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Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Thursday that are designed to clean Canada's electricity grid in an affordable way by 2035.
Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Vancouver has refused to share its host-city contract with FIFA. Seattle just released theirs

Both cities will host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. Their agreements with soccer’s governing body shed light on municipalities’ costs and obligations
Will taxpayers purchase Squamish’s private Quest University?

Will taxpayers purchase Squamish’s private Quest University?

Following years of financial challenges, the institution indefinitely suspended classes in April
Generative AI already powering dozens of B.C.-based companies

Generative AI already powering dozens of B.C.-based companies

Some ventures are developing products to help cure cancer, while others are using AI-based tools to analyze financial documents and stop cyber criminals
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,275.27, up 69.29): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 87 cents, or 2.09 per cent, to $42.60 on 10.2 million shares.
Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover 'structural issues'

Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover 'structural issues'

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is launching an examination of the recently resolved British Columbia port dispute to see if "structural issues" in negotiations led to a 13-day work stoppage
B.C. workers are needed to serve rising tourism demand

B.C. workers are needed to serve rising tourism demand

Stronger employment numbers still not covering shortages in competitive labour market
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.
When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

With the exception of recent layoffs at Relic Entertainment, the region’s video game sector is thriving – even amid major industry changes
Wildfires contributing to drop in Canadian exports

Wildfires contributing to drop in Canadian exports

Fires caused sawmill closures, oil and gas production curtailments