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Opinion: B.C.’s economy is increasingly reliant on resource products

Opinion: B.C.’s economy is increasingly reliant on resource products

B.C.'s merchandise exports fell to $56.2 billion in 2023, down from a peak of $65 billion in 2022
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B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total

B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping the number of international students at 30 per cent of their total enrolment.
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Energy efficiency in new construction could slow down in Richmond

Energy efficiency in new construction could slow down in Richmond

The provincial timeline for 'step codes' is 2032, and some councillors think Richmond shouldn't speed ahead of this.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up almost 250 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Gains in industrial and technology stocks led Canada's main stock index up more than one per cent on Tuesday, outweighing weakness in energy, while U.S. stock markets also rose, led by a rally on the Dow.
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Burnaby roofing company gets sixth WorkSafeBC fine for improper fall protection

Burnaby roofing company gets sixth WorkSafeBC fine for improper fall protection

Abian Roofing, owned by Burnaby's Chuan Qiang Shi, has been fined $20,000 for workers at a Chilliwack worksite not using proper fall protection.
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Building a personal brand, even if your employer doesn’t want you to

Building a personal brand, even if your employer doesn’t want you to

Personal brands on social media provide benefits for individuals and corporations, but not every employer is on board with letting their staff stand out
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B.C. city wants housing plan disclosure order quashed

B.C. city wants housing plan disclosure order quashed

A freedom of information request sought information on a wide range of housing data covering November 2019 to July 15, 2021.
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Investment regulator imposed $14M in enforcement penalties in latest fiscal year

Investment regulator imposed $14M in enforcement penalties in latest fiscal year

TORONTO — Canada's investment product regulator says it imposed more than $14 million in fines and other financial enforcements in its last fiscal year.
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Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Meeting set for tomorrow was scheduled before employer knew of strike, representative says
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Worksafe offers heat stress warning

Worksafe offers heat stress warning

As temperatures rise to potentially record highs this week Worksafe offers some words of warning about heat stress – how to avoid it and what to do to keep workers safe in the extreme heat.
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