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Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

A city councillor wants to soften the impact of development-induced displacement in Burnaby by increasing tenant protections.
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CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

Employees at Canada's two biggest railways have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in three weeks if they are unable to reach new deals on contract demands. About 6,000 employees at Canadian National Railway Co.
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B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

The proverbial 'Bank of Mom and Dad' is strongest in B.C. and appears to be buoyed by foreign-derived income, a Statistics Canada report reveals.
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Vancouver council considers 'modifying' moratorium on gambling expansion

Vancouver council considers 'modifying' moratorium on gambling expansion

Parq Casino, Hastings Racecourse interested in increasing slots, table games.
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B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees

B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees

VICTORIA — British Columbia's hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed up the process of finding places to stay for emergency evacuees.
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How Dan-D Foods founder went from Vietnam refugee to Canada’s ‘Cashew King’

How Dan-D Foods founder went from Vietnam refugee to Canada’s ‘Cashew King’

Dan On says mixing Asian and Canadian business practices and values was key to success
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B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, while expanding an incentive program to dozens more rural communities. Health Minister Adrian Dix says $155.
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Saks says drug criminalization decision 'urgent', B.C. says feds have all they need

Saks says drug criminalization decision 'urgent', B.C. says feds have all they need

OTTAWA — Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks said she needs more information before prohibiting public use of illicit drugs again in British Columbia, but the province says she already has everything she needs. The B.C.
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Vancouver's Netskrt Systems raises $10M for high-def streaming expansion

Vancouver's Netskrt Systems raises $10M for high-def streaming expansion

Netskrt aims to broaden its innovative streaming technology to new markets globally
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B.C.’s ZEV targets unrealistic: Energy Futures Institute

B.C.’s ZEV targets unrealistic: Energy Futures Institute

Four million EVs in B.C. would require $1.8 billion for new chargers, two more Site C dams, report warns
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