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Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Federal judge found the ship repair company breached its contract with owners of a former military landing craft when it declined to fix deficiencies in its work until it was paid outstanding invoices
Sponsorship windfall for Vancouver Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

Sponsorship windfall for Vancouver Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

A new deal with law firm BLG highlights the deep divide in corporate dollars between professional sports and the arts
Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Staff report: 'A number of material risks or unknowns' could impose additional costs over and above current projection
Opinion: B.C. dealmakers pivot as M&A revival hits turbulence

Opinion: B.C. dealmakers pivot as M&A revival hits turbulence

Legal roadblocks and global uncertainty slow transactions, but creative structuring and domestic capital keep deals moving
Mario Canseco: New parties fail to shake up B.C.'s political deadlock

Mario Canseco: New parties fail to shake up B.C.'s political deadlock

NDP and Conservatives remain neck and neck as splinter groups struggle to gain traction, says new Research Co. poll
Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Steve Rai wants a more inclusive, innovative force but says real reform depends on others stepping up too. Part two of a two-part Q&A.
Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped Friday on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.
Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets Friday as investors turned cautious following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
Rob Shaw: B.C. seeking federal muscle for online harm enforcement

Rob Shaw: B.C. seeking federal muscle for online harm enforcement

With provincial tools maxed out, B.C. attorney general urges revival of lapsed bill to police social media's worst abuses