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Delta gets 'pathetic' response from B.C. minister on dredging

Delta gets 'pathetic' response from B.C. minister on dredging

Some dredging at Ladner Harbour took place late last year with one-time funding previously provided by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
DoorDash imposing new fees in B.C. to off-set higher gig-worker wages

DoorDash imposing new fees in B.C. to off-set higher gig-worker wages

Move follows B.C. government move in September that changed how workers had to be paid
Five years on, B.C.’s DRIPA sits in legal and political crosshairs

Five years on, B.C.’s DRIPA sits in legal and political crosshairs

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act could be amended, experts argue, but some caution an outright repeal would damage reconciliation
B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad vows to 'unleash potential' for Indigenous prosperity

B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad vows to 'unleash potential' for Indigenous prosperity

The federal government has been "absent" and failing to live up to commitments to First Nations on housing and clean water, and a B.C. Conservative government would fix the problems, then send Ottawa the bill, Leader John Rustad said Monday.
Rob Shaw: Campaign tax cuts continue with proposed ‘Eby-bate’ income relief

Rob Shaw: Campaign tax cuts continue with proposed ‘Eby-bate’ income relief

Why it has taken government seven years to table income relief is a fair point of criticism—and one the BC Conservatives are likely to hammer
Opinion: B.C.'s Haida Agreement is both historic and intellectually routine

Opinion: B.C.'s Haida Agreement is both historic and intellectually routine

Legal pluralism is a reality, and the recognition of Haida title is part of that
Rustad wants B.C. Indigenous rights law repealed. Chief sees that as 40-year setback

Rustad wants B.C. Indigenous rights law repealed. Chief sees that as 40-year setback

British Columbia saw a rare unanimous vote in its legislature in October 2019, when members passed a law adopting the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, setting out standards including free, prior and informed consent fo
Indigenous-related capital markets activity set to grow significantly, report says

Indigenous-related capital markets activity set to grow significantly, report says

TORONTO — Canada is poised to see significant growth in Indigenous-related project financing, international credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS said Monday.
Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers call to Canadian businesses

Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers call to Canadian businesses

All levels of society, including the corporate sector, must work together to effect positive change
First Nations developments have long horizons and require rock-solid partnerships, leaders say

First Nations developments have long horizons and require rock-solid partnerships, leaders say

Panel says Indigenous communities and industry allies can learn much from each other