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North Island-Powell River candidate pitches green affordability fix

North Island-Powell River candidate pitches green affordability fix

Jessica Wegg pursues representing riding as MP for second time
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy. The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.
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WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

RICHMOND — WorkSafeBC is urging builders to take steps to prevent workers from falling on construction sites after more than 1,000 injuries were reported in the province last year.
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BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

VICTORIA — A public health advocacy group is urging the British Columbia government to end a contract with an American company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services.
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Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

Green Party co-leader says removal from leaders' debates is 'undemocratic'

OTTAWA — The stage will look different than originally planned Wednesday night, when Canada's major party leaders square off in the first of two nationally televised debates. Instead of five podiums on the stage, there will now only be four.
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Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

At a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, candidates for the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP spar over how to deal with Trump
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Rate hold means status quo for Canada's struggling housing market: experts

Rate hold means status quo for Canada's struggling housing market: experts

TORONTO — Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points as the price of oil climbed, while U.S. markets fell in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 118.68 points at 24,186.61.
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Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started kicking in.
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Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

With senior officials abruptly gone and grief counsellors brought in, the province insists it’s 'right-sizing' amid spiralling debt
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