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Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

OTTAWA — The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others.
Vancouver natural gas leads North American cities in toxic benzene

Vancouver natural gas leads North American cities in toxic benzene

Long-term exposure to benzene has been found to cause blood cancers like leukemia.
Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canadian border workers says they will begin job action Friday afternoon if no deal is reached by then.
Flair Airlines CEO to retire from low-cost carrier this summer

Flair Airlines CEO to retire from low-cost carrier this summer

Flair Airlines chief executive Stephen Jones will be stepping down this summer after nearly four years at the helm of the discount carrier.
Collaboration key as network of Victoria buildings leads B.C. in sustainability push

Collaboration key as network of Victoria buildings leads B.C. in sustainability push

More than 40 buildings in Greater Victoria promise to cut emissions in half by 2030
New Car Dealers Association of BC appoints first female board chair

New Car Dealers Association of BC appoints first female board chair

Electric vehicle sales targets, new luxury car tax threshold top new board’s advocacy list
Richmond Hospital project cost doubles to $1.9B

Richmond Hospital project cost doubles to $1.9B

The Yurkovich Tower construction project is expected to begin in 2026.
Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

A new public memorial of the Tiananmen Square massacre on City of Vancouver land has support from city councillor Lenny Zhou, who will mark the event's 35th anniversary at David Lam Park on Tuesday.
Federal NDP want a price cap on grocery store staples; Liberals say it won't work

Federal NDP want a price cap on grocery store staples; Liberals say it won't work

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves.
WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new fare category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks travellers once took for granted.