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B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been grappling with high winds and heavy turbulence in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires, as Canadians with homes in the area are forced to flee
Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

OTTAWA — Some Liberal MPs are pressing Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to change his mind and run for the party leadership. LeBlanc bowed out of the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday before it even kicked off.
DP World, Gemini Cooperation partnership set to boost container traffic at Vancouver port

DP World, Gemini Cooperation partnership set to boost container traffic at Vancouver port

The partnership will increase the Port of Vancouver's container traffic to over one million annually, with a 90 per cent on time arrival
'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian professionals expect raises, but employers lack funds.
Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Funds will drive clinical trial for bioprinted tissue and expand AI-driven therapeutic technologies
Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
Bank CEO worries shift to political uncertainty as mortgage risks ease

Bank CEO worries shift to political uncertainty as mortgage risks ease

TORONTO — The heads of Canada's biggest banks are finally seeing risks around mortgage renewals easing, only for worries about tariffs and political uncertainty to take their place.
Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

B.C. Premier David Eby outlines plan to address tariff threat but mum on addressing the root of that threat, namely U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns over border security, fentanyl and organized crime.
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