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Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

The province is crafting a new transit funding tool for 2027. With other ideas ruled out, Lower Mainland drivers could soon foot the bill.
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Hudson's Bay sale now using protocol designed to handle insider bid: document

Hudson's Bay sale now using protocol designed to handle insider bid: document

TORONTO — A new document circulated to lawyers involved in Hudson’s Bay’s creditor protection case is raising suspicion that a company insider may be exploring a bid for the retailer’s assets or leases.
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Burnaby Heights construction hole for sale for $16 million

Burnaby Heights construction hole for sale for $16 million

A partially constructed five-storey mixed-use project at 4451 Hastings St. has gone bust and is now on the market.
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Opinion: Innovation investment can unlock B.C.’s high-growth potential

Opinion: Innovation investment can unlock B.C.’s high-growth potential

To cement its status as a global leader, B.C. must strengthen its investment ecosystem and ensure local companies have the capital and support to grow
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Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S.
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B.C. tourism sector pushing for action on taxes, immigration as election heats up

B.C. tourism sector pushing for action on taxes, immigration as election heats up

Industry leaders push for permanent GST cuts, dedicated tourism minister, increased immigration to support Canada’s tourism and hospitality sectors
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Opinion: B.C.’s critical mineral ambitions require focus and clearer policy

Opinion: B.C.’s critical mineral ambitions require focus and clearer policy

With uncertainty clouding mineral claim processes, the B.C. government must address key issues to restore investor confidence in the critical minerals sector
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Vancouver carbon-capture company CO280 inks deal with Microsoft

Vancouver carbon-capture company CO280 inks deal with Microsoft

Microsoft will purchase 3.7M tonnes of biogenic carbon captured by CO280 over 12 years at a U.S. pulp and paper mill
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Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll

Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs — and most believe Canada should fight back.
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Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

VANCOUVER — TransLink is proposing a plan to improve its services, ease overcrowding and finish projects, but it will involve a fare hike and a tax increase for Metro Vancouver residents. The B.C.
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