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Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

After a long campaign by UFCW Local 1518, drivers have cast ballots on certification.
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.
Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels in February topped Canadian major markets for occupancy, room-rates
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

MONTREAL — WestJet has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, sparking a limited backlash from Canadians.
S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks also lower

S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stocks also dropped.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as Nvidia, Tesla and other Big Tech stocks drop

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as Nvidia, Tesla and other Big Tech stocks drop

NEW YORK (AP) — Renewed drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars dragged Wall Street lower. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost an early gain to flip to a loss of 0.
As copper soars to record high, Taseko looks to build B.C.'s next big mine

As copper soars to record high, Taseko looks to build B.C.'s next big mine

New copper mine could add billions to B.C.’s economy, but permitting hurdles remain
Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s top decision makers signalled they likely would have puased the interest rate easing cycle earlier this month if not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States.