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First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation's bid to stop a tailings dam from being raised at the Mount Polley mine site, which suffered a catastrophic dam collapse that spilled millions of litres of waste and water 11 years ago.
Vehicle, business break-ins continue to plummet in Vancouver

Vehicle, business break-ins continue to plummet in Vancouver

Jane Talbot of the DVBIA: 'So while the numbers may reflect fewer reported crimes, we urge caution in interpreting this as systemic change.'
B.C. federal judge avoids removal after failing to disclose complaint

B.C. federal judge avoids removal after failing to disclose complaint

Panel finds claims had no merit but issued Justice Negar Azmudeh a 'public expression of concern' for failure to disclose information
Amazon's bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers' unionization rejected

Amazon's bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers' unionization rejected

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon to overturn an earlier decision that awarded union certification to workers at a facility in Delta, B.C.
S&P/TSX composite trades 350 points higher Wednesday on tech gains

S&P/TSX composite trades 350 points higher Wednesday on tech gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index soared more than 300 points on Wednesday as investors cheered Shopify's quarterly results, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 350.79 points at 27,920.87.
Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

The province wants funding now, permitting reform next and no more favouritism for Ontario and Quebec
US stocks hold steady following more profit reports

US stocks hold steady following more profit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding relatively steady following a mixed set of profit reports from such giants as McDonald’s and The Walt Disney Co. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Wednesday.
Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico to strengthen the countries' relationship, days after the United States hit Canada with higher tariffs.
B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

CEO injured en route to YVR wins court battle over B.C. and Ontario benefits
Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Enbridge, which owns 30 per cent share of the project, has nearly doubled its share of capital costs to US$2.9 billion