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Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

VICTORIA — Canada's transport minister says she is "dismayed" BC Ferries contracted a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels in the current geopolitical context that includes "unjustified" tariffs on Canada.
Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

TORONTO — A Lithuanian cybersecurity news outlet says it uncovered a leak of 16 billion passwords that may grant access to Apple, Google, Facebook accounts and more.
Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

Judge rejects 'floatel' challenge against Woodfibre LNG

A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG's plan to house workers on a cruise ship, known as the 'floatel,' near Squamish, B.C.
Prolific B.C. child pornographer declared a dangerous offender

Prolific B.C. child pornographer declared a dangerous offender

Kristjon Otto Olson has been jailed for an indeterminate sentence after an international investigation.
B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

The province is leading Canada in full-time job creation, but signs point to growing struggles for new and returning workers
Solar panels, bird houses, pirate ship playground: See these new ߣÄÌÉçÇøtownhouses

Solar panels, bird houses, pirate ship playground: See these new ߣÄÌÉçÇøtownhouses

ReGen Homes' latest venture in Chickadee Lane offers zero-emission three-bedroom units for families, close to downtown.
Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

Justice Gordon Weatherill declared money ordered to be paid back to investors can't be wiped out in a discharged bankruptcy
By the numbers: See how much District staff and employees made in 2024

By the numbers: See how much District staff and employees made in 2024

The District of ߣÄÌÉçÇøhas released its annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for 2024, revealing top earners among elected officials, municipal staff, and contractors.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Attorney general says class action against McKinsey & Co. marks next step in campaign to hold global firms responsible for addiction harms
B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence