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B.C. says it's starting to close 'gaps' in forest carbon accounting after critical audit

B.C. says it's starting to close 'gaps' in forest carbon accounting after critical audit

B.C. has revised forest carbon policy in response to a critical audit, but one expert says the province's efforts to kickstart investment in forest carbon offsets still falls short.
Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

Youth unemployment in July rose to 14.6 per cent, the highest rate since September 2010.
B.C. civil engineer sanctioned over flawed flood hazard report

B.C. civil engineer sanctioned over flawed flood hazard report

The Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. (EGBC) has issued a three-month suspension and financial penalties against an engineer who failed to meet professional standards on a Sea to Sky project.
Former B.C.-based airline, chairman to pay $100K for failure to disclose

Former B.C.-based airline, chairman to pay $100K for failure to disclose

Canada Jetlines Ltd. and its former CEO settle with the B.C. Securities Commission for failing to disclose a terminated aircraft deal.
North Vancouver man gets mom's Lamborghini towed for speeding

North Vancouver man gets mom's Lamborghini towed for speeding

The driver told police he was on his way to a race track when he was busted.
More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often

More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often

The number of Canadians commuting to work rose for the fourth year in a row, a Statistics Canada report said Tuesday, as hybrid workers are increasingly spending more time in the workplace than at home.
Blue-green algae warning issued for Alice Lake

Blue-green algae warning issued for Alice Lake

A familiar summer hazard has returned to a popular B.C. destination. Health officials are once again warning visitors about the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, in the waters of Alice Lake Provincial Park.
Government debt interest costs $2,064 per B.C. resident: think tank

Government debt interest costs $2,064 per B.C. resident: think tank

Fraser Institute warns that growing government debt costs could crowd out social spending.
Rob Shaw: Bremner-Akins bets on middle lane in BC Green leadership race

Rob Shaw: Bremner-Akins bets on middle lane in BC Green leadership race

At just 23, Adam Bremner-Akins is pitching himself as both insider and insurgent. But in a contest defined by protest vs. pragmatism, his blend may be a gamble.
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership

BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the joint public financing of natural resources projects as Ottawa works to boost development and exports to Europe.