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Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Report estimates conversion costs at $800,000 per restaurant.
Residential mortgage debt hits $2.16 trillion amid slowest growth in 23 years: CMHC

Residential mortgage debt hits $2.16 trillion amid slowest growth in 23 years: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the country’s total residential mortgage debt totalled $2.16 trillion as of February this year, up 3.4 per cent year-over-year and representing the slowest growth in 23 years.
WorkSafeBC, police investigating workplace death in Belcarra

WorkSafeBC, police investigating workplace death in Belcarra

Police say the incident took place at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 near Belcarra Bay Road and Salish Road.
Black-owned business program gives owners a shot at government, corporate contracts

Black-owned business program gives owners a shot at government, corporate contracts

VANCOUVER — Governments and corporations in Canada spend billions each year procuring products and services, but Jackee Kasandy says that historically barely any has gone to businesses owned by Black people, and she wants that to change.
B.C. Ferries seeks offers for dismantling of four retired vessels

B.C. Ferries seeks offers for dismantling of four retired vessels

Queen of Burnaby, Mayne Queen, Bowen Queen and Powell River Queen are listed in the corporation’s request for proposals.
Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

But Biden's presidency seen as slightly better by Canadians since 2020, says new Research Co. polling
More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards: TransUnion

More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards: TransUnion

A new report suggests an increasing number of Canadians are seeing their credit card balances balloon as the cost-of-living crisis and higher interest rates eat into household budgets.
Ads promoting B.C. gas slammed by watchdog as 'greenwashing' but kept running

Ads promoting B.C. gas slammed by watchdog as 'greenwashing' but kept running

The ads from the Canada Action Coalition breached five clauses of Canada's code for advertising standards. Among other things, the ads were found to be inaccurate and deceptive.
ICBC won't have to lift cap on payments ahead of trial, faces class-action claim

ICBC won't have to lift cap on payments ahead of trial, faces class-action claim

The provincial government passed a law allowing ICBC to cap disbursements in motor vehicle injury claims but the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia is arguing doing so is unconstitutional.
There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

43% of parents with young children said they had to wait more than six months to get a spot; 88 per cent said they still want access to $10-a-day child care.