3 h. ago British historian’s lecture on colonialism cancelled at B.C. theology school

'Colonialism is highly controversial in Canada.... But I am quite convinced that the prevailing narrative is so distorted as to be false'

Society

7 h. ago The Reluctant British Consumer Is a Problem for Keir Starmer

For British consumers still reeling from Labour’s first budget, the watchword is caution.

Other

35 h. ago Daanaa Announces Zodiac Solar Power Substring Inverter Samples for PV Module Integration, Unlocking Up to 42% More Energy Harvest

Experience Zodiac, an integrated power electronics solution that, enables manufacturers to offer high-performing PV modules that maximize energy output, enhance reliability, and simplify operations and maintenance (O&M) for solar systems. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Daanaa Resolution, Inc., an innovator in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, is introducing Zodiac, an advanced power electronics solution designed […]

Other

35 h. ago RCMP board rejects bias claim over ‘Three Amigos’ comment in misconduct case

A police conduct board has decided not to recuse itself from a hearing for three British Columbia RCMP officers who are facing possible dismissal over alleged racist group chats.

Other

36 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

39 h. ago U.S. stocks plunge as Trump tariff fears spread among businesses, consumers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points and other indexes fell sharply as fears about tariffs impacting the U.S. economy spread.

Economics

39 h. ago B.C. prepared to make ‘substantive changes’ to interprovincial trade barriers

British Columbia's economic development minister says the government plans to enter next week's meeting with other provinces prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S. tariff threats loom.

Economics

41 h. ago Emtar Technologies Inc. Secures $18.5M CAD Angel Round to Advance Wireless SoC with Edge Computing for Next

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Emtar Technologies Inc., a fabless semiconductor company pioneering energy-efficient wireless edge intelligence solutions, has successfully closed its $18.5M CAD Angel Round in 2024. Since commencing operations in 2023, Emtar has been developing next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) and semiconductor technologies. This funding will further accelerate its efforts to advance breakthrough solutions toward real-world […]

Politics

49 h. ago Spanish Mountain Gold Announces Symbol Change to “SPAUF” on the OTCQB Venture Market

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (the “Company” or “Spanish Mountain Gold”) (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF) is pleased to announce it has changed its trading stock symbol in the United States (“U.S.”) on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”). The common shares previously listed under the symbol “SPAZF”, will begin trading under […]

Other

51 h. ago Michael Higgins: Lawyer suing his own law society for libel over Kamloops ‘graves’

A lawsuit alleges the Law Society of British Columbia refused to correct factually inaccurate statements about residential schools

Other

52 h. ago Canagold Announces Antimony Mineral Resource Estimate for New Polaris Gold Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canagold Resources Ltd. (TSX: CCM, OTC-QB: CRCUF, Frankfurt: CANA) (“Canagold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a Mineral Resource Update for New Polaris Gold Project that quantifies the antimony metal contained within the current gold resource. The current gold resource includes 5,630 tonnes of antimony metal within the base case […]

Other

54 h. ago Britons’ Shift to Eating at Home Drives Rebound in Retail Sales

UK retail sales grew more strongly than expected at the start of the year, as otherwise cautious consumers spent more on food to eat at home.

Other

61 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (TSX: MPC and MPC.C) announces results of Annual General Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company), reports the voting results of the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders held February 20, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The following five nominees were re-elected as directors of the Company by the following votes: Nominee Votes For Percent Votes […]

Other

62 h. ago UK Consumers Are More Pessimistic Than After Recession, GfK Says

British households are more gloomy about the economy than when the UK was emerging from a downturn a year ago, a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hopes of delivering the growth that has eluded Labour in its first months in power.

Other

62 h. ago Teck to Present at the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference February 24, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Price, will be presenting at the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals conference on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. Pacific time. The investor presentation will […]

Events

62 h. ago Imperial Provides Update on Red Chris 2024 Production and Production Guidance for 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company” or “Imperial”) (TSX:III) reports that 2024 metal production from Red Chris (100% basis) was 85,320,618 pounds of copper and 59,811 ounces of gold, up from 57,051,467 pounds of copper and 46,046 ounces of gold in 2023, on higher grades and recoveries […]

Other

63 h. ago British Columbians willing to spend more to buy Canadian, survey finds

More than half said they were willing to spend up to $5 more for a local product, while more than a third would pay up to $10 more. 

Other

63 h. ago Competition Bureau doubles down on claims Rogers ‘Infinite’ data claim is false

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is doubling down on its claims that Rogers’ unlimited data promise is misleading. In a response to Rogers’ recent defence filing, the Commissioner of Competition repeated the allegation that the company’s advertisements create a false or misleading impression that its “Infinite” wireless phone plans provide consumers with limitless data. The […]

Events

64 h. ago illumin Holdings Inc. announces date for Fourth Quarter and Year

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX: ILLM, OTCQB:ILLMF) (“illumin” or “Company”), a leader in digital advertising technology that empowers marketers to make smarter decisions about communicating with online consumers, announces that it will report its fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results before market open on Friday, […]

Culture

68 h. ago New report ranks providers with the fastest internet speed in Canada

If you're unhappy with your current provider's internet speed and want to switch, a new report can help you make your next choice.Ookla released its latest report on the performance of Canadian telecom giants' mobile and fixed networks. The results are based on data from Speedtest, a site created by Ookla that allows users to test their internet speed."Our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users," reads the report.The findings are based on data collected from July to December 2024 and the fastest carrier is chosen based on each provider’s download and upload speed.Here's what the company found in its latest report.Fastest fixed internet speedYou shouldn’t have to compete for fast internet access at home. Whether you're taking work video calls at home or streaming Netflix to unwind...

Technology