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TransCanada tests interest for eastern pipeline
TransCanada is looking for binding commitments for a proposed pipeline
to transport crude oil to Eastern Canada, it announced today.
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Thompson Creek receives final environmental approval for BC mine
Thompson Creek Metals received approval of its fish habitat compensation plan for the Mr. Milligan project in BC.
Tips for online retirement planning
TD Direct Investing offers tips for Canadians interested in managing their investments and planning for retirement online.
TransCanada Corporation selected for $5 billion Prince Rupert project
Jan. 9, 2013 - TransCanada Corporation announced Wednesday that it
had been selected by Progress Energy Canada Ltd. to design, build, own
and operate the $5 billion Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project. Read more…
Canadians resolve to pay down debt
Canadians named paying down debt their top personal financial priority for 2013, while many older working adults put retirement planning on the back burner, according to a CIBC poll. Read more…
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Do your resolutions ring true?
Columnist Monica Regan says many resolutions fail, because their makers aren't sure what they really want. Here's how to be true to yourself in 2013. Read more…
Looking back
Lynne Bowen's latest book explores the history of Italians in BC from the gold rush to the 1960s. Read more…
Taking on pipelines
West Van residents gathered to hear speakers and musicians opposed to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion last month. Read more…
Local business is on the lookout
Integritas' mobile patrol service will keep an eye on things when you're away. Read the article here.
New outlet mall to land in Richmond
VVR hopes a discount designer outlet will lure shoppers from both near and far. Read more…
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