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VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

The board of governors cancelled four academic programs last week
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Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

A new association was formed following discontent with Unite Here Local 40; no new mediator has been appointed since December 2023.
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B.C. Rental Protection Fund head applauds new federal program

B.C. Rental Protection Fund head applauds new federal program

"It's probably fair to say they're pulling many ideas from B.C."
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Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

VANCOUVER — The federal minister responsible for innovation and industry says Canada could be at risk of losing out on attracting green industries if it doesn't consider all options for renewable electricity, which he says include nuclear power.
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Vancouver 'one of the most resilient cities' for commercial real estate

Vancouver 'one of the most resilient cities' for commercial real estate

A look into predictions from the Vancouver Real Estate Forum for three commercial real estate markets in 2024.
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B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C.'s unemployment rate is at 5.5 per cent, national average at 6.1 per cent
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New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

The new measures will allow people to consume alcohol samples at a time experts say the industry is struggling.
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Toxic drug supply claims 177 lives in B.C. in February: Coroners Service

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic, unregulated drugs." The service says at least 175 people have died because of the toxic drug supply in each of the last 20 consecutive months.
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Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters.
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New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists

New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists

The transportation minister says it's another step "in modernizing our rules to keep up with new technologies that are changing how people are getting around."
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