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B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after ‘landmark’ mental health decision

Should a lawyer’s mental health struggles be taken under consideration by regulators when there are allegations of professional misconduct? The answer, unequivocally, from three...

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

OTTAWA — The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S.,...

Website creates ‘circular economy’ for B.C. construction

A new online marketplace will allow Vancouver Island businesses to exchange used or excess construction materials with each other, in an effort to reduce...

Hemp insulation makes its way into B.C. homebuilding

As a developer and builder of high-efficiency homes, Karin Eger-Blenk says she is always on the lookout for ways to reduce her company’s carbon footprint. That’s...

National Parks struggling as federal workforce cuts take their toll, former director warns

Visitor traffic to U.S. National Parks is at an all-time high, but former parks directors warns the recent job cuts could spell trouble. ...

Opinion: EV rebates work but B.C. is shutting out the middle class

News recently broke that B.C.’s electric vehicle rebate is under government review, a decision some have tied to the removal of B.C.’s consumer carbon...

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost 6% after China...

How Trump’s tariffs are already impacting Washington – and fears over more impacts to come

From local giants like Amazon, Boeing and Starbucks to small Washington farmers, businesses are bracing for a hit, if they haven't already taken one....

Oregon and Washington push to aid striking workers with benefits

Oregon and Washington lawmakers consider unemployment benefits for striking workers amid labor activism waves. PORTLAND, Ore. — Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are...

B.C. weakens net-zero emissions policy for new LNG terminals

The B.C. government has weakened a policy that required new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the province to produce net-zero emissions by 2030....

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