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As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

BC NDP housing minister Ravi Kahlon has defended giving nearly one billion dollars of property tax revenue back to B.C. homeowners annually. Critics, meanwhile, are questioning the homeowner grant's necessity.
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B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

Chief Justice Robert Bauman said the change demonstrates the court's commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Teck ordered to pay $2.2M for Columbia River pollution

Teck ordered to pay $2.2M for Columbia River pollution

An investigation found the effluent was caused by an acidic solution leak from the company's fertilizer operations.
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Vancouver’s Thinkific cuts 75 more jobs after losses nearly double

Vancouver’s Thinkific cuts 75 more jobs after losses nearly double

Thinkific reached unicorn status upon IPO but market cap has dropped precipitously since
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'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

Former anti-HST/GST political campaigner turned 'freedom fighter' Salvatore Vetro is hoping to unseat Premier David Eby in his Vancouver-Point Grey riding.
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Bricks-and-mortar retail merges into omnichannel space

Bricks-and-mortar retail merges into omnichannel space

In-person shopping now an essential sector of total retail marketing environment
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Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year: TD report

Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year: TD report

TORONTO — A new report from TD Economics predicts Canada will see the weakest level of home sales since 2001 this year.
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This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

Three natural compounds collected off the B.C. and Newfoundland coasts have been found to have COVID-19-blocking powers in a discovery that could protect against future pandemics.
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The big case for tiny shelters in B.C.

The big case for tiny shelters in B.C.

More communities are investing in tiny shelters as the province looks to create temporary solutions for people experiencing homelessness.
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B.C. to benefit from $19B Canadian pact to buy F-35 fighter jets

B.C. to benefit from $19B Canadian pact to buy F-35 fighter jets

Avcorp and Asco Aerospace's Delta operations are expected to make components for the planes
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