Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

News

Canadians rarely go to bank branches, but like the option, KPMG survey says

Canadians rarely go to bank branches, but like the option, KPMG survey says

TORONTO — A new report by KPMG in Canada says most Canadians rarely head to a bank or credit union branch to do their daily banking, but they like the idea of keeping the option available.
Read more >
B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

The Medical Services Commission banned Dr. Nevio Cimolai from billing the Medical Services Plan for three years.
Read more >
Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Starting from nothing just 14 months ago, John Rustad now has four MLAs and a wide lead over BC United in the polls
Read more >
Carbon capture rollout lags as industry, Ottawa at odds over who shoulders risk

Carbon capture rollout lags as industry, Ottawa at odds over who shoulders risk

CALGARY — The question of who should bear the financial risk for pricey carbon capture and storage projects has become a stumbling block slowing the technology's adoption in Canada. It has been half a year since privately held Entropy Inc.
Read more >
Why we don't put bike lanes in the middle of the road

Why we don't put bike lanes in the middle of the road

Cities that have tried centre-running bike lanes have seen increases in collisions and complaints.
Read more >
Trust account negligence nets B.C. lawyer five-month suspension

Trust account negligence nets B.C. lawyer five-month suspension

A 30-year veteran lawyer has admitted to various trust and accounting violations and will pack up his law office for five months.
Read more >
Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "Although the council has different opinions, they seem united on wanting to make sure that housing gets built."
Read more >
Construction, pedestrian pilot project rattle Gastown businesses

Construction, pedestrian pilot project rattle Gastown businesses

Reduced street access has resulted in up to an estimated 20-50-per-cent decline in sales for some small retail businesses, according to owners and advocates
Read more >
Elenore Sturko, a gay rights champion, shocks BC United by defecting to Conservatives

Elenore Sturko, a gay rights champion, shocks BC United by defecting to Conservatives

VICTORIA — Nine months ago, Elenore Sturko told BC Conservative Leader John Rustad on social media that he needed to "make an unequivocal apology" for calling homosexuality a "lifestyle" and having "doubled down in his ignorance.
Read more >
Vancouver’s tech campuses continue to play a vital post-pandemic market role

Vancouver’s tech campuses continue to play a vital post-pandemic market role

In-person collaboration, amenities attract tech talent to downtown Vancouver offices
Read more >