CRA has “no plans” to extend tax deadline
With the possibility of 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers going on strike, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has decided that…
B.C. premier responds to decampment in Downtown Eastside
Premier David Eby says camping on the streets of the Downtown Eastside is a symptom of the larger housing crisis;…
Vancouver officials hope to shutter East Hastings encampment
Mayor Ken Sim: “Things have reached a turning point.” A massive city-led push to clear the homeless encampment on East…
First national standard in the world focused on pediatric pain.
Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence: It’s the first national standard in…
Vancouver city hall conceals proposals, contracts with FIFA for 2026 World Cup
City hall cites an alleged fear of harming public body and third-party business interests under sections of the freedom of…
Vancouver looks to frozen eggs, help control Canada goose population
VANCOUVER — The booming population of Canada geese is “wreaking havoc” on Vancouver’s green spaces, and the park board is…
B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come
At the same time, Dr. Neil Fassina says demographics suggest skilled trades technicians are beginning to move into the next…
Province steps in with $479M to save B.C.’s TransLink
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is injecting nearly $500 million into the Metro Vancouver transit system to save it from what…
Canada, other governments hustle to stop Silicon Valley Bank crisis from spreading
Shares in several U.S. banks sell off hard as government takes over another bank. Governments in the U.S., Britain and…
First Asian woman Michelle Yeoh win Oscars 2023 best actress
Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh says she ‘kung fu’d’ glass ceiling with historic best actress win. Michelle Yeoh is reminding people…