2008: WHAT a year that was

It was the year the world turned. January showed signs of what was to come, but few listened. The stock market plummeted, only to rebound again and reach new highs in June. And while the U.S. went into recession, pundits continued to believe Canada would remain the true north, strong and free. But in September, the truth hit and hit hard — a recession was unavoidable, and even British Columbia was not immune. Here is how these and other business stories affecting B.C. unfolded in 2008.

Fiona Anderson, Vancouver Sun