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Water flow a key factor in B.C.’s recreational market

Water flow a key factor in B.C.’s recreational market

All but two of the province’s 34 water basins experienced low levels at the beginning of August. A record number, 11, were at a severe Level 5 on the province’s six-level drought scale
News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

TORONTO — A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters are calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.
Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

OTTAWA — The federal government is considering restricting billions of dollars in tax credits and grants for electricity projects to provinces that commit to the 2035 target for an emissions-free electricity grid.
B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

Hong Kong property developer Yu Shunhui is known for his philanthropy and real estate deals, but there is a darker side to his business. Reporters have discovered that he is behind a company named in a Canadian organized crime case – and they uncovered further ties between Yu and Chinese underworld figures
Seattle World Cup organizers reveal plans for 2026 hosting

Seattle World Cup organizers reveal plans for 2026 hosting

Vancouver was announced one of 16 FIFA host cities back in June 2022, but few details of its hosting plans have been made public
Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth

Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth

Canada's labour market is softening as the unemployment rate rises for a third consecutive month, offering some evidence the economy is finally slowing down.
New app lets people skip food line-ups at Vancouver beaches, theatres

New app lets people skip food line-ups at Vancouver beaches, theatres

You can order up to several days in advance.
Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

A union vote among British Columbia port workers is underway to determine the fate of a deal with employers that could bring their long-running industrial dispute to an end.
Updated: B.C. unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in July

Updated: B.C. unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in July

Employment in the province held relatively steady from June to July, according to Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey data
Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote

Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote

A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in British Columbia's port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers today.