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Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Canadian firm applies to be first U.S. deep sea mining operation after Trump order

Vancouver-based company seeks regulatory approval a week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening up such activity in apparent violation of international law.
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TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan

TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan

BURNABY — Metro Vancouver's transportation authority says a plan is in place to fund the largest increase in bus service in the region since 2018, in addition to expansions and improvements approved last year.
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B.C.'s EV rebate pause will price out consumers, says industry

B.C.'s EV rebate pause will price out consumers, says industry

Industry heads slams B.C.'s EV rebate pause, foresee 'freight train of pain' as demand for electric vehicles drops and mandated sales targets bite
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Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Mortgage market disrupted by rates, tariffs, election

Industry leaders say homeowners are renewing, refinancing and hedging against unknowns
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Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

NEW YORK (AP) — Much like its wild month of April, a scary Wednesday for Wall Street found a gentler ending as U.S.
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S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as economic data showed signs of weakness on both sides of the border. Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy shrunk 0.
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B.C. agriculture sector eyes new markets as tariff uncertainty drags on

B.C. agriculture sector eyes new markets as tariff uncertainty drags on

Industry leaders say interprovincial barriers and unclear U.S. policy keep B.C. producers stuck in wait-and-see mode
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B.C. gives short-term rental platforms an extension to confirm listings are legal

B.C. gives short-term rental platforms an extension to confirm listings are legal

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has granted short-term rental platforms an extra month to confirm their listings are legal.
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Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Ken Sim wants bail reform, mandatory care for chronic offenders living with a mental illness
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Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack

Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack

TORONTO — The deadly attack on a Vancouver street festival has prompted event organizers across Canada to comb over their security practices in a bid to protect attendees and assure them festivals are safe.
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