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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
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Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology.
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Retailers are in trouble and there's more to come: insolvency, restructuring experts

Retailers are in trouble and there's more to come: insolvency, restructuring experts

The fall of Hudson's Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada may give the impression that one of the hottest trends this year is the distressed look, but retail and insolvency experts say the company's demise is part of a now-annual pitter-patter they expec
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B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson's Bay leases: court documents

B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson's Bay leases: court documents

The B.C. mall owner hoping to buy dozens of Hudson's Bay leases has offered $6 million to take over three locations in malls that she owns, describing it as just the beginning of a new department store empire.
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Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Big Sisters urges business leaders to invest in the next generation, citing lifelong impacts for youth and economic resilience for B.C.
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B.C. retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

B.C. retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

HBC’s demise, new market entrants, tech adoption, 'Buy Canadian' efforts among key shifts
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Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn't yet quite know what they'll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday.
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16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them. 
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Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine

Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine

Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the B.C. government to extend the life of the Highland Valley Copper Mine.
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Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Assaults, robberies drop in first three months of 2025 when compared to same period in 2024
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