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98% of business owners worried about DRIPA uncertainty: poll

The Business Council of B.C. says its members are worried about the province’s shifting position on the Declaration on the…

Nearly one-third of Canadians say their finances are worse as gas prices climb: poll

One-third of Canadians say their personal finances have worsened in the last month as gas prices and inflation rise amid…

Experts share fuel-economy tips as gas prices continue to soar

While it may be challenging to find savings at the pump, experts are sharing advice to help drivers save on…

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty…

UVic Vikes forward Shadynn Smid takes next step, signs with Vancouver Bandits

A key piece of University of Victoria Vikes success is taking the next step to the professional ranks.The Vancouver Bandits…

Metro Vancouver hires law firm to investigate leaks to the media

Global News has learned that Metro Vancouver has hired a law firm, on the taxpayer’s dime, to investigate how information…

Victoria ranks among Canada’s worst cities for seasonal allergies in 2026

Victoria residents who find themselves reaching for tissues each spring aren’t imagining it.A new report from Aerobiology Research Laboratories has…

Air Canada jet forced into emergency climb after near‑miss with U.S. flight at JFK airport

A close call at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday afternoon forced an American Airlines‑operated regional jet…

Gunman at Mexico pyramids kills 1 Canadian, injures multiple others

A gunman opened fire on tourists at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids outside Mexico City on Monday, killing a Canadian and…

B.C. is warning residents that 2026 could be another bad year for wildfires

The B.C. government is urging residents to prepare for an active wildfire season.Due to “persistent drought conditions,” the BC Wildfire…