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B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. experienced record immigration levels in 2023, but high interprovincial outmigration
Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Environment Canada has laid five charges against Teck Coal Limited after the company was alleged to have dumped harmful substances into waters frequented by fish in southeastern B.C.
A pedestrianized Gastown reopens with nods to Indigenous history

A pedestrianized Gastown reopens with nods to Indigenous history

Signs share the history of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations while First Nations art decorates the car-free area
Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Canadian and U.S. governments have reached a deal on how to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, the decades-old agreement that regulates the waterway that flows from southeastern British Columbia into Washington state.
B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity

B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure extra firefighters to deal with what she called the "potential for a drastically accelerated wildfire situation.
Retailer Aritzia well on its way to replicating Canadian success in U.S.: CEO

Retailer Aritzia well on its way to replicating Canadian success in U.S.: CEO

Aritzia Inc.'s chief executive says the apparel retailer is making progress in its push to make the brand as popular in the U.S. as it is in Canada.
Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Mark Carney would be an "outstanding addition" to federal politics, the prime minister said Thursday, in response to speculation that he is trying to recruit the former Bank of Canada governor to join his cabinet.
Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Ministry of Attorney General says Justice Institute of B.C. spring class of graduates is largest in recent memory
Vancouver could get more 'awesome alleys' as part of public space strategy

Vancouver could get more 'awesome alleys' as part of public space strategy

Would you go to an event in a Downtown Vancouver alleyway?
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid tech slump

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid tech slump

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 200 points Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets were mixed as large tech names weighed on Wall St.