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Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator

Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator

The board heading up Canada's grocery code of conduct has hired an adjudicator to oversee the code's implementation. The board announced that Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June.
B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been grappling with high winds and heavy turbulence in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires, as Canadians with homes in the area are forced to flee
B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

The lawsuit alleges Home Depot gathered information when B.C. customers opted for emailed receipts, then shared it without consent with technology giant Meta.
Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

OTTAWA — Some Liberal MPs are pressing Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to change his mind and run for the party leadership. LeBlanc bowed out of the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday before it even kicked off.
DP World, Gemini Cooperation partnership set to boost container traffic at Vancouver port

DP World, Gemini Cooperation partnership set to boost container traffic at Vancouver port

The partnership will increase the Port of Vancouver's container traffic to over one million annually, with a 90 per cent on time arrival
'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian professionals expect raises, but employers lack funds.
Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Funds will drive clinical trial for bioprinted tissue and expand AI-driven therapeutic technologies
Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this