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Vancouver approved 2027–2030 capital plan, with $3.5B for infrastructure
Vancouver approved 2027–2030 capital plan, with $3.5B for infrastructure
VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Council has approved the 2027–2030 capital plan, outlining investments to renew essential infrastructure, maintain and upgrade community facilities and public amenities. It includes approximately $3.5 billion for capital progra...
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Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke after sitting with Mark Carney
OTTAWA — After sitting together with Prime Minister Mark Carney during Sunday's...
Government
Mass timber gains ground in B.C. as municipalities weigh cost and carbon for public projects
More B.C. municipalities are providing incentives, planning tools and creating p...
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Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country
Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from the...
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Vancouver approved 2027–2030 capital plan, with $3.5B for infrastructure
VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Council has approved the 2027–2030 capital plan, outl...
Government
Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke after sitting with Mark Carney
OTTAWA — After sitting together with Prime Minister Mark Carney during Sunday's...
Government
Mass timber gains ground in B.C. as municipalities weigh cost and carbon for public projects
More B.C. municipalities are providing incentives, planning tools and creating p...
Government
Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country
Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from the...
Government , OH&S
Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done
OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the class in...
Government
Industry says more work needed as B.C. prompt payment legislation awaits rollout
B.C.’s long prompt payment saga continues with more work needed to fill in the d...
Government
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
VICTORIA — The federal government says it will invest up to $400 million into Te...
Government
B.C. First Nation challenges dredging plan to accommodate larger tankers in Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — A British Columbia First Nation says it has launched a legal c...
Government
Alberta premier offers reassurances on massive Meta data centre during radio show
EDMONTON — Danielle Smith spent much of her Saturday call-in radio show reassuri...
Government
Metro Vancouver launches regional housing dashboard
METRO VANCOUCER — Metro Vancouver’s new Housing Data Dashboard has launched and...
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Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan
OTTAWA - Environmental groups say they wanted to see a more concrete commitment...
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Western and northern provinces, territories join forces on critical-minerals development
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has been leading the co-development of a western an...
Government , Resource
Years in the making, massive plan to guide land and water use in Nunavut rejected
IQALUIT - A massive plan to formally guide where, how and when land and water ca...
Government , Infrastructure
Eby compares condo-purchase plan to ‘liquidation’ at below construction costs
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial p...
Government , Projects
Pumphouse Park reopens in Calgary after major improvements
CALGARY, ALTA. - Calgarians can once again gather, cycle and connect along the B...
Government , Projects
B.C.’s $6B Surrey Langley SkyTrain hits major construction milestones
The skyline south of the Fraser River in B.C. is changing rapidly as crews push...
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Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?
CALGARY, ALTA. - Alberta's pitch to the major projects office for a new oil pipe...
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B.C. to implement training certification for crane operators
VICTORIA - The Province of B.C. has announced it is expanding skilled trades cer...
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UPDATE: Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY, ALTA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unv...
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Winnipeg’s Arlington Bridge is coming down – at last
The decommissioning of the old and tired Arlington Bridge in Winnipeg has finall...
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Feds investing $25M for phase two of White Rock Pier reconstruction
WHITE ROCK, B.C. — The federal government, under the Build Communities Strong Fu...
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New Tory finance critic maintains Canada is in recession after front bench shakeup
OTTAWA - The Conservatives have named a new critic to take on the Liberals' hand...
Economic , Government
Support, uncertainty and outcry greets new West Coast Oil Pipeline
The $35.2 to $43.7 billion B.C.-Alberta West Coast Oil Pipeline (WCOP) proposal...
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Alberta seeks First Nations’ collaboration on pipeline amid separation feud
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous g...
Government , Projects
B.C. landowner loses bid to reopen landmark Cowichan Aboriginal title case
VICTORIA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled against a company th...
Government
What’s in the multibillion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?
VANCOUVER - An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveil...
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Alberta pitches new pipeline to B.C. coast, Trans Mountain, Pembina sign on
EDMONTONÂ - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her governmen...
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UPDATE: B.C.’s multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban
VANCOUVER — British Columbia and the federal government have unveiled a multibil...
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BREAKING UPDATE: Carney to join Smith for Alberta oil pipeline update in Calgary today
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set...
Government
Alberta launches minister’s council on infrastructure financing
EDMONTON – The Alberta government has announced it is launching a minister’s cou...
Government
Canada’s former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U.S. midterms
OTTAWA — Canada's former chief trade negotiator said he doesn't expect Ottawa to...
Government
More than $100K raised for 24 Sussex restoration: Rideau Hall Foundation
OTTAWA — The foundation in charge of the fundraiser to restore 24 Sussex has rec...
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WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Hotel operator Northland Properties Corporation was fined...
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B.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years
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Alberta, Saskatchewan make compelling case for supplying U.S. with oil: Hoekstra
EDMONTON - The U.S. ambassador to Canada says Alberta and Saskatchewan could mak...
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VANCOUVER – With the clock winding down to October’s municipal election, the Van...
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