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Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act does not apply to reserve land or treaty land unless a First Nation chooses to opt in through an agreement with the province.

Feb 7, 2024 4:06 AM Read more >

BC United leader calls on government to show urgency for embattled wine industry

Industry hammered by cold snaps, Alberta crackdown

Feb 6, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Canadians' views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

New polling shows Canadians' views of the country's biggest trade partner are better under Biden.

Feb 6, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

Conifex loses bid to force BC Hydro to supply power to cryptocurrency mining.

Feb 5, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

North Vancouver man pleads guilty to stealing $1M from investors

The first victim was a personal friend who later urged other friends and family members to invest

Feb 5, 2024 1:44 PM Read more >

Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson is resigning from her cabinet position following her remarks about the origins of Israel.

Feb 5, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Strong IPO interest in the U.S. has yet to spread to B.C.

Amer Sports IPO last week values Vancouver billionaire Chip Wilson’s stake at more than US$1 billion, bodes well for more IPO activity in 2024

Feb 5, 2024 1:39 PM Read more >

B.C.'s West Fraser sells Hinton pulp mill

New British owner plans to invest in new kraft paper machine

Feb 5, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027

OTTAWA — Foreign nationals and companies will be banned from buying residential properties in Canada for an additional two years, the federal finance minister said Sunday, the latest in a raft of measures aimed at addressing housing affordability con

Feb 4, 2024 3:23 PM Read more >

Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

For those in good standing, there is already rigorous screening, annual audits, student-attendance tracking and more, says Pacific Rim College president

Feb 4, 2024 5:06 AM Read more >