths recorded in the past day. #COVID19BC Check out BIV's take on today's data:

: Following a series of wildfires, clean technology could be the solution for Canada to help restart the economy and fight climate change at the same time. Roch Ripley, partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Group at Gowling WLG Canada, believes patent applications related to clean technology, renewable energy, and sustainable development will be on the rise in Canada.... Learn more:

New record metrics show the extent of #COVID19 in B.C. mere hours after Premier John Horgan says new health orders are set to come tomorrow. #COVID19BC Check out BIV's update:

: Running a small business in B.C. is tough, and COVID-19 has only made it harder, and all the more unpredictable. Pacific Blue Cross offers small business owners the Blue Chip benefits plan which has the flexibility of a large group plan, at an affordable price. New features and coverage options in the benefits plan provide business owners with peace of mind while still protecting them from costly claims.... Learn more about the benefits plan and its customizable features:

This new Vancouver Island hotel merges retro decor with contemporary technology. #hospitality #tofino #vancouverisland

A BCLC casino investigator says he was once told by his boss to cut that [expletive] out, after questioning high rollers at River Rock Casino. #gaming #casinos #MoneyLaundering

#BREAKING: BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson to resign as party leader. #bcpoli #bcelxn2020 #BCElection2020

The 2020 B.C. election was unprecedented, but check out these echoes to past campaigns #BCElection2020 #bcelxn2020

Mail-in voting means British Columbians won't know final election results until mid-November

Why sales for fireworks is expected to boom this #Halloween2020, while sales for candy, decorations and costumes are expected to fizzle. #retail

Why legal #cannabis sales in B.C. tripled in August, to the eighth straight all-time high for a month #COVID19 #retail

: With the increased reliance on technology to handle business matters during the pandemic, the need for strong cybersecurity has become a requirement for public institutions and businesses. Paul Armitage, Partner at Gowling WLG Canada Vancouver office, will be speaking about those risks and providing insight on how to manage them at our upcoming cybersecurity panel, which is part of the Technology and the New Economy podcast series.... Learn more about the risks and how Gowling WLG can help your business manage them:

Worrying sign as B.C. notches in the past five days its third record-high number of daily #COVID19 cases. Hospitalizations are up, as are deaths. This second wave of the pandemic appears to be worsening. #COVID19BC Here's BIV's summary of the latest data:

Live NOW: Join BIV online as the three major political parties debate their policies for the British Columbian economy. Over 90 minutes they'll be questioned by BIV journalists on their ideas for pandemic relief, for resources and the environment, and for spending and taxation in the years ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch