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Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb.
BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.
Driver pleads guilty to causing death of two UBC students

Driver pleads guilty to causing death of two UBC students

Tim Carl Robert Goerner was charged with six counts including dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving.
Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

'It's so disappointing we're in this situation,' says CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association.
Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Opinion: Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response

Insights from youth about COVID-19 school closures and youth exclusion from pandemic-related decisions suggest we have an opportunity to improve how we support youths' rights.
Les Leyne: Government ends contract with group allegedly buying drugs on dark web

Les Leyne: Government ends contract with group allegedly buying drugs on dark web

Vancouver Coastal Health had contracted the “Drug Users Liberation Front” to provide street-level support for drug users, such as drug-checking and overdose-prevention training
B.C. tribunal dismisses strata's $30K claim against owner

B.C. tribunal dismisses strata's $30K claim against owner

Collecting legal fees for an unproven or unadmitted bylaw breach unreasonable and unfair, tribunal member says.
Report calling for action on foreign intimidation gets backing from diaspora communities

Report calling for action on foreign intimidation gets backing from diaspora communities

Diaspora community leaders call on government to take concrete action to stop foreign governments from meddling with Canadian lives.
B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

Today's wildfire modelling technology could have helped reduce the impact of Canada's most costly natural disaster.
British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

A new poll shows a majority of British Columbians prefer wild-caught or harvested fish and seafood.