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U.S. ferry 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down while entering Victoria harbour

U.S. ferry 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down while entering Victoria harbour

The Seattle-based company that runs the Coho says it “sincerely” apologizes for the “unintended disrespect or confusion” the flag situation caused.
Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Economist says tariffs may spook buyers, but fundamentals remain steady
Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works. "Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy ...
Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds.
Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Bennett was an integral part of the publication’s newsroom for nearly 14 years
Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Addy will no longer receive $250K for rental housing case study project
Feds chip in $250M for Iona sewage plant as taxpayers foot bill for developers

Feds chip in $250M for Iona sewage plant as taxpayers foot bill for developers

Metro Vancouver board chairman Mike Hurley insists the federal government transfer payments for Iona sewage plant is merely a delay of the region's 'growth-pays-for-growth' taxation model
Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is due to liquidate all but six of its stores starting on Monday. Here’s how the process will unfold. Which stores are part of the liquidation? Hudson's Bay wants to liquidate all but six of its stores.
Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
Falling consumer confidence rattles Vancouver small business owners

Falling consumer confidence rattles Vancouver small business owners

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has strengthened customers’ reluctance to spend as input costs increase, prices rise and more tariffs loom