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Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

The new regulations prohibit cruise ships from dumping greywater or sewage within three nautical miles of shore.

Jul 2, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

'A public relations strategy': Critics slam B.C.'s recent effort to boost transparency on logging

Forestry companies will be required to create a map of proposed logging operations available for public review. However, environmental groups say many questions remain.

Jul 1, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

B.C. dockworkers set up picket lines at Port of Vancouver terminals

Strike action begins as last-minute negotiations for a new contract between unionized port workers and maritime employers in the province fail to secure a new contract

Jul 1, 2023 10:52 AM Read more >

Highway wildfire closure drives home B.C.'s need to think big about climate measures

The province says it's too early to provide an estimate of the costs associated with the Highway 4 closure.

Jul 1, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.

Jun 30, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

PNE gets $10M in new money from federal government

Pacific National Exhibition operates year-round and is best known for its late-summer fair

Jun 30, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Arnaud Bussieres out as CEO at online-eyewear seller Clearly

Company that last year had more than 200 Metro Vancouver employees has yet to announce successor

Jun 30, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Chinese Canadian Museum set to open on 100th anniversary of Exclusion Act

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim: "The Chinese Canadian Museum will serve as a testament to the endurance, the triumphs, and the immeasurable contributions of Chinese Canadians to our city and our country."

Jun 30, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

'Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing. This week it found out they weren’t,' writes Kirk LaPointe

Jun 30, 2023 11:07 AM Read more >

Spending in Canada on tourism rises thanks to domestic tourists

Foreign visitors share of tourism spending in Canada declined slightly in early 2023, compared with late 2022

Jun 30, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >