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Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

Day trader in Sooke files lawsuit against advisers, claims $415M loss

The carpenter, whose investments evaporated when Tesla stock took a dive, is blaming his financial advisers, saying they gave him bad advice
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AI impacting Canadian hiring decisions: Robert Half study

AI impacting Canadian hiring decisions: Robert Half study

Salary is the top consideration for many professional workers, although flexible work schedules are a perk that could lure recruits.
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American Aboriginal rights in B.C. becomes election issue

American Aboriginal rights in B.C. becomes election issue

David Eby says B.C. First Nations must have priority in consultations with First Nations
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B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

British Columbia wildland firefighter Angus Duguid loves his job, but he doesn't love waking up with headaches or a clogged nose from inhaling smoke.
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Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.
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Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients
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Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant

VANCOUVER — A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.
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New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

New Vancouver Island program aims to turn construction ‘trash’ into ‘treasure’

Non-profit org seeks to create ‘circular economy’ for construction and demolition waste
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Many restaurants now selling for half their pre-pandemic value

Many restaurants now selling for half their pre-pandemic value

B.C. restaurants face a buyer’s market as owners eye an exit
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Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Metro Vancouver explores alternative means to reduce medium and heavy truck emissions; zero-emission battery-electric trucks not viable option to meet climate change goals
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