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Federal court removes lounge trademark from former Vancouver Trump tower

Vancouver police had reported calls to the bar for reports of weapons, bar watch checks, assaults, fights, breaches of the peace and organized crime.

Feb 3, 2025 7:36 AM Read more >

B.C. Premier Eby bemoans 'chaos' and 'confusion' as U.S. tariff threat looms

VICTORIA — As economists met British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey around a Vancouver hotel conference table and online on Friday, one announced news fresh to hand, sending a ripple through the group as they discussed the fate of the prov

Jan 31, 2025 5:14 PM Read more >

Trump says Canada facing 25 per cent tariff but oil might get a 10 per cent levy

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering a lower tariff on Canadian oil as the White House confirmed he is going forward with 25 per cent levies on imports from Canada on Saturday.

Jan 31, 2025 4:22 PM Read more >

Slash Metro Vancouver director pay in half, says PoCo Mayor Brad West

Metro Vancouver paid its board of directors $1.61 million in 2023; this could be slashed in half, says Brad West.

Jan 31, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

The $1-trillion question: What Canadian goods will Trump tariff?

Canadian Chamber of Commerce launches tracker to illustrate the value of U.S.-Canada trade

Jan 31, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C., Alberta tell feds to back off on CRTC decision

Telus’ expansion into Eastern Canada threatened by interference from federal government

Jan 31, 2025 8:26 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Staff say proposal to waive regional cost charges could increase below-market supply

Jan 31, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Fast-growing Artigiano buys Salt Spring Coffee

Artigiano plans to open five new cafés by the end of June: in West Vancouver, Burnaby, White Rock, North Vancouver and Vancouver

Jan 31, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Air Canada sued for alleged luggage injuries during Vancouver flight

Excessive airline baggage fees lead to more, heavier bags in cabin and a greater possibility of injuries.

Jan 30, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said potential U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her community at risk, as she became the latest mayor to join an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities.

Jan 30, 2025 3:28 PM Read more >