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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project moving closer to reality

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project moving closer to reality

Terminal operations are set to begin in the mid-2030s.
New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

OTTAWA — Canada's new housing minister says he didn't have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver — the country's most expensive housing market.
B.C. premier announces trade mission to Asia but not to China

B.C. premier announces trade mission to Asia but not to China

Of the $1.3 billion worth of seafood exports from B.C. in 2024, the U.S. accounted for 61 per cent, with China at 22 per cent.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline approaches

Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline approaches

OTTAWA — Workers at Canada Post could be heading back to the picket lines in a matter of days — but a labour expert warns postal workers might find negotiating conditions far less favourable now than they were during their holiday job action.
CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC launched a hearing about drafting a new definition for Canadian content Wednesday, but three big American streaming companies dropped off the schedule at the last minute.
Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals

Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals

WASHINGTON — An expert in critical minerals told U.S.
Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Amid a 100 per cent tariff treat on films made outside of the U.S., Surrey stakeholders are asking the B.C. government to amend tax credit boundaries for additional relief.
Rob Shaw: B.C. considers vehicle levy to help fund Translink

Rob Shaw: B.C. considers vehicle levy to help fund Translink

Premier David Eby says the province is not looking at mobility or congestion pricing following $312 million Translink bailout
B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

Province says the changes help non-profits, but experts warn the amendments are universal