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Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Made-in-B.C. breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Engineers develop a new mechanical valve that mimics the performance of tissue valves while offering lifelong durability, with exciting prospects for pediatric patients
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B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.
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Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

MONTREAL — Politics, public opinion and salary hikes south of the border helped push Air Canada toward a deal that secures major wage gains for pilots, experts say.
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Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union says former BC Tree Fruits workers need to be compensated after collapse of co-op

Union demands compensation for workers owed wages and benefits after co-op’s insolvency, while growers benefit from $4M provincial package
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Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

OTTAWA — The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says she will not be publicly identifying parliamentarians suspected by a spy watchdog of meddling in Canadian affairs.
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Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government intervention in certain sectors like transportation.
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Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Where the jobs are now: Sectors hungry for talent and opportunities for graduates

Attention students and grads: These are the sectors hungry for new talent.
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National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

National housing market in 'holding pattern' as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely "stuck in a holding pattern" despite borrowing costs beginning to come down.
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Opinion: Governments must avoid getting caught up in the AI hype generated by Big Tech

Opinion: Governments must avoid getting caught up in the AI hype generated by Big Tech

Statistics Canada’s AI exposure report falls short by ignoring the underlying corporate strategies that truly determine AI’s impact
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Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012, moving to $1.5 million from $1 million, to allow more people to qualify for a mortgage with less than a 20 per cent down payment.
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