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Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

Canada's market watchdog needs overhaul to target 'greenwashing,' say groups

As the federal government is currently looking to modernize competition policy in Canada, several groups say combating greenwashing should be at the top of their list.
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B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

B.C. to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour, matches 6.9 per cent inflation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minimum wage will increase to $16.75 an hour, a boost that the government says would fulfil a promise to tie the benchmark pay level to inflation. The new minimum wage is to kick in on June 1, representing a 6.
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions 'short notice' for minimum wage increase

Richmond Chamber of Commerce questions 'short notice' for minimum wage increase

Businesses have had “lots of warning”: advocate
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Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

Victim of alleged terrorist attack on B.C. bus had no idea of motive: brother-in-law

SURREY, B.C. — The brother-in-law of a man whose throat was slashed Saturday on a bus in Surrey, B.C., says the assailant gave no indication of his motive during an attack that RCMP allege was an act of terrorism.
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Column: What to expect at Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023

Column: What to expect at Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023

Seminars and dinners are held throughout the festival.
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Richmond man sentenced to one year in community for purse theft, B&E

Richmond man sentenced to one year in community for purse theft, B&E

Li Fu Alex Ni will have to pay $5,000 restitution to two businesses.
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Richmond football community stunned by SFU decision

Richmond football community stunned by SFU decision

Sports wall of famer Bruce Haddow and Richmod minor football president both bewildered by call to axe varsity program
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New Hawaiian joint to open in Steveston Village

New Hawaiian joint to open in Steveston Village

The Aloha Hawaiian Grill is taking over the old Chicko Chicken on Bayview Street
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How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

How B.C. politicians aim to create more certainty for developers

Housing minister expands on new BC Builds program, plans to digitize permitting processes
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Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver says seasonal watering regulations will be rolled out May 1, and that due to "variable weather patterns due to climate change" the region can't always count on rainfall to fill its reservoirs.
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