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B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

The appeal ruling said Fred Sharp tried to use expert evidence to show he wasn't "validly" notified of the U.S. judgment.
B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

But cancelled energy projects, trade risks may still threaten long-term growth in a resource-reliant economy
Vancouver's Donnelly Group readies to exit creditor protection

Vancouver's Donnelly Group readies to exit creditor protection

Pub chain employs 500 workers whose jobs were secured thanks to principal Jeff Donnelly reaching deal to buy assets from Bank of Montreal
Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Mayor Ken Sim directs staff to develop three property tax hike scenarios for 2026
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
Metro Vancouver chief’s pay surges past $500K amid tax hikes, project overruns

Metro Vancouver chief’s pay surges past $500K amid tax hikes, project overruns

Metro Vancouver also reported it paid $219M in base remuneration to all its employees in 2024, up from $193M a year prior
Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Move comes a few months after parting ways with former CEO Anthony Kiendl, and six months after scuttling plans for a $600-million new gallery
Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

Factory trawlers have Ireland-sized impact off B.C.'s coast, investigation claims

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing
JD Sports opens Canadian flagship store on Robson Street

JD Sports opens Canadian flagship store on Robson Street

U.K.-based company's Canadian division is based in Vancouver, and it has 33 other stores across Canada
West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

Port of Vancouver expecting normal activity in the weeks ahead, despite end to tariff reprieve