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K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Officials with the K'omoks First Nation and the B.C. and federal governments have signed a draft treaty in a step toward the nation's self-governance.
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Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

RICHMOND, B.C. — A crash of an Air Nootka De Havilland plane on Vancouver Island last year has reopened a debate between the Transportation Safety Board and the federal government over stall warning systems.
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Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Report on 2023 Central Okanagan fires notes need to enhance training, initiatives

Zero loss of life, but disconnect exposed in communication channels
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Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Canadian workers unfazed by rising unemployment as more intend to look for a new job

Recent surveys economic challenges are not stopping more workers from actively looking to change roles.
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Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent in June and economists expect another cut could be in store when it meets Wednesday for its next rate decision.
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Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Rob Shaw: Weak tenancy laws do little to help B.C. landlords battle ‘cuckooing’ criminals

Victoria home goes from family abode to drug den
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Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Recipients include new joint venture between Westport Innovations and Volvo
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For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

A second consecutive term under the Democrats would likely be better for the Canadian economy and for B.C. businesses from a trade perspective
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Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Canada faces urgent questions about trade relations, economic stability and national defence commitments
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Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Economists and market watchers are betting the Bank of Canada will deliver another interest rate cut this week amid mounting evidence that inflation is sustainably easing.
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