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Canadian telecoms Telus and Bell investing billions in B.C.

Canadian telecoms Telus and Bell investing billions in B.C.

Artificial intelligence data centres will be part of the investment for both companies

Bill 15 is poised to become law. B.C. First Nations leaders say that would be a step back for reconciliation

Despite weeks of growing opposition from First Nations, municipal governments and environmental organizations, B.C.’s controversial Bill 15 is now law.
Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don't think the Canadian government can achieve its target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, as interest in electric vehicle purchases remains largely unchanged from last year.
B.C. housing minister says STR rules won’t be loosened after industry petition

B.C. housing minister says STR rules won’t be loosened after industry petition

Realtor association calls for changes, but Ravi Kahlon says long-term supply is government's priority
Vancouver tech leaders warn B.C. is losing the war for talent

Vancouver tech leaders warn B.C. is losing the war for talent

Executives at Web Summit say high costs and government red tape are driving workers away
Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.
B.C. companies using AI to enable human workforces

B.C. companies using AI to enable human workforces

Tech implementation is on the rise, but the future impact on jobs still remains unclear
Geopolitical tensions clouding Vancouver office market outlook, says expert

Geopolitical tensions clouding Vancouver office market outlook, says expert

Office leasing rebounds in early 2025, but rising costs and global tensions could stall momentum heading into summer
B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Labour Ministry says the province's lowest paid workers are getting a pay bump as of Sunday. It says the minimum wage will increase from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The ministry says the 2.