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Series of failures at B.C. dry dock damaged Canada’s most advanced submarine

Series of failures at B.C. dry dock damaged Canada’s most advanced submarine

Errors, missing parts, worker stress and time pressure led to a costly incident at Victoria Shipyards, where the military vessel spent years undergoing repairs
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Customer satisfaction with banks up slightly from last year: J.D. Power survey

Customer satisfaction with banks up slightly from last year: J.D. Power survey

Consumers appear to be slightly more satisfied with the financial advice and guidance they received from their banks compared with last year, a new J.D. Power survey shows.
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Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Metro Vancouver weighs overhaul of developer fees amid industry pushback

Regional district contemplating changes to development cost charge categories and definitions
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National Bank sues Joseph Richard Group principals for $16M each

National Bank sues Joseph Richard Group principals for $16M each

Ryan Moreno and Andre Bourque were hit with the lawsuits for allegedly personally guaranteeing corporate loans and credit
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B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced

B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced

TORONTO — A B.C.
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StatCan says two-bedroom asking rents highest in Vancouver in Q1

StatCan says two-bedroom asking rents highest in Vancouver in Q1

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Vancouver saw the highest average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the first quarter. The average asking price in B.C.
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B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

The appeal ruling said Fred Sharp tried to use expert evidence to show he wasn't "validly" notified of the U.S. judgment.
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B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

But cancelled energy projects, trade risks may still threaten long-term growth in a resource-reliant economy
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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
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Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Move comes a few months after parting ways with former CEO Anthony Kiendl, and six months after scuttling plans for a $600-million new gallery
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