Photo: pixabay Wood manufacturers in B.C. that have little or no Crown tenure will get increased access to logs through BC Timber Sales. BC Forests Minister Bruce Ralston Tuesday announced a new program – the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Value-Added Manufacturing Program – that will set aside 10% of BC Timber sales for qualifying businesses….
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Do You Worry About Your Parents’ Health?
Many of our clients worry about their parents. Sometimes, they are concerned for their aging parents in regards to their healthcare. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often recommend that concerned…
Relief for homebuyers in 2023? Mortgage rates at lowest levels since September
A dip in mortgage interest rates is spurring demand from homebuyers, according to a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, or MBA. Mortgage applications last week jumped 28% from the week prior, according to seasonally adjusted data. The MBA’s refinance index also spiked 34% from the previous week. “As we enter the beginning of…
Mercedes to build its own electric vehicle charging network – Business News
Photo: The Canadian Press FILE – The Mercedes Benz logo is pictured in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File) Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own…
Canada’s economy added 104,000 jobs in December, blowing well past expectations
The Canadian labor market ended the year on a strong note as the economy added a whopping 104,000 jobs in December, showing no signs of the slowdown many economists have been anticipating. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.0 per cent last month. This marks the third decline in the…
Elon Musk threatens legal action, suspends Twitter account that tracks his jet
Twitter on Wednesday suspended accounts that track the locations of private airplanes, including one that tracked CEO Elon Musk’s jet, which was reinstated by the evening. Musk tweeted that the accounts violated Twitter’s “doxxing” rules, meaning they revealed nonpublic personal information. The account, @ElonJet, which had amassed more than half a million followers, was listed…
Healthcare in 2023 – Rickard & Associates
Healthcare continues to change from day to day and year to year. Over the past few years, we have seen a tremendous amount of changes in the healthcare industry. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our…
Bills’ Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing on the field
By MITCH STACY, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after he collapsed on the field Monday night, the NFL said, and Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Hamlin was administered CPR on the field, ESPN…