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Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. increasingly relies on Canadian crude oil to meet domestic demand and that relationship faces potential strain amid the threat of tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S.
Opinion: B.C.’s government will face extraordinary economic challenges in 2025

Opinion: B.C.’s government will face extraordinary economic challenges in 2025

Trump’s tariffs and falling immigration could force a rethink of provincial priorities
Glyphosate use in B.C. forestry, explained

Glyphosate use in B.C. forestry, explained

Aspen is a natural fire guard — and a frequent target of industrial herbicides. In B.C., over 1 million hectares of forests have been sprayed.
Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

The project will include 346 condos, 13 townhomes and 69 rental apartments with commercial retail along Kingsway.
B.C. lawyer loses appeal case arising from money laundering concerns

B.C. lawyer loses appeal case arising from money laundering concerns

A B.C. Court of Appeal decision has partially overturned a law society review board decision, finding lawyer Florence Esther Louie Yen broke rules after improperly flowing more than US$10 million through trust accounts.
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers

Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers

COLWOOD, B.C. — A suburban British Columbia city is looking to ease its shortage of family doctors by hiring physicians and putting them on the community payroll.
Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta. The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C.
US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday it may deliver fewer shots of adrenaline for the U.S. economy in 2025 than earlier thought. The S&P 500 fell 2.
TRU becomes first university in B.C. with guaranteed tuition rates for international students

TRU becomes first university in B.C. with guaranteed tuition rates for international students

The new model fixes tuition rates for the length of programs but raises fees for most students next fall.
Can stock markets sustain 2024 bull run into 2025?

Can stock markets sustain 2024 bull run into 2025?

Year in Review: Indices have in recent years outperformed Vancouver real estate, other investments