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Opinion: Canadian MPs need an incentive to lower the voting age to 16 from 18 — and there’s none in sight

Opinion: Canadian MPs need an incentive to lower the voting age to 16 from 18 — and there’s none in sight

In 1970, Canadian MPs used the act of lowering the federal voting age as a tool to prevent further youth protests and unrest. No such catalyst exists today amid calls to lower the voting age to 16.
Government funding drives B.C. multi-family investment activity

Government funding drives B.C. multi-family investment activity

Momentum continuing in the second half of the year as interest rates fall
Opinion: Eby's budget gamble delivers high costs, low returns

Opinion: Eby's budget gamble delivers high costs, low returns

Record spending under Premier David Eby is leading to deep deficits, rising debt and declining public services
Ottawa's move to end rail shutdown prompts debate over workers' rights

Ottawa's move to end rail shutdown prompts debate over workers' rights

MONTREAL — Workers’ rights are once again under the microscope after last week’s massive railway work stoppage was abruptly halted when the federal government intervened less than 17 hours after the shutdown began.
Opinion: Kevin Falcon's sudden surrender deserves some praise

Opinion: Kevin Falcon's sudden surrender deserves some praise

Once poised for premiership, the BC United leader's journey ends abruptly
Poilievre says he would set immigration targets based on housing, jobs and health-care trends

Poilievre says he would set immigration targets based on housing, jobs and health-care trends

The Conservative Party Leader has called on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to pull his support for the minority Liberal government and trigger a federal election.
'Blindsided': BC United MLAs ponder a Conservative future as winnowing begins

'Blindsided': BC United MLAs ponder a Conservative future as winnowing begins

VICTORIA — Emotions were still raw at the British Columbia Legislature on Thursday, after the bombshell announcement that the Official Opposition BC United would not contest the fall election.
B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

The province says all new buildings designed under the changes will require safety measures including sprinklers, smoke-management systems and wider stairwells.
Lululemon cuts full-year outlook amid struggle with 'newness' in its womenswear

Lululemon cuts full-year outlook amid struggle with 'newness' in its womenswear

Lululemon Athletica Inc. cut its full-year outlook Thursday as its CEO admitted the company has grappled with some "missed opportunities" in its womenswear business.
EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

OTTAWA — It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a