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B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining — 'a violation of international law,' says United Nations

B.C. company to seek U.S. approval for deep sea mining — 'a violation of international law,' says United Nations

Head of United Nations seabed authority warns unilateral action would violate international law and undermine multilateral efforts to govern the world's oceans.
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B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

British Columbia's government was fast-tracking the end of its consumer carbon tax on Monday, in time for the lifting of the federal equivalent the next day, with Premier David Eby saying consumers should expect immediate price relief at gas pumps.
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B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner: 'This isn’t about shaming officers in any way.'
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Well Health shares plunge as U.S. investigates billing practices

Well Health shares plunge as U.S. investigates billing practices

Company plans to acquire controlling stake in Healwell AI, spinoff its technology division as patient visits sit at all-time high
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White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S.
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Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
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Study challenges claims foreign buyer taxes are racist

Study challenges claims foreign buyer taxes are racist

Three housing analysts who raised alarms of foreign capital in Vancouver's housing market are now signalling caution against an apparent neoliberal "growth machine" that wants to label such concerns as racist
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Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, TSB report says

Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, TSB report says

CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board says a fiery collision between two Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight trains in British Columbia last year highlights the need for "physical defences" to prevent crashes.
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AP Source: Rogers to retain Canadian NHL rights with 12-year, US$7.7-billion deal

AP Source: Rogers to retain Canadian NHL rights with 12-year, US$7.7-billion deal

TORONTO — The NHL and Rogers have agreed to a new 12-year Canadian broadcasting deal worth US$7.7 billion, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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