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Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Woodfibre LNG issued a warning for non-compliance by environmental regulator

Company says it is now in compliance and that the warning letter speaks to the first quarter of 2024.
B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Shelter costs increased nationally by 20.6 per cent from 2018 to 2022
B.C. business leaders sound alarm on economic stagnation ahead of election

B.C. business leaders sound alarm on economic stagnation ahead of election

Industry groups call for urgent reforms and economic vision to address affordability crisis
Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals

Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals

NANAIMO, B.C. — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the required consultation period to impose tariffs on more clean energy goods coming from China will begin today.
Bank of Canada governor urges Canada to reduce trade barriers amid supply chain risks

Bank of Canada governor urges Canada to reduce trade barriers amid supply chain risks

Canada needs to seize opportunities to secure its place in the changing global trade landscape, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said.
Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

WASHINGTON — One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government's tax on large foreign digit
BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

VICTORIA — An opposition research file on the "extremism" of the Conservative Party of British Columbia's executive director has been leaked by BC United sources, less than two weeks after the parties' leaders announced a deal to work together in the
Free standardized home designs aim to fast-track housing development in B.C.

Free standardized home designs aim to fast-track housing development in B.C.

Housing ministry's goal is to accelerate small-scale, multi-unit housing projects