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B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

B.C. city penalized $165K says it's getting squeezed by regulation and climate change

The steady stream of environmental penalties come as the City of Prince Rupert says its grappling with aging infrastructure, tight budgets and an increase in rainfall.
Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vacancy rate has tripled over five years, creating favourable conditions for tenants
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

OTTAWA — Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S.
Business, Vancouver International Wine Festival could be hit if B.C. bans U.S. alcohol

Business, Vancouver International Wine Festival could be hit if B.C. bans U.S. alcohol

Vancouver International Wine Festival to launch Feb. 22 with U.S. as the theme region.
Vancouver mayor Ken Sim calls for pause on ‘net new supportive housing’

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim calls for pause on ‘net new supportive housing’

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: “The simple truth is that if we don’t get housing built, that means more people living on the street or in encampments.”
Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

It’s more important than ever to support BC producers and build out capacity wherever possible, said Dix
Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

A special Metro Vancouver meeting lasting three hours produced more back and forth discussion and direction to staff to examine the impact of cutting certain services.
Tech stocks help S&P/TSX composite climb as Trump tariff threats fail to shake market

Tech stocks help S&P/TSX composite climb as Trump tariff threats fail to shake market

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to climb Friday amid tech and financial gains, extending a nearly two-week run as markets bank on averting trauma from tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high as they closed out a second straight winning week. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% on Friday, a day after setting a record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges." Canada Post says it was notified it will receive the $1.