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B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to help power the province's economy and light up 500,000 homes, Premier David Eby said Monday.
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Softwood lumber duties a top priority, new Forests minister says

Softwood lumber duties a top priority, new Forests minister says

Ravi Parmar says softwood lumber duties could double in 2025
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TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

Scheme involved a fake bank account and impersonation of TD representatives
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B.C.’s resource boom winds down as $100B in projects near completion

B.C.’s resource boom winds down as $100B in projects near completion

Economists predict slower growth as Site C, LNG Canada, other projects wrap up
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Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say.
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Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Polling firm Nanos found Canadians are almost four times more likely to think economy will weaken rather than strengthen in next six months
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State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets

State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets

VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan is being asked to reserve free tickets.
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Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its 25th day, the postal service warned that a speedy resolution is unlikely.
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Feds send $148 million to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires

Feds send $148 million to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires

B.C. saw more than 4,000 wildfires in two years.
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Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House.
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