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Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark met for the first time yesterday to discuss how the state and province could work together to support job growth and forge closer cross-border ties.

Rising gas prices pushed B.C.’s inflation up in April, according to Statistics Canada.

Vancouver’s red-hot housing market could be heading into bubble territory, topping the list of Canada’s least affordable housing markets.

According to Mayor Gregor Robertson, the $14.8 million restoration of Vancouver’s heritage York Theatre as a new performing arts venue is good news for both the arts community and the city as a whole.

Pan American Silver (TSX:PAA) may have churned out less metal in the first quarter, but record silver prices helped the company post a 254% increase in net earnings.

BC Hydro says it has a way to meet the province’s future electricity needs, but it’s going to cost taxpayers more than originally thought.

British Columbia's exports are forecast to increase 16% this year and 11% in 2012, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC).

Five B.C. First Nations have won the right to harvest and sell nearly any fish in their traditional territories, with at least one exception – the geoduck.

According to a RE/MAX report released yesterday, improved financial standing among the wealthy is the major factor driving strong sales activity at the top end of Canadian housing markets, with the highest figures being recorded in Metro Vancouver.

A lack of rail cars and trucks hurt International Forest Products’ (TSX:IFP.A) first quarter results, the company announced Wednesday.