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The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.'s newly elected MLAs

The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.'s newly elected MLAs

VICTORIA — A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British Columbia's legislature, looking to make positive contributions for the province and trying to find the washrooms in the 127-year-old building.
Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to 'fall back' an hour

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to 'fall back' an hour

The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m.
B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

Neal Burton Wang faces discipline from the Law Society of BC after being caught moving millions of dollars through his trust account, to a company in Dubai, according to a 2023 tribunal ruling
Why Canada’s economy is facing a turbulent four years – regardless of a Trump or Harris win

Why Canada’s economy is facing a turbulent four years – regardless of a Trump or Harris win

Canada has a lot at stake in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election – particularly in the event of a Donald Trump victory, which could upend global trade
More than 100 oil tankers through Vancouver port in six months

More than 100 oil tankers through Vancouver port in six months

Port's new tracking system makes for more efficient coordination of marine traffic
Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth

Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth

Anticipated development, lower interest rates create opportunities across the province
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
Opinion: Can B.C. balance economic growth with responsible resource use?

Opinion: Can B.C. balance economic growth with responsible resource use?

Resource abundance and clean energy demand offer province an opportunity for prosperity
Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025