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B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

B.C. wildland firefighter worried about smoke hazards. So he designed a solution

British Columbia wildland firefighter Angus Duguid loves his job, but he doesn't love waking up with headaches or a clogged nose from inhaling smoke.
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Eby supports police on guns and gangs, flanked by four law enforcement candidates

Eby supports police on guns and gangs, flanked by four law enforcement candidates

SURREY, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby promised Sunday to support police in British Columbia to keep illegal guns off the streets and protect communities, but accused B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning to make the province less safe.
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Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.
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Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Rising interest rates, inflation, and natural disasters create a perfect storm for Canadian businesses
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Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients
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Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers

Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers

MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delays and damaged luggage on international flights.
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S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.
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Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

It’s not clear whether the cuts will impact Whistler Blackcomb
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Security review ordered on $1B bid for B.C. uranium exploration company

Security review ordered on $1B bid for B.C. uranium exploration company

China's stake in B.C., Australian companies could complicate $1.1 billion deal
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Rob Shaw: The BC NDP is missing the mark on connecting with voters

Rob Shaw: The BC NDP is missing the mark on connecting with voters

Tackling complex issues is a harder social media sell than trashing paper straws
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