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UBC-educated researcher, Canadian MP testify to U.S. politicians on Chinese interference

UBC-educated researcher, Canadian MP testify to U.S. politicians on Chinese interference

The United States’ Congressional-Executive Commission on China heard testimony on how China interferes in the affairs of foreign states
MLA Banman's bolt from BC United delivers official party status to Conservatives

MLA Banman's bolt from BC United delivers official party status to Conservatives

MLA Bruce Banman announced Wednesday he quit the BC United to join the Conservative Party of B.C.
Architect gets $13M contract to design new Vancouver aquatic centre

Architect gets $13M contract to design new Vancouver aquatic centre

Acting park board GM: "The facade falling off was probably a good wake-up call."
B.C. marks a record number of trades apprenticeships

B.C. marks a record number of trades apprenticeships

More than 40K enrolled in apprenticeship programs in 2022

Housing gap steady as lower incomes expected to offset construction slowdown: CMHC

TORONTO — Canada will be short about 3.5 million homes by the end of the decade compared with what's needed to restore affordability, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Wednesday.
Vancouver-based Spring Activator acquires Future Capital for bigger investment impact

Vancouver-based Spring Activator acquires Future Capital for bigger investment impact

The deal expects to deliver more support for diverse investors and underrepresented founders who are focused on social-impact ventures
Okanagan records driest-ever soil moisture as drought worsens

Okanagan records driest-ever soil moisture as drought worsens

Federal agency has declared 'exceptional drought' conditions
Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Major holes in dike oversight left communities vulnerable before November 2021 disasters: report

Research by CCPA-BC offers insight into how the province oversees and inspects dikes in B.C. in the wake of devastating flooding in 2021
Rob Shaw: Eby's outrage trumps Falcon's caution in response to Chinatown stabbings

Rob Shaw: Eby's outrage trumps Falcon's caution in response to Chinatown stabbings

The BC United leader was cautious, the premier was 'white-hot angry'
Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew

Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to how much they earn fell in the second quarter as disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt and demand for mortgages fell.