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'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature

'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature

VICTORIA — The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday.
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Vancouver's Nude Beverages sells ready-to-drink product line for $11M

Vancouver's Nude Beverages sells ready-to-drink product line for $11M

Co-founder who left the business in 2021 told BIV he was disappointed with the sale price
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Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

West Fraser disposes of two Canadian pup mills West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX,NYSE:WFG) has sold pulp mills it owns in B.C. and Alberta to Atlas Holdings for $164 million.
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Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Company that makes expandable habitats slated for 2026 SpaceX flight
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Labour minister announces inquiry into costly 2023 port strike in B.C.

Labour minister announces inquiry into costly 2023 port strike in B.C.

GATINEAU, Que. — Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has appointed an Industrial Inquiry Commission to dig deeper into the underlying causes of B.C.'s port strike last summer.
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When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

Favouritism in the workplace can cause competent and hardworking employees to become demoralized and disengaged
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Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Here's how much the cost to rent an apartment in Vancouver has changed in the past 5 years

Vancouver is consistently one of Canada's most expensive markets for housing rentals.
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Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Carbon taxes may be unsustainable tools as political and price realities begin to sink in — and they aren’t the only policy option at politicians’ disposal.
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Province, feds close to deal on tunnel funding, says Delta MP

Province, feds close to deal on tunnel funding, says Delta MP

She couldn’t say how much money is involved but with the federal money, the top priority will be adding the northbound access to the tunnel at River Road.
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Both sides in lawsuit over drone flying over ship-wrecking operation claim success in court

Both sides in lawsuit over drone flying over ship-wrecking operation claim success in court

Mary Reynolds of Union Bay has been using a drone with a high-resolution camera to capture footage of Deep Water Recovery’s activities
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