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B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

B.C. ski resort utility fined $120K for repeated sewage system failures

Hemlock Utility Services, which serves Sasquatch Mountain Resort, was handed a nearly $120K fine for repeated sewage system failures, including unmonitored discharges into fish-bearing creeks and lacking qualified staff
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — The federal government's major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday to withdraw the power the bill gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act, following weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders.
Kirk LaPointe: Carney and Eby push speed over scrutiny in power-grab legislation

Kirk LaPointe: Carney and Eby push speed over scrutiny in power-grab legislation

Two fast-tracked bills centralize authority, bypass democratic checks and threaten Indigenous consultation under the guise of urgent reform
Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a tariff countermeasure plan Thursday that includes retaliation against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs a month from now.
Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

OTTAWA — Canada won't put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S.
S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite gains in energy stocks

S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite gains in energy stocks

Canada's main stock index ended lower on Thursday as investors continued to chew on the latest interest rate announcement out of the U.S. and the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran conflict. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 53.
B.C. man who took $175K from investors faces criminal charges over order breaches

B.C. man who took $175K from investors faces criminal charges over order breaches

Marcel Anil Rada had been banned from securities industry. He is now alleged to have violated a commission order.
Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW

Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union as negotiations continue with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

Christine Mah admits to unregistered securities sales at RoccaVerde, as BCSC prepares separate hearing involving prominent businessman Arthur Griffiths