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'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

WorkSafeBC says a worker killed at the massive Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was.
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. Gov. Gen.
Vancouver is country’s strongest hotel market, says Avison Young

Vancouver is country’s strongest hotel market, says Avison Young

Commercial real estate firm says city leads in occupancy, daily rates and RevPAR
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S.
B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

B.C.'s legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

VANCOUVER — Cracks in the Opposition B.C. Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity.
B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor
B.C. anticipates solid housing market despite tariffs

B.C. anticipates solid housing market despite tariffs

The Ministry of Finance is forecasting unit sales growth and rising prices in coming years
B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

The two countries reached an in-principle deal on a new version of the decades-old treaty last July, and while officials from both countries pushed for its finalization before Trump took office in January, the treaty's fate remains unsettled.
B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.
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