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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Monday's results come on the heels of big declines Thursday and Friday after Trump announced a sweeping round of global tariffs Wednesday evening, adding fuel to concerns that a recession is on the way.
Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Carney said he would protect workers from U.S. tariffs by building new trade relationships overseas and breaking down inter-provincial trade barriers.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election campaign and trade The federal election heads into its third week with the party leaders trying to pitch themselves as the best person to stand up to Donal
Update: Canada's oil and gas industry received $29.6B in subsidies, financing in 2024, report finds

Update: Canada's oil and gas industry received $29.6B in subsidies, financing in 2024, report finds

The subsidies and financing dwarf the previous years total and come as Ottawa said it would wind down direct financial support for the industry
Downtown Vancouver office vacancy frozen as market shifts, says report

Downtown Vancouver office vacancy frozen as market shifts, says report

Quality inventory remains in high demand, says Cushman researcher
'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank for a second straight day Friday, marking even sharper losses than Thursday as U.S. President Trump's tariffs continue to stir recession fears.
B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

StatCan data reveals biggest gains were felt in province's health-care and technology sectors