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Swiss family sues B.C. companies after heli-skiing fatality

Swiss family sues B.C. companies after heli-skiing fatality

The lawsuit said Dr. Rupert Diesch died on April 11, 2023 as a result of an avalanche while heli-skiing on Brucejack Peak, north of Stewart, B.C.
Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada, British Columbia's premier says.
Vancouver port sues two marine businesses for oil spill damages

Vancouver port sues two marine businesses for oil spill damages

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority wants lands affected by an oil spill cleaned up and the defendants off the property, saying their lease was terminated.
Lure of remote work drawing Canadians into costly employment scams, warns BBB

Lure of remote work drawing Canadians into costly employment scams, warns BBB

Better Business Bureau says more than 100 employment scams were reported in B.C. last year alone
Unsold condos piling up in Metro Vancouver, says report

Unsold condos piling up in Metro Vancouver, says report

Completed and unsold inventory could spike 60 per cent this year, according to Rennie
Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

At a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, candidates for the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP spar over how to deal with Trump
Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge

Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge

The country’s next federal government will face the arduous tasks of handling U.S. tariffs, stimulus and trade realignment
B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

The executive director of shipbuilding says no Canadian shipyards submitted proposals for the major vessel program
Vancouver spring market ‘lukewarm’ amid tariffs, election: Royal LePage

Vancouver spring market ‘lukewarm’ amid tariffs, election: Royal LePage

Half of Vancouverites ‘not confident in the Canadian economy,’ consumer survey finds
B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

The changes come after both the Canadian Medical Association and Doctors of BC advocated for sick note requirements to be eliminated last year.