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Pattullo Bridge replacement project delayed another year

Pattullo Bridge replacement project delayed another year

The new crossing between New Westminster and Surrey was originally planned to open in 2023 – but it’s now been pushed back to 2025.
There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

43% of parents with young children said they had to wait more than six months to get a spot; 88 per cent said they still want access to $10-a-day child care.
B.C. announces online building permit hub to speed up homebuilding across province

B.C. announces online building permit hub to speed up homebuilding across province

BURNABY — The British Columbia government says a new online "hub" will speed up building permit processes across jurisdictions.
Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

CALGARY — A new report commissioned by an industry lobby group on the federal government's proposed emissions cap stirred up strong reactions from both oil and gas supporters and environmental groups on Monday.
Airline prices, concentration key concerns driving Competition Bureau scrutiny

Airline prices, concentration key concerns driving Competition Bureau scrutiny

Market concentration, higher prices and a mounting tally of customer complaints are fuelling a Competition Bureau study into Canada's airline industry.
Private daycares squeezed out by B.C. public programs

Private daycares squeezed out by B.C. public programs

Private providers say they’re being discriminated against as the province ramps up access to publicly-funded childcare spaces
Flying taxis, drones spark high hopes — and safety worries — among Canadians

Flying taxis, drones spark high hopes — and safety worries — among Canadians

Canadians feel both "optimism and concern" over the prospect of flying cars and drones whizzing between remote communities and above city blocks, a new report says.
Okanagan producers eye new crops in face of climate pressures

Okanagan producers eye new crops in face of climate pressures

Volatile weather prompt shift towards vegetables, flowers and other ground crops in B.C.'s Okanagan
Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Government offers limited information, says foreign investment reviewed for security risks.
Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

While the pendulum seems to have swung to the ‘life’ side, some wonder if it has gone too far.