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Canada signs on to revised Trans-Pacific Partnership

Canada signs on to revised Trans-Pacific Partnership

Canada has reached an agreement with 10 other nations on a revised Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a move that will likely strengthen Ottawa’s hand in its ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations with Washington.
Telecom price wars push consumer prices down in December

Telecom price wars push consumer prices down in December

B.C. inflation rate cools to 2% in December, says StatsCan
Monkeys cloned by scientists in China: How far are we from cloning humans?

Monkeys cloned by scientists in China: How far are we from cloning humans?

Meet Hua Hua and Zhong Zhong, eight week old monkeys successfully cloned by Chinese scientists.
Vancouver has embraced car-sharing more than any other North American city

Vancouver has embraced car-sharing more than any other North American city

Here in Vancouver we like to share. Specifically, we like to participate in car sharing, and we have a big pool of car share vehicles to prove it. Vancouver also happens to be “the car-sharing capital of North America,” according to a recent study.
This micro 'apartment' could be yours for just $500 in Richmond

This micro 'apartment' could be yours for just $500 in Richmond

Are you looking to rent a cozy room in Richmond with your own privacy that may even have its own separate bathroom? Is your budget under $1000 or even as low as $500 a month? Well, “cozy” takes on new meaning with this 120-square-foot “apartment” --
Snow spotting: Wet flurries in the forecast for Metro Vancouver area

Snow spotting: Wet flurries in the forecast for Metro Vancouver area

While we’ve been getting what feels like an endless dumping of rainfall in Metro Vancouver these past few days, local mountains have been getting it in the form of the colder white stuff.
UFC star to open MMA-inspired gym in Richmond

UFC star to open MMA-inspired gym in Richmond

Michelle Waterson coming to town Saturday to launch B.C.'s third UFC location
Honkin' Mad: Officials pitch driving charges

Honkin' Mad: Officials pitch driving charges

Will drivers accept charges? If so, what will road pricing look like and will it be fair?
Blaze Pizza coming in hot with four Metro Vancouver locations

Blaze Pizza coming in hot with four Metro Vancouver locations

U.S.-based Blaze Pizza has been planning a Canadian expansion for a couple of years, and now the chain has secured four Metro Vancouver locations to set up shop.
Chinese air conditioner giant opens first experience centre in B.C.

Chinese air conditioner giant opens first experience centre in B.C.

Gree, a famous Chinese air conditioner brand, opened its first Western Canadian Gree Product Experience Centre in Richmond last week. The brand focuses on the development of new technology which consumes less energy and is more eco-friendly.