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Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Despite recognizing B.C.’s role as Canada’s economic gateway to the Asia-Pacific, the policy direction of government’s new cabinet under Premier David Eby appears to come up short in supporting that recognition with substance, one observer said.
Early Chinese New Year threatens further transpacific supply chain disruption

Early Chinese New Year threatens further transpacific supply chain disruption

2023 Spring Festival celebrations and factory closures will extend annual manufacturing shutdowns in China
Home prices in Q4 down year-over-year, first decline since end of 2008: report

Home prices in Q4 down year-over-year, first decline since end of 2008: report

TORONTO — A report by Royal LePage says the median price of a home in Canada in the fourth quarter of 2022 posted the first year-over-year decline since the end of 2008 during the financial crisis.
B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

B.C.’s gig workers brace for bumpy ride in 2023

Slowing economy expected to reduce the demand for contractor-freelancer work
B.C. creates $500 million fund to buy old rental buildings and protect tenants

B.C. creates $500 million fund to buy old rental buildings and protect tenants

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it will save rental homes and protect tenants from "housing speculators and profiteers" with the creation of a half-a-billion-dollar Rental Protection Fund.
Pulp line at Prince George Pulp and Paper closing permanently

Pulp line at Prince George Pulp and Paper closing permanently

The closure is expected to result in roughly 300 jobs being eliminated.
Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

Falcon takes aim at NDP handling of Massey Tunnel, business environment

"I'm not a super emotional person, but I get very angry at this discussion," Kevin Falcon said of the Massey Tunnel debate.
As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

As B.C. homeowner grant approaches $1B, critics call for its end

BC NDP housing minister Ravi Kahlon has defended giving nearly one billion dollars of property tax revenue back to B.C. homeowners annually. Critics, meanwhile, are questioning the homeowner grant's necessity.
B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

B.C. Court of Appeal hearings go online

Chief Justice Robert Bauman said the change demonstrates the court's commitment to transparency and accountability.
Teck ordered to pay $2.2M for Columbia River pollution

Teck ordered to pay $2.2M for Columbia River pollution

An investigation found the effluent was caused by an acidic solution leak from the company's fertilizer operations.
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