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Committee calls for B.C. taxi, ride-hailing industry to improve disabled access

Committee calls for B.C. taxi, ride-hailing industry to improve disabled access

VICTORIA — A B.C. legislature committee looking into taxi and ride-hailing services has issued recommendations, including measures to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and services in small and rural communities.
Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

Start of wildfire season better than last year, but risk is high as drought continues

OTTAWA — The start to wildfire season has been far less dramatic than it was last year but the risk of hot, dry weather and severe fires remains high, officials warned Thursday.
Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

OTTAWA — Prominent business groups have backtracked their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Median monthly payment to increase by more than 60% for those with a variable rate mortgage, central bank report says
B.C. cyber attack: Minister says police probing bid to breach government systems

B.C. cyber attack: Minister says police probing bid to breach government systems

VICTORIA — Police are involved in the investigation into a sophisticated attempt to breach protected British Columbia government information systems, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday. But Farnworth, who is also B.C.
Competition Bureau to launch market study of Canadian airline sector

Competition Bureau to launch market study of Canadian airline sector

OTTAWA — Canada's Competition Bureau says it will begin a market study focused on the Canadian airline sector. It will look into the state of competition in the airline industry and how governments can make improvements.
What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

What Canadians need to know about AstraZeneca withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first approved in Canada in Feb. 2021, and authorization for it was cancelled in Dec. 2023.
Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus bolsters network investments, raises quarterly dividend as Q1 profit down

Telus Corp. plans to invest $73 billion to bolster its networks over the next five years, chief executive Darren Entwistle announced Thursday at the telecommunications company's annual general meeting.
High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

High B.C. hotel prices could fuel resurgence in camping

Government spending on an improved reservation website has reduced camper frustration.
B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

B.C.'s historic Premier mine pours first gold after years-long hiatus

Ascot Resource's mine to employ up to 250 people, targets full production by July