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Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Woodfibre LNG construction costs surge amid permit delays, more floatels

Enbridge, which owns 30 per cent share of the project, has nearly doubled its share of capital costs to US$2.9 billion
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an announcement at a lumber facility on Tuesday after attending the Vancouver Pride parade and touring a Canadian Forces facility on Vancouver Island over the long weekend.
Canadian trade with U.S. picked up in June despite tariffs: StatCan

Canadian trade with U.S. picked up in June despite tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canadian exporters did more business with the United States in June even as tariffs ramped up, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said exports to the U.S. rose 3.
Vancouver home sales tick 2% lower in July with market 'turning a corner': board

Vancouver home sales tick 2% lower in July with market 'turning a corner': board

Vancouver-area home sales were down two per cent in July compared with last year, as the city's real estate board says it continues to believe the market is showing early signs of recovery.
Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Pushback comes in part because inspectors have no leeway to provide warnings.
Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday as he toured the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility on Vancouver Island.
Canada's economy is showing 'resilience' against U.S. tariffs. Why?

Canada's economy is showing 'resilience' against U.S. tariffs. Why?

OTTAWA — "Some resilience" — those were the two words Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem used last week to describe how the Canadian economy is holding up under the weight of U.S. tariffs. Just a few days later, U.S.
B.C. is ‘key player’ in new homebuilding methods, says think tank

B.C. is ‘key player’ in new homebuilding methods, says think tank

Despite huge potential, more data needed on benefits of prefab, according to C.D. Howe analyst
B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government to stand firm and "negotiate hard" when trying to find a solution to 35 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S.
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.