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Flyers, price-matching, local stores: How 91Ô­´´s' grocery habits have changed

Flyers, price-matching, local stores: How 91Ô­´´s' grocery habits have changed

Whether they’re shopping at multiple stores, flipping through flyers or seeking out independent grocers, many 91Ô­´´s say they have changed their grocery shopping habits in recent years as a response to high inflation and, for some, growing distrus
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reached a consent agreement after admitting to misrepresenting her academic credentials; more so, her claims of Indigenous ancestry may be supported by DNA testing.
B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

PENTICTON — The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside B.C.
Mayors' Council salaries soar as B.C. politicians contemplate 'catastrophic' transit cuts

Mayors' Council salaries soar as B.C. politicians contemplate 'catastrophic' transit cuts

Mayors' Council is sounding the alarm on transit service cuts and demanding more money from the provincial and federal government purses; meanwhile, their remuneration has soared 79 per cent since 2019.
91Ô­´´ council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

91Ô­´´ council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

City's director of sustainability: "It would set us back potentially tens of thousands of [greenhouse gas emissions]."
New B.C. regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

New B.C. regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

Experts expect higher costs, lower demand for app-based services starting in September.
Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Canada in February gave Mexicans one day's notice that it was reimposing a requirement for them to get visas for entry, with few exemptions
West Fraser second-quarter profits rise from loss last year, sales also up

West Fraser second-quarter profits rise from loss last year, sales also up

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$105 million in the second quarter, up from a loss of US$131 million a year earlier. The 91Ô­´´-based company says it saw sales of US$1.7 billion, up from US$1.

B.C. First Nation gets $147M from Ottawa for lost water rights 131 years ago

ESK'ET, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government has reached a $147-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia over a dispute about water rights that dates back to the late 1800s.
Banks lower prime rates in line with Bank of Canada rate cut

Banks lower prime rates in line with Bank of Canada rate cut

91Ô­´´ financial institutions say they are lowering their prime lending rates to match the decrease announced by the Bank of Canada. The central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday to 4.5 per cent.