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Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Spectacular Okanagan winery for sale for same price as a Vancouver mansion

Spectacular Okanagan winery for sale for same price as a Vancouver mansion

$1 million has already been shaved off the asking price.
Vancouver fashion chain Kit and Ace enjoys renaissance under Unity Brands

Vancouver fashion chain Kit and Ace enjoys renaissance under Unity Brands

Ten-year-old fashion retailer grew to 61 stores globally, retrenched to four and now has nine
'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

TransLink says it is facing a $600-million fiscal cliff in 2026 and without sustainable funding it will cut services that will cost each household, on average, $1,000 annually.
Why BC Ferries can never build ferries in B.C.

Why BC Ferries can never build ferries in B.C.

Seaspan rejects BC Ferries' request for proposals to build new ferries
Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Donnelly Group owns 11 Vancouver pubs, including Ballyhoo, Lamplighter and Three Brits, as well as five in Toronto
Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap

Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap

A total of 68,639 units began construction, the second strongest figure since 1990. However, the rate of housing starts per capita meant activity was around the historical average and not enough "to reduce the existing supply gap and improve affordability for Canadians."
National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said Thursday it has received the Competition Bureau's clearance for the deal.
BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

Policies designed to fully electrify LNG production in the province would be abandoned.
Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

With Taiwan dominating the global semiconductor market, Canada must strengthen ties to stay competitive