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New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

Pacific Canbriam will supply the Woodfibre LNG plant in Squamish with natural gas
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‘A generous vintage’: Many fantastic 2022 B.C. wines now coming to market

‘A generous vintage’: Many fantastic 2022 B.C. wines now coming to market

Despite troubling weather events in late 2022, and 2023 and 2024, a highlight for the challenged B.C. wine industry are some of the two-year-old vintages now available
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Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.
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Business leaders urge B.C. parties to focus on economy in campaigns

Business leaders urge B.C. parties to focus on economy in campaigns

Stimulating economic growth trumps balancing the provincial budget as industry grapples with investment and permitting challenges
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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby launches election campaign a day early in key battleground

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby kicked off his British Columbia election campaign a day early on Friday, pointing the party's campaign bus straight to the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, where both the New Democrats and B.C.
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B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

B.C. court capacity needs to be addressed, Langley tells UBCM

Union of B.C. Municipalities asks for updated courthouse capital asset management plan
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B.C. corporations urged to move beyond symbolism on Orange Shirt Day

B.C. corporations urged to move beyond symbolism on Orange Shirt Day

‘Real progress starts with education and understanding our culture,’ says former business development manager for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation.
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Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm

Students joining master's, doctoral and postdoctoral programs were previously exempt from the overall cap on international students.
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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts

July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts

Retail sales edged up in July, but economists say it will take further interest rate cuts to really spark lasting activity. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.
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