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BC Hydro's challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war

BC Hydro's challenge: Powering province through surging demand, drought and trade war

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility is facing transformational challenges of drought, rising costs and a trade war with the United States as it works to meet electricity demand that's surging after two decades of relative stability.
B.C. pushes ahead with short-term rental crackdown despite tourism warnings

B.C. pushes ahead with short-term rental crackdown despite tourism warnings

Summer travel surge looms as new rules force Airbnb and Vrbo to delist unregistered units starting next month
Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Canadian Tire said Thursday that it will pay $30 million for intellectual property belonging to the retailer, which is Canada's oldest company.
B.C. mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

B.C. mining sector calls for streamlined permitting

MABC projects $90B in short-term economic activity from mines under construction
Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Passwords for even trivial accounts such as Netflix matter. Every little piece of information — your name, phone number, email can be used to gain access to other details.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says new cabinet will act with 'urgency and determination'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.
B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

Strong year still expected for local operators, despite Canada-U.S. tensions.
Hudson's Bay creditor protection extended until July 31

Hudson's Bay creditor protection extended until July 31

TORONTO — An Ontario court has extended Hudson’s Bay’s reprieve from the hundreds of businesses it owes money until the end of July.
Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney's cabinet sworn in

Key portfolios for business community to watch as Carney's cabinet sworn in

Canada's business community will be monitoring files across various portfolios after Tuesday's swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet.
Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere

Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere

Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an "elbows up" attitude over the trade war has Canadians pulling back. Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S.