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Canadian wildfires 'entirely' drove surge in global tree loss in 2023, study says

Canadian wildfires 'entirely' drove surge in global tree loss in 2023, study says

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A global forest study says Canadian wildfires last year were "entirely" to blame for a worldwide surge in tree losses.
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Expect gasoline prices to stay high this summer: Deloitte

Expect gasoline prices to stay high this summer: Deloitte

Expanded Trans Mountain pipeline good news for Alberta oil producers
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Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

A B.C. government labour policy regarding taxpayer-funded projects has undermined competition and added to costs
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Statistics Canada says trade surplus up in February as gold exports hit record high

Statistics Canada says trade surplus up in February as gold exports hit record high

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.4 billion in February as exports of gold hit an all-time high, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the result compared with a revised surplus of $608 million in January.
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New government incentives set to spur mass-timber development in B.C.

New government incentives set to spur mass-timber development in B.C.

With more than 40 per cent of Canadian mass-timber projects already based in the province, B.C. is poised to capture ‘tidal wave’ of interest
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BC Tree Fruits sells site bought for cancelled packing house

BC Tree Fruits sells site bought for cancelled packing house

Property value has risen significantly since 2019 purchase
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Three years after Canada’s landmark investment in child care, three priorities all levels of government should heed

Three years after Canada’s landmark investment in child care, three priorities all levels of government should heed

Three years ago, the federal government announced the multi-billion-dollar Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care plan , with its cornerstone focus on reducing child-care costs to an average of $10 per day for all Canadians by 2025.
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In the news today: NATO at 75, Canada's top spies to testify on foreign interference

In the news today: NATO at 75, Canada's top spies to testify on foreign interference

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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First cruise ship of the year pulls into Ogden Point

First cruise ship of the year pulls into Ogden Point

The Norwegian Bliss cruise ship, which arrived early Wednesday afternoon for a 10-hour stop, was carrying more than 4,000 passengers.
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B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

VICTORIA — British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact a 20 per cent flipping tax on those who sell their home within the first year of ownership.
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