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Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

With Surrey and Township of Langley on board, the Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy calls for more affordable housing, less carbon pollution and more protected green space while still building industrial lands and adding one million more people by 2050.
Quest University lands, buildings listed for sale day after board announces indefinite closure

Quest University lands, buildings listed for sale day after board announces indefinite closure

The Squamish-based institution said earlier this week it would indefinitely suspend academic programming after April
Quest University’s president says school not closing, despite indefinite halt to academic programming

Quest University’s president says school not closing, despite indefinite halt to academic programming

President Arthur Coren says the school will reach out to stakeholders and donors to find a way to resume courses and programs
As storm approaches, snow summit proponent says region missed chance to learn from November snowstorm

As storm approaches, snow summit proponent says region missed chance to learn from November snowstorm

FOI records reveal parts of the discussions that took place behind the scenes during the November 2022 snowstorm that stranded hundreds
In the Courts: Refusing to resign not a fireable offence, judge rules

In the Courts: Refusing to resign not a fireable offence, judge rules

Doug Zoehner, a 44 per cent shareholder of Algo Communication Products, was found to have been wrongfully dismissed by the company also owned by his brothers
Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

After a steep and rapid climb in prices, Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year, giving comfort to economists worried about untamed price growth but little relief to Canadians who have fallen behind.
Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 24, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 24, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

The future for Quest staff remains uncertain
High Court won't hear appeal from Glacier Media in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

High Court won't hear appeal from Glacier Media in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.
Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1B

Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1B

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.