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Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

OTTAWA — Prominent business groups are backtracking their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
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Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high, officials warned Thursday.
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What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first approved in Canada in Feb. 2021, and authorization for it was cancelled in Dec. 2023.
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London Drugs president warns that cyber attackers 'constantly probing for weaknesses'

London Drugs president warns that cyber attackers 'constantly probing for weaknesses'

RICHMOND, B.C.
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Competition Bureau to launch market study into airline sector

Competition Bureau to launch market study into airline sector

OTTAWA — Canada's Competition Bureau says it will begin a market study focused on the Canadian airline sector. It will look into the state of competition in the airline industry and how governments can make improvements.
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Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus Corp. plans to invest $73 billion to bolster its networks over the next five years, chief executive Darren Entwistle announced Thursday at the telecommunications company's annual general meeting.
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High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

Government spending on an improved reservation website has reduced camper frustration.
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B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

Ascot Resource's mine to employ up to 250 people, targets full production by July
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B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby

B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said late Wednesday that the province had identified "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" involving government networks.
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New investment agreement expected to boost B.C.-Taiwan partnerships

New investment agreement expected to boost B.C.-Taiwan partnerships

Canada accounted for 0.1 per cent of the foreign investment in Taiwan over the past 10 years
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