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Martini Film Studios takes majority stake in Lighthouse Pictures

B.C.’s Martini Film Studios is expanding its services with the acquisition of Vancouver-based production company Lighthouse Pictures. Martini has acquired a majority stake in...

Health minister says feds still working out the bumps of new dental health care plan

Health Minister Mark Holland knows Canadians have more questions than answers about a new dental care plan the federal government is unveiling this spring....

Auto parts maker Magna International signs strategic partnership with Sanctuary AI

VANCOUVER — Magna International Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with Sanctuary AI for the development of general purpose AI robots for use in...

Two blows to B.C.’s credit status, as S&P cuts rating and Moody’s turns negative

NEW YORK — British Columbia's credit status took a double blow on Tuesday, with S&P downgrading the province due to the risk of "outsize"...

Energy producers say they are prepared, ready for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

CALGARY — Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in...

What’s expected at Japanese PM Kishida’s US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week. He will hold a summit...

Opinion: Western Canada’s supply chains are losing ground—but we can fix that

Canada is a trading nation that relies on our abundance of natural resources and the ability to get our goods to market. Some Canadians...

Sick of extra fees online? It’s drip pricing, and Canadian shoppers are fighting back

VANCOUVER — If you shop online you're likely familiar with the experience — you agree to buy for a certain price, but by the...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada’s AI capacity

MONTREAL — The Liberal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in the upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

The B.C. government has approved a series of regulatory changes it says is designed to improve the experience of people visiting wineries, breweries and...

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