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Geopolitics a higher risk to BC Hydro than climate change: FOI documents

Geopolitics a higher risk to BC Hydro than climate change: FOI documents

Internal records show how the Crown corporation is prioritizing various potential environmental, economic, financial and political issues.
Estimated 400 buildings destroyed this summer by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wildfires

Estimated 400 buildings destroyed this summer by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wildfires

The premier announced a task force Monday to examine the province’s response to this summer’s wildfires.
Province sets sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ rent cap at 3.5% for 2024

Province sets sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ rent cap at 3.5% for 2024

The maximum rental increase is set below the inflation rate for the second year in a row.
Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver’s urban planning might need the touch of an urban ‘economist’

Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver’s urban planning might need the touch of an urban ‘economist’

Urban planner Alain Bertaud, set for speaking engagements in the city this week, argues local pushback against density will be harmful in the long run
Heat pumps outperform gas even in coldest temperatures, finds Canadian researcher

Heat pumps outperform gas even in coldest temperatures, finds Canadian researcher

New study reveals heat pumps outperform gas and resistive heating, even in sub-zero temperatures found across many parts of British Columbia.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 11-15)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 11-15)

From home sales to wholesale trade, and more. Here are the top things to watch for in the coming week.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s business community wants new defence posture for new cold war

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s business community wants new defence posture for new cold war

Business Council of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ warns about cyber threats and 'weaponized' trade
Fast-track Ukrainian skilled workers coming to Prince George, refugee says

Fast-track Ukrainian skilled workers coming to Prince George, refugee says

Michael Pluzhnikov left his home in Kyiv and fled to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to find safe haven for his wife and three children
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s wildfire crisis was forecast, arrived decades sooner than expected

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s wildfire crisis was forecast, arrived decades sooner than expected

This season has smashed records for area burned in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, with wildfires scorching more than 165,000 square kilometres across the country.
Proposed Burnaby City Hall move to Metrotown sparks public backlash

Proposed Burnaby City Hall move to Metrotown sparks public backlash

A ballpark cost of $852 million has raised eyebrows.