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Canadian billionaires: Here are the 41 richest people in Canada in 2019

CEOWORLD Magazine has identified the richest people in Canada for its annual Canada Rich List Index, and the list includes 41 billionaires.

Nov 19, 2019 4:27 AM Read more >

B.C. introduces gas price transparency law forcing companies to reveal data

VICTORIA — It's time to reveal to drivers in British Columbia how the price of gasoline is set, says provincial cabinet minister Bruce Ralston.

Nov 19, 2019 4:20 AM Read more >

SD48 Brief: Slight increase for top earners in the Sea to Sky School District

Supt. Lisa McCullough, who was recently awarded the Premier's Award for Education Excellence for District Leadership, was the highest earner in the school district again this year with a total compensation of $237,701 for the 2018/19 school year.

Nov 19, 2019 4:16 AM Read more >

Canadian universities encourage exchange students in Hong Kong to head home

Some Canadian universities are urging their exchange students in Hong Kong to consider returning home as the semi-autonomous Chinese territory is beset by escalating violence between government officials and pro-democracy protesters.

Nov 19, 2019 4:10 AM Read more >

B.C. will require gas companies to reveal how prices are set

The provincial government has introduced legislation to get to the bottom of just how oil and gas companies set pump prices.

Nov 19, 2019 4:07 AM Read more >

Burnaby to spend $170,000 removing hidden BMX park, possible contaminant

Remediation company found potential signs of a spray-on insulator in conservation area

Nov 19, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Thousands of CN Railway workers have gone on strike

About 3,200 Canadian National Railway conductors, trainpersons and yard workers are on strike after the union and company failed to reach a deal by the midnight deadline.

Nov 19, 2019 3:57 AM Read more >

Trans Mountain received $320M in government subsidies in first half 2019: report

VANCOUVER — The Trans Mountain pipeline received $320 million in subsidies from the Canadian and Alberta governments in the first half of 2019, says a new report by an economic institute that analyzes environmental issues.

Nov 19, 2019 2:12 AM Read more >

Squamish Constellation Festival announces return to the field this July

Earlybird tickets on sale Nov. 21

Nov 18, 2019 5:44 AM Read more >

B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds

Birds ingest lead when scavenging carcasses, expert says

Nov 18, 2019 3:30 AM Read more >