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Vancouver police predict department will run $6.9M deficit by year’s end

Vancouver police predict department will run $6.9M deficit by year’s end

Task Force Barrage — which is subject of anonymous VPD officer complaint —accounts for $5M of cost
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One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
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Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" into the United States across both borders.
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Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

The chief executive of mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. says the threat of a global economic downturn may be looming, but he's expecting the volatility to drive up demand for the copper and zinc it produces.
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Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

TORONTO — Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows.
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B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
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CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.
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