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Immigration rule changes needed to stop jobs-for-sale scam, experts say

Immigration rule changes needed to stop jobs-for-sale scam, experts say

Conservative immigration critic planning to present a motion to the Commons immigration committee when Parliament returns from its March break proposing MPs study the problem
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BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Hydro gets green light to issue new power call for more clean electricity.
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Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada brushed off questions about rate cuts as it held its policy rate at five per cent, arguing inflation is still too high to justify lower borrowing costs.
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B.C. farmers' markets contributed $233M to economy, says study

B.C. farmers' markets contributed $233M to economy, says study

B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets says sales, visits have surged between 2022 and 2023
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Carson Binda: B.C.’s provincial deficit is set to be the largest on record

Carson Binda: B.C.’s provincial deficit is set to be the largest on record

The province's debt-to-revenue ratio is set to soar to a staggering 151.2 per cent by 2026-27.
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B.C. minister defends secrecy over World Cup costs, cites business interests

B.C. minister defends secrecy over World Cup costs, cites business interests

Lana Popham testified at a budget estimate hearing at the provincial legislature
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Major tunnel projects secure Metro Vancouver's water supply

Major tunnel projects secure Metro Vancouver's water supply

Engineering water tunnels is as vital for region as ones for transportation.
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Surrey's tech hub gets housing boost from private partnership

Surrey's tech hub gets housing boost from private partnership

First time a residential component is included in Surrey's health and tech district
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B.C. opens up cannabis patios, sparking tourism hopes

B.C. opens up cannabis patios, sparking tourism hopes

Provincial changes to allow more cannabis consumption spaces leave B.C. stores looking forward to industry growth
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Discount-price condos were to be sold only to first-time buyers; 13 sued for buying when they didn't qualify

Discount-price condos were to be sold only to first-time buyers; 13 sued for buying when they didn't qualify

Civil suits filed by B.C. Housing allege 13 of the units at Vivid at the Yates on Johnson Street went to people who already owned property, or who rented out their units instead of living in them.
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