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Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook
Lions Bay land now registered in Canadian protected areas database

Lions Bay land now registered in Canadian protected areas database

The 14.64 hectares of municipally protected land at the base of the North Shore mountains has now been registered in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database.
Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

B.C. urged to spend province's advertising dollars in towns like Merritt instead of places like Menlo Park, California.
1 sent to hospital after crash with TransLink bus near Lynn Valley overpass

1 sent to hospital after crash with TransLink bus near Lynn Valley overpass

A car driver suffered minor injuries, police say
Charges laid against man for impersonating North Vancouver police

Charges laid against man for impersonating North Vancouver police

RCMP are offering advice on what to do if you suspect a fake cop has pulled you over
Mario Canseco: Support for political correctness rising in Canada—and the U.S.

Mario Canseco: Support for political correctness rising in Canada—and the U.S.

While Conservative leaders rail against 'woke politics, most voters in Canada and the U.S. continue to support political correctness in public life, according to Research Co. survey
North Vancouver condo owners asking city to upzone their land

North Vancouver condo owners asking city to upzone their land

Past attempts by some owners to sell the aging Cypress Gardens property have failed in court
B.C. recycling rates climb as more paper, plastic products recovered, says report

B.C. recycling rates climb as more paper, plastic products recovered, says report

Not-for-profit organization reports 83.3% recovery rate in 2024, up from 79.6% a year prior.
The bakery that built a following at a top local café is going solo in North Vancouver

The bakery that built a following at a top local café is going solo in North Vancouver

“We’re just having a lot of fun with this concept."
Hijacking a shock for Victoria Flying Club; man charged with terrorism offences

Hijacking a shock for Victoria Flying Club; man charged with terrorism offences

The president of the Victoria Flying Club says the RCMP has asked him to withhold most details of the incident while an investigation is underway.