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B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

B.C. saw most climate-influenced heat days in Canada this winter, says report

Climate change doubled the likelihood of elevated temperatures in B.C. over 25 days this winter, finds U.S. group.
KPMG poll says 54 per cent of manufacturers can weather trade war of more than a year

KPMG poll says 54 per cent of manufacturers can weather trade war of more than a year

TORONTO — A new survey says roughly half of domestic manufacturers say they can weather a trade war that lasts more than a year.
Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released Wednesday suggests.
B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. for $30 million in 2018 has failed for a third time to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week's Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event's executive director says.
B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia's geoduck clams, that's a high hurdle, said BC Seafood Alliance executive director Christina Burridge.
Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Canadian telecommunications giant Telus and U.S. artificial intelligence tech heavyweight Nvidia have announced plans to build what they call a "sovereign AI factory" in eastern Quebec.
BC Hydro's April hikes will coincide with loss of credit, leaving bills to jump 12%

BC Hydro's April hikes will coincide with loss of credit, leaving bills to jump 12%

Last year's B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit will expire 15 days after BC Hydro rates jump 3.75 per cent
B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

Vancouver-based U.S. alcohol importer Ashok Fogla says the B.C. government's effort to withdraw American booze from store shelves did not consider pre-purchased inventory
West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager sues former business partners for $1M

West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager sues former business partners for $1M

Sager claims he helped Masimo achieve a binding deal to buy a Vancouver site for a research and development facility but was not fully paid when the deal was terminated.