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Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Average gasoline prices spiked 55% in 2021-22, but only a fraction of that was caused by Canada's carbon taxes, finds study.
B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim

HALIFAX — British Columbia is providing "full support" to Newfoundland and Labrador's court challenge over federal equalization payments, while it considers its own claim to ensure fair treatment from Ottawa, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
Opinion: Leaders are conveying four AI messages – each with unintended consequences

Opinion: Leaders are conveying four AI messages – each with unintended consequences

Even behaviours with the best intentions can lead to angst among employees. But it is always better to communicate about AI, while we still have ample time to prepare
B.C. mass timber manufacturer nabs $7M government boost to expand

B.C. mass timber manufacturer nabs $7M government boost to expand

Mercer Mass Timber benefitting from dollars from the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund
Prince George receives $150,000 to help develop a regional hydrogen hub

Prince George receives $150,000 to help develop a regional hydrogen hub

Ottawa wants to see 30 per cent of Canada's energy come from clean hydrogen by 2050.
Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

The Canada Public Transit Fund has been in the works for months and was promised in the recent federal budget. It is intended to be permanent, though it is currently only funded for 10 years.
Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

OTTAWA — The group Google asked to distribute $100 million to news outlets in Canada has publicly released its governance model, which it says focuses on sustainability, equity and innovation within the industry.
Environmental groups condemn federal approval of Tilbury Marine Jetty

Environmental groups condemn federal approval of Tilbury Marine Jetty

Ecojustice and Stand.earth say the project further jeopardizes the province’s climate goals
Why government policies could keep B.C. electric-vehicle prices high

Why government policies could keep B.C. electric-vehicle prices high

A number of forces are affecting the economics of EVs and delaying 'affordable' adoption
Rob Shaw: Yes, the Canucks' playoff run led to a wine deal with Alberta

Rob Shaw: Yes, the Canucks' playoff run led to a wine deal with Alberta

A Vancouver Canucks playoff game sparked a resolution in the British Columbia and Alberta cross-border wine sales dispute