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Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

TORONTO — A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion.
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Kirk LaPointe: Christy Clark's Liberal leadership bid faceplants on a fact check

Kirk LaPointe: Christy Clark's Liberal leadership bid faceplants on a fact check

Former B.C. premier's eye-popping response to questions over Conservative past may sink her federal ambitions
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Loring Phinney takes helm at Pacific Autism Family Network

Loring Phinney takes helm at Pacific Autism Family Network

Phinney had been the Vancouver Canucks' vice-president of communications and community
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Burnaby builder fined $32K for 'high-risk' safety violations at Coquitlam development

Burnaby builder fined $32K for 'high-risk' safety violations at Coquitlam development

Allaire Construction Inc. is the prime contractor at Florin on Rochester Avenue in Coquitlam where WorkSafeBC observed 'multiple safety deficiencies' in August.
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B.C. building permit values plummeted in November, says StatCan

B.C. building permit values plummeted in November, says StatCan

Data corroborates industry report of condo market slowdown in Vancouver
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B.C. camping reservations opening soon for May long weekend

B.C. camping reservations opening soon for May long weekend

Mark your calendar and set your alarm.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's trip to Washington and a speech from Bank of Canada deputy governor Toni Gravelle.
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Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

OTTAWA — The cost to send a letter in Canada is increasing by about 25 per cent, effective today. Canada Post says the cost of stamps for domestic mail bought in a booklet, coil or pane has increased by 25 cents to $1.24 per stamp.
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How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs

How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs

With less than two weeks to go until Trump returns to the White House, it's still not clear how the Republican leader will enact his tariff agenda, but the International Economic Emergency Powers Act is one possibility.
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Lululemon raises fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per share forecast

Lululemon raises fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per share forecast

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. has raised its forecast for revenue and earnings per share for its fourth quarter following a strong holiday season.
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