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Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

TORONTO — Canada's big five banks are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group.
NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

Court decision stems from a 2021 news release that claimed right-wing extremists had taken over the NPA board. 
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023. 
B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia study showing that hospitalized patients' medical issues have become increasingly complex also highlights the need to address the growing pressures of an aging population on overworked health professionals, the lead res
City of Vancouver cagey on search efforts for next chief city planner

City of Vancouver cagey on search efforts for next chief city planner

Experts say that the absence of a permanent appointment comes at ‘pivotal’ moment
Fraser Institute: Canada’s uncompetitive business taxes threaten living standards

Fraser Institute: Canada’s uncompetitive business taxes threaten living standards

Canada’s combined corporate tax rate is higher than those of the U.S. and the U.K., and higher than the OECD average
Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Village offering a 50 per cent reduction on building permit fees to aid those wishing to rebuild
Rob Shaw: BC Ferries may soon test the waters of major reform

Rob Shaw: BC Ferries may soon test the waters of major reform

Premier David Eby has left the door open for his hand-picked troubleshooter to shake up BC Ferries
Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.
Coquitlam company boosting N95 mask production with the province's help

Coquitlam company boosting N95 mask production with the province's help

Novo Textiles pivoted in 2020 from manufacturing pillows and dog beds to making surgical masks to help with the COVID-19 crisis.