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Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife.
Report defends Metro Vancouver board salaries, calls for appointed members

Report defends Metro Vancouver board salaries, calls for appointed members

Deloitte report recommends fewer responsibilities and new board structure instead of pay cuts after cost overruns and tensions mount
Opinion: B.C. is drowning in people but starving for homes

Opinion: B.C. is drowning in people but starving for homes

With record immigration and stagnant construction, housing affordability is collapsing—and policy is making it worse, not better
B.C. municipalities join First Nations in criticism of tariff bills

B.C. municipalities join First Nations in criticism of tariff bills

VICTORIA — Municipal leaders from across British Columbia have joined First Nations to ask the provincial government to withdraw or delay proposed legislation to fast-track major projects in response to U.S. tariffs.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets fall amid debt worries

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets fall amid debt worries

Canada’s main stock index took its biggest tumble in nearly six weeks on Wednesday, while American markets fell even harder under pressure from rising U.S. Treasury yields amid worries about the U.S. government's spiralling debt.
Three-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers

Three-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers

BURNABY — British Columbia's main outpatient lab services provider and the union representing about 1,200 striking workers have reached a deal through binding recommendations from a mediator, ending roughly 10 weeks of strike action.
Suburbs help drive office comeback as Metro Vancouver leasing heats up

Suburbs help drive office comeback as Metro Vancouver leasing heats up

Q1 activity hits pre-pandemic highs with Richmond, Burnaby and Surrey leading the charge while downtown still lags
Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline

Canada Post makes new offers to union ahead of strike deadline

OTTAWA — Canada Post has issued a new set of offers to the union representing postal workers and is pushing for a speedy resolution as the clock ticks down to a possible strike.
Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP's Downtown Eastside reset flames out on the launchpad

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's Downtown Eastside reset flames out on the launchpad

Michael Bryant’s high-paid, low-impact role imploded under secrecy and silence, exposing deeper problems in the BC NDP’s approach to crisis