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B.C. business groups seek 'drastic' action on trade, tariffs following election

B.C. business groups seek 'drastic' action on trade, tariffs following election

One business group representing B.C. manufacturers and exporters says progress on breaking down interprovincial trade barriers is unclear
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Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Vancouver-based company seeks regulatory approval a week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening up such activity in apparent violation of international law.
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B.C.'s EV rebate pause will price out consumers, says industry

B.C.'s EV rebate pause will price out consumers, says industry

Industry heads slams B.C.'s EV rebate pause, foresee 'freight train of pain' as demand for electric vehicles drops and mandated sales targets bite
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Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Industry leaders say homeowners are renewing, refinancing and hedging against unknowns
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Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Ken Sim wants bail reform, mandatory care for chronic offenders living with a mental illness
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B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government

B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to create a Canada Strong Pass to take effect this summer and make travel more affordable for young families
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B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

Buyers have until May 15 to access what's left of the rebates
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Questions swirl around new Liberal government’s housing plans

Questions swirl around new Liberal government’s housing plans

‘Build Canada Homes’ program at heart of Carney’s agenda, says SFU prof
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What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

It's not clear how Prime Minister Mark Carney can command the confidence of the House of Commons.
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Who's in and who's out? Top 10 election takeaways for B.C.

Who's in and who's out? Top 10 election takeaways for B.C.

The 2025 federal election results in B.C. proved to be the death knell for some longtime politicians
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