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Rob Shaw: B.C. won’t put police in hospitals, despite violence and attacks

Rob Shaw: B.C. won’t put police in hospitals, despite violence and attacks

Opposition public safety critic and the nurses’ union would like to see a dedicated force available to protect health-care workers
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In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution?

In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution?

TORONTO — When a church in Toronto's west end was converted into affordable housing nearly 15 years ago, the group behind the project was already thinking ahead. Andrea Adams, the executive director of the non-profit developer St.
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Opinion: Canada’s economy and social systems require immigration growth

Opinion: Canada’s economy and social systems require immigration growth

Canada’s real crisis is policy failure, not newcomers. Immigration is what’s keeping our economy and services afloat.
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Not a bleak hospitality sector for B.C., says report

Not a bleak hospitality sector for B.C., says report

Vancouver's occupancy and room rates positive for Q1 of 2025.
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Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Canadian Tire said Thursday that it will pay $30 million for intellectual property belonging to the retailer, which is Canada's oldest company.
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B.C. mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

B.C. mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

MABC projects $90B in short-term economic activity from mines under construction
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Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians — 67 per cent — are in favour of "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs, and a third of them strongly endorse retaliation.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

Economic numbers out of the United States helped boost Canada’s main stock index more than 200 points on Thursday, as most U.S.
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B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

VICTORIA — A council made of forestry professionals, educators, union and former industry officials has been brought together to find a balance between healthy forests and a prosperous industry. The B.C.
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Vancouver civic byelection for two council seats cost $1.6 million

Vancouver civic byelection for two council seats cost $1.6 million

Voting day plagued by long lineups, some people waited 3.5 hours to cast ballot
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