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Oil begins moving on $34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

CALGARY — Canada's energy sector as well as the country's main oil-producing province celebrated Wednesday as the long-awaited $34-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion officially came online. Crown corporation Trans Mountain Corp.

May 1, 2024 12:34 PM Read more >

'How have they not sorted it out yet?': Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores closed for 4th day

The Canadian retailer discovered the "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

May 1, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Loblaw CEO 'cautiously optimistic' about grocery code of conduct

Loblaw Cos. Ltd.'s new chief executive said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will be able to come to an agreement on the grocery code of conduct.

May 1, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Good jobs for workers, good times for students and retirees drive housing demand

May 1, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

B.C. investment advisor who defrauded retired couple of $285K banned, fined $310K

A former investment advisor for Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. has been fined $310,000 by Canada's mutual fund regulator.

May 1, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line

May 1, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.

Apr 30, 2024 5:51 PM Read more >

B.C. residents more likely to work in retirement than other Canadians, says report

Inflation, rising costs putting pressure on seniors.

Apr 30, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1

CALGARY — The long-awaited Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is complete and the Canada Energy Regulator has given the go-ahead for the project to open.

Apr 30, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

Canadian cannabis stocks spike as U.S. reportedly set to reclassify marijuana

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis stocks soared Tuesday afternoon after The Associated Press reported the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Canopy Growth Corp. closed up 80 per cent at $20.

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