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His son died in a 2021 B.C. crane tragedy. He wants to know why they still happen

“It's insane to me that in this day and age, we're still seeing this stuff happen,” says Chris Vilness, whose son died in 2021 when a crane collapsed in Kelowna.

Feb 27, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >

Ottawa freezes merger notification threshold, funds housing innovation projects

Ottawa is freezing the threshold at which the Competition Bureau must be notified of a merger.

Feb 27, 2024 9:33 AM Read more >

Uncooperative B.C. lawyer suspended for second time in past year

Hearing panel finds lawyer acted in a conflict of interest and improperly borrowed money from a client.

Feb 26, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

B.C.'s minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour

A pay hike in June will raise the minimum hourly wage by 3.9% in line with inflation. Changes to B.C.'s labour laws mean annual increases will now occur automatically.

Feb 26, 2024 5:41 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $10 child care promises stalling out

Federal funding growth of flagship provincial program is exceeding that of BC NDP

Feb 26, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Banking sector worries ease ahead of Q1 results, but relief still a ways off

TORONTO — Stock markets may be hovering around record highs internationally, but Canadian bank shares haven't seen as much momentum as they head into first-quarter earnings results this week.

Feb 26, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

B.C. lawyer disbarred after improper real estate-related trust transaction

Tejinder Singh Dhillon was disbarred from the Law Society of BC on Feb. 20 following a panel ruling.

Feb 24, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Justin Liu of West Vancouver settled with the B.C. Securities Commission ahead of a lengthy hearing; the agreement includes a 10-year ban from securities market participation.

Feb 23, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. homebuilder facing mounting lawsuits over alleged unpaid bills

Okanagan dream homes turning into nightmares?

Feb 23, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown

Passengers booked with Lynx Air were left scrambling to replace cancelled flights after the ultra-low-cost airline announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection. All flights scheduled Monday, Feb.

Feb 23, 2024 2:06 PM Read more >