Why Teck’s Trail smelter may hold leverage against Donald Trump’s tariff threat
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly touting that “tariff” is his favorite word, many observers, investors, and foreign government officials hoped that his promises were mere rhetoric, doubting he would actually pursue the tariff-centered protectionist agenda he campaigned on. His recent appearance on “Meet The...
‘Trajectory has accelerated’: B.C.’s online gambling regulation needs attention, say observers
What comes to mind when you hear the words “Sea-Monkey”? “Bowl full of happiness”? Or, “Fool and his money”? For many of us, it was probably our first encounter with the term “caveat emptor”. It was the first time we...
‘A housing revolution’: B.C. family’s unique living arrangement gets international exposure
A small, multi-family housing development in North Delta is attracting international attention, and it could be a model for others who don’t want to live in towers, experts say. Four generations of the same family share a four-home compound that...
Experts urge B.C. to rethink wildfire response as L.A. battles unprecedented fires
As wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California, experts are pointing to critical lessons that British Columbians can learn from the continuing crisis in Los Angeles. Article content Article content The most urgent takeaway: Neither B.C. nor L.A. has...
Vancouver city hall clock back on time after someone noticed it was out of sync
People often complain that one hand of Vancouver city hall is out of sync with the other. In terms of the neon clock at the top of the art deco building, it’s sometimes literal. There are four clock faces atop...
Beloved Vancouver café Aphrodite’s set to close after 20 years
Kitsilano’s Aphrodite’s Organic Café is set to close after more than 20 years in business. The café at 3605 West 4th Ave. will permanently shutter on Feb. 2. The news was shared with “heavy hearts” by the team behind the longtime local...
B.C. crime news: Threat against New Westminster courthouse triggers evacuations | Special prosecutor appointed in...
The New Westminster courthouse and neighbouring Douglas College campus were evacuated late Tuesday morning after police received a threat against the court. Article content Article content Police evacuated the B.C. Supreme Court at 651 Carnarvon St. and asked anyone who...
Unlicensed B.C. midwife charged with manslaughter in Ladysmith newborn’s death
A Vancouver Island woman who has been the subject of injunctions for working as a midwife without being licensed has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a newborn. First responders went to a home in Ladysmith on Dec....
Federal Conservative support increases in B.C. before Trudeau resigns: Poll
Support for the federal Conservatives is on the rise in B.C. and Canada, according to a new poll conducted just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. The Research Co. poll — conducted online from Jan. 3...
Concord Pacific wants to build 5,000 homes on False Creek’s northeast shore, but Vancouver’s viaducts...
Concord Pacific says the advancement of a massive 5,000-home, 12-tower Northeast False Creek development is made possible by Vancouver council’s changes last year to view-protection policies.
