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British company has 8,500 hectares, but now must get Agricultural Land Commission permission to keep it forested for 100 years

News and events from Summerland's business community.

John Allan Jones retired from his role as the sales manager at Range Rider last week.

May 5 income tax filing deadline posted in error will be honoured, federal government says

Ottawa's tax cuts cost B.C. treasury too; Industry Minister James Moore defends Coast Guard changes for West Coast

The retailer will permanently close 66 stores and turn the other 65 into Best Buys. 1,500 jobs will also be lost in the move.

Up to $5,000 for plug-in hybrid or battery-only car under program that starts April 1

CRTC to require cable, satellite companies to offer basic package, with $25 cap

Premier Christy Clark says minimum wage won't be going up to $15 an hour, but a method to keep up with cost of living is coming

Citing a lack of women in powerful corporate positions, Lilith Professional is holding a 6-day conference in Squamish, B.C. this August.