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B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

More should be spent on prevention and mitigation, including FireSmart initiatives, says wildfire researcher.
London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown

RICHMOND, B.C. — London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month. The Richmond, B.C.
Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

VANCOUVER — Another barge went adrift in Vancouver's English Bay, prompting a quick response from the Canadian Coast Guard. A spokeswoman for the agency says it received the report around 2:30 p.m.
Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

In the time Canada took to build one LNG plant, the U.S. built seven, approved 20
How Vancouver tech firm PhotoSat is enabling armchair prospecting

How Vancouver tech firm PhotoSat is enabling armchair prospecting

Data-backed alteration mineral maps allow exploration companies to refine searches
B.C. tourism economy blooms as spring arrives

B.C. tourism economy blooms as spring arrives

Demand for travel, accommodation and events picks up in May through September.
Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Infestation could cripple tourism and infrastructure, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
UBC president says endowment fund doesn't directly own stocks targeted by protesters

UBC president says endowment fund doesn't directly own stocks targeted by protesters

VANCOUVER — The president of the University of British Columbia says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment on the Vancouver campus.
Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani tried to play down suggestions Tuesday that a proposed new sabotage offence would allow authorities to stifle dissent by dismantling rail blockades or breaking up pipeline protests.
Industry sells workers on ag jobs

Industry sells workers on ag jobs

Online careers posting board used to list job vacancies.