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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Finnish developer pitches 250-room floating hotel for Vancouver harbour

Finnish developer pitches 250-room floating hotel for Vancouver harbour

VANCOUVER — A Finnish developer wants to bring a 250-room floating hotel into Vancouver's harbour. A statement from Sunborn International Holding says the proposed hotel would be 136 metres long and 19.
Trump's tariff threat weighing on Canadian businesses: BoC survey

Trump's tariff threat weighing on Canadian businesses: BoC survey

OTTAWA — Nearly a quarter of Canadian businesses expect their costs to rise with Donald Trump set to take office today, according to a new survey from the Bank of Canada. The central bank polled more than 900 business leaders in December.
Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
Trial begins for company, foreman accused in death of worker in Burnaby

Trial begins for company, foreman accused in death of worker in Burnaby

Calgary's Jeff Caron, 28, was killed in October 2012, when a concrete wall collapsed into a trench he was working in in North Burnaby.