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Water limits for Kelowna agricultural customers may be eased as water levels rise

Water limits for Kelowna agricultural customers may be eased as water levels rise

Lake water levels rebound, but province remains cautious
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Canfor Corp. CEO Don Kayne to step down at the end of 2024

Canfor Corp. CEO Don Kayne to step down at the end of 2024

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says its president and CEO is retiring at the end of the year. The Vancouver-based company says Don Kayne has held the role since 2011, and has been with the company for 46 years.
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S&P/TSX composite index up almost 200 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite index up almost 200 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Gains in the financial, industrial and utilities sectors led Canada's main stock index higher on Monday, while U.S. stock markets also rose.
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This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

Staff are recommending a total contract of $267 million for the Cameron Community Centre and Library.
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K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Officials with the K'omoks First Nation and the B.C. and federal governments have signed a draft treaty in a step toward the nation's self-governance.
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Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

RICHMOND, B.C. — A crash of an Air Nootka De Havilland plane on Vancouver Island last year has reopened a debate between the Transportation Safety Board and the federal government over stall warning systems.
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Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Zero loss of life, but disconnect exposed in communication channels
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Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Recent surveys economic challenges are not stopping more workers from actively looking to change roles.
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Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent in June and economists expect another cut could be in store when it meets Wednesday for its next rate decision.
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Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Victoria home goes from family abode to drug den
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