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Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan

OTTAWA — Population growth in Canada slowed slightly in the last quarter of the year as the government made efforts to reduce temporary migration into the country, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday.
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Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Anxiety persists as owners watch to see how parties tackle ongoing vandalism and harm
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Opinion: B.C. building permits soar as Vancouver shifts into buyers’ market

Opinion: B.C. building permits soar as Vancouver shifts into buyers’ market

Expect slow but steady market conditions to continue through much of the fourth quarter
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View Royal tenants win battle over $130-a-month rent increase

View Royal tenants win battle over $130-a-month rent increase

The Residential Tenancy Branch dismissed landlord Killam REIT's application for the rent hike.
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Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

The minimum number of parking spaces required for housing projects of fewer than 12 units will be reduced to one stall per unit.
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B.C. residents blame addiction and mental health for public safety decline, says survey

B.C. residents blame addiction and mental health for public safety decline, says survey

Residents reveal overwhelming support for involuntary treatment and stricter crime measures
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B.C. NDP releases mining support plan

B.C. NDP releases mining support plan

NDP pledges guaranteed permitting timelines for critical mineral mines
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Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
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Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

Picket lines go up in 'high leverage' strike at six Metro Vancouver grain terminals

VANCOUVER — Grain terminal workers picked a "high leverage moment" to go on strike in Metro Vancouver as farmers in Western Canada have an abundance of product to move for export, a food economics and supply chain expert says.
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B.C. Conservatives vow to bolster mining, exploration

B.C. Conservatives vow to bolster mining, exploration

Conservatives pledge review of regulations with the aim of streamlining permitting
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