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Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

The 2025 Regional Housing Needs report paints a stark picture of the need for more homes, especially in the rental and affordable housing sector
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Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Richmond East—Steveston

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Richmond East—Steveston

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election
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Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Richmond Centre—Marpole

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Richmond Centre—Marpole

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election
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Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec
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Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
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Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Regulator defends Indigenous course content after lawyer sues, alleging defamation over Kamloops Indian Residential School claims
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Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.
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B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

Industry association argues weak demand and tariffs will increase vehicle ownership costs
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Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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