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Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.

Aug 8, 2023 7:34 PM Read more >

News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking

TORONTO — A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters is calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.

Aug 8, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

OTTAWA — The federal government is to tie billions of dollars in tax credits and grants for provincial electricity projects to progress toward Ottawa's target for an emissions-free electricity grid by 2035.

Aug 8, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

Update: Canada Line track issues resolved, resuming regular service

Track issues caused heavy delays on Tuesday morning

Aug 8, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >

B.C. case exposes corporate ties to Chinese criminal underworld

Hong Kong property developer Yu Shunhui is known for his philanthropy and real estate deals, but there is a darker side to his business. Reporters have discovered that he is behind a company named in a Canadian organized crime case – and they uncovered further ties between Yu and Chinese underworld figures

Aug 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Updated: B.C.’s unionized port workers ratify four-year collective agreement

ILWU Canada members vote 75 per cent in favour of accepting a new contract to end Asia-Pacific Gateway cargo movement disruption and labour uncertainty along the province’s waterfront

Aug 6, 2023 2:12 PM Read more >

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this August

Once again, Canada's top five most expensive markets to rent in this month are all located in Metro Vancouver.

Aug 6, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

80% of B.C. rivers face high to extreme drought

Persistent dry and hot weather pushed Metro Vancouver to enact Level 2 watering restrictions Friday for the first time since 2015.

Aug 4, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Richmond stone business closing down after 24 years

Owner said competition and high costs force the long-time Richmond business to close down

Aug 4, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Telus announces 6,000 job cuts, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus Corp. announced Friday it is cutting 6,000 jobs as it seeks to adapt to a "rapidly transforming industry," saying issues such as regulation and competition have prompted the need to reduce its payroll.

Aug 4, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >