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Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Move marks potential turning point in B.C. politics ahead of fall election
Opinion: B.C.'s EV aspirations may fall victim to anti-China trade policy

Opinion: B.C.'s EV aspirations may fall victim to anti-China trade policy

A steady stream of economical electric vehicles flowing into the Canadian market appears unlikely
Victoria bus fleet affected by Transport Canada recall: BC Transit

Victoria bus fleet affected by Transport Canada recall: BC Transit

VICTORIA — BC Transit says several buses in its Victoria fleet are affected by a Transport Canada recall. The agency says a number of its CNG Vicinity Motor Corp. buses contain a manufacturer part that was in the recall.
Two dozen passengers fall ill during flight from Vancouver to Houston, Texas

Two dozen passengers fall ill during flight from Vancouver to Houston, Texas

All those who fell ill had been on a cruise that ended in Vancouver.
Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

OTTAWA — Defence ministers from Canada and China sat down together for the first time in 11 years at an international security conference last week as the countries work to re-establish lines of communication.
Air Canada pilots union to seek conciliator, says parties are far apart in talks

Air Canada pilots union to seek conciliator, says parties are far apart in talks

MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots intend to request help from a federal conciliator to assist in stalled contract negotiations with the airline, the union representing them announced Sunday.
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border — delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.
ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

Three dorms cost $55 million with $48 million coming from the provincial government.

Operations suspended at British Columbia's Gibraltar copper mine due to worker strike

A worker strike has forced Vancouver-based Taseko Mines Limited to suspend operations at its Gibraltar copper mine in central British Columbia, about 200 kilometres south of Prince George.
Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? Research says maybe not

Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? Research says maybe not

OTTAWA — It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets.