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Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

The BC United leader told Victoria business leaders on Thursday he’s confident the party will win a majority in this fall’s provincial election
China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports in May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations, according to customs data released Friday. Exports jumped 7.
Editorial: Provincial politicians need to decide where loyalties lie

Editorial: Provincial politicians need to decide where loyalties lie

The Oct. 19 provincial election could be one of those rare watershed elections, like the ones in 1941, 1952, 1972, 1991 and 2017.
Are Mayor Ken Sim’s days numbered as chair of Vancouver police board?

Are Mayor Ken Sim’s days numbered as chair of Vancouver police board?

Sim’s office: “The mayor believes that the position of chair may be better served by another individual who can fully dedicate their focus to this important role.”
Silicon Valley spirit growing on Fraser Valley farms

Silicon Valley spirit growing on Fraser Valley farms

B.C.-made agriculture-tech is helping B.C. farms enhance productivity, manage change
Why Vancouver's office market is thriving amid North American struggles

Why Vancouver's office market is thriving amid North American struggles

American tech giants happy to seek talent north of the border
TransLink will raise its fares on July 1. Here's how much you'll be paying

TransLink will raise its fares on July 1. Here's how much you'll be paying

It’s getting (more) expensive to leave the house
Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

The CEOs and executives of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies told a parliamentary committee Thursday that they while they oppose an emissions cap on their sector, they do support carbon pricing as a tool to reduce their industry's enviro
Canada launches coastal flooding alert system

Canada launches coastal flooding alert system

System meant to warn Canadians of high-impact coastal flooding events, give emergency authorities time to prepare. 
LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics Thursday as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference.