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Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed higher Wednesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed, hovering around recent highs reached in the wake of the presidential election.
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Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Canada, other provinces outperforming B.C.
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Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Government backtracks on post-pandemic surge in immigration amid public disapproval
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These workers are digging Metro Vancouver's longest water tunnel — under the Fraser River

These workers are digging Metro Vancouver's longest water tunnel — under the Fraser River

A subterranean water pipeline passing under the Fraser River aims to secure Metro Vancouver's water supply, even after a major earthquake.
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Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season

B.C.'s new opposition MLAs were to be sworn in during two ceremonies in Victoria on Tuesday.
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Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.
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Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65

VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were New Democrats deep down but they just didn't know it yet.
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Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Artist’s three December concerts at BC Place fuel sales for local hotels, restaurants and retailers
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Sanctuary AI co-founder Geordie Rose steps down as CEO

Sanctuary AI co-founder Geordie Rose steps down as CEO

Vancouver company best known for developing human-like robots
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Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers posed by artificial intelligence technology.
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