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Vancouver sees steep drop in abandoned police calls

Vancouver sees steep drop in abandoned police calls

VPD analysis shows assaults, break-ins, thefts go unreported when calls abandoned by citizens
Lessons from the Laureates: Ryan Beedie

Lessons from the Laureates: Ryan Beedie

From industrial growth to gold mining to student scholarships, Ryan Beedie is building a legacy that goes far beyond business
Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Carolyn Robinson alleges 14 hours passed between her alert to CIBC's Simplii Financial of a potential fraud, and a recall being placed on a wire transfer.
New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

OTTAWA — Canada's new housing minister says he didn't have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver — the country's most expensive housing market.
B.C. premier announces trade mission to Asia but not to China

B.C. premier announces trade mission to Asia but not to China

Of the $1.3 billion worth of seafood exports from B.C. in 2024, the U.S. accounted for 61 per cent, with China at 22 per cent.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline approaches

Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline approaches

OTTAWA — Workers at Canada Post could be heading back to the picket lines in a matter of days — but a labour expert warns postal workers might find negotiating conditions far less favourable now than they were during their holiday job action.
B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

Province says the changes help non-profits, but experts warn the amendments are universal
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
Point Roberts businesses continue to suffer

Point Roberts businesses continue to suffer

Part of tourist shop relocating in Tsawwassen Mills