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Crime continued to fall in Vancouver in 2024

Crime continued to fall in Vancouver in 2024

Break-ins to businesses saw 30% drop from 2023-24
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Nisga’a Nation pioneers Indigenous investment in precious metals royalties

Nisga’a Nation pioneers Indigenous investment in precious metals royalties

Publicly traded firm consolidates funds from benefit agreements
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Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
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Changes to claim staking gives B.C. prospectors the jitters

Changes to claim staking gives B.C. prospectors the jitters

Mineral Tenure Act changes a hot topic at annual Roundup conference for mineral exploration
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Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

OTTAWA — U.S.
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Nine B.C. companies recognized for export success

Nine B.C. companies recognized for export success

BIV celebrated the growth of businesses at the 42nd annual BC Export Awards in Vancouver on Friday
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B.C. launches short-term rental registry with annual fees to rein in 'speculators'

B.C. launches short-term rental registry with annual fees to rein in 'speculators'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is launching a registry for short-term rentals to further crack down on "speculators" operating illegally, said Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.
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S&P/TSX composite, loonie climb Monday as Trump sworn in

S&P/TSX composite, loonie climb Monday as Trump sworn in

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points and the loonie climbed on Monday as U.S. media reported that Donald Trump would likely hold off on imposing tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. on his first day in office.
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Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port

Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Port of Prince Rupert says cargo shipments were down by one per cent last year from 2023, but volume was up at terminals that ship containers, liquefied petroleum gas and agricultural crops.
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Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

Surrey relieves pressure valve on region's industrial land shortage

City council approves local area plan for South Campbell Heights
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