Parental rights score ‘important win’ in B.C. court: Human rights commissioner
Kasari Govender says the decision "is an important step forward" in protecting those whose parental duties change during employment, conflicting with workplace responsibilities.
Economy
Apr 24, 2023
Canada blocks development of Taseko Mines’ project
The government of Canada has decided to block the development of Taseko Mines' controversial copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Environment Minister Jim Prentice said on Tuesday.
Nov 2, 2010
Ottawa blocks one open-pit mine in B.C., approves another
The federal government has turned down a controversial proposed Prosperity gold-copper mine south of the Interior B.C. city of Williams Lake, saying the mine would devastate the entire ecosystem around environmentally and culturally sensitive Fish Lake.
Nov 3, 2010
As hope fades for finding tsunami survivors, Japan battles to keep elderly alive
The elderly couple fled their home on foot as the warning sirens blared. But they could not keep up with their neighbours and fell behind as the tsunami rushed in.
Mar 17, 2011
Stock markets, commodities surge amid optimism debt crisis can be averted
TORONTO - North American stock markets were in rally mode Monday as traders felt that cool heads will prevail and American politicians can come together to agree on a budget deal by the end of next month.
Money
Nov 19, 2012
Stock markets, commodities surge amid optimism debt crisis can be averted
TORONTO - North American stock markets were in rally mode Monday as traders felt that cool heads will prevail and American politicians can come together to agree on a budget deal by the end of next month.
Nov 19, 2012
TSX lower as earnings disappoint, Astral tumbles as CRTC nixes sale to BCE
TORONTO - Earnings misses, falling commodities and a setback for telecom giant BCE Inc. combined to send the Toronto stock market into the red Friday after four straight days of gains.
Money
Oct 19, 2012
Taseko reports second-quarter loss on hedging charge, revenue down
VANCOUVER - Taseko Mines Ltd. (TSX:TKO) hopes a new environmental assessment of its Prosperity gold-copper project in B.C. can be started by October as it looks to revive the proposed mine that Ottawa killed in 2010.
Aug 12, 2011
Stocks extend gains amid new rules on short selling
North American stock markets were higher Friday as a strong U.S. retail sales report raised hopes that a market bottom is near after three weeks of selloffs.
Aug 12, 2011
TSX ends week much higher amid solid retail data
The Toronto stock market finished little changed Friday as a strong U.S. retail sales report raised hopes that a market bottom is near after three weeks of intense selling pressure that brought the TSX well into correction territory.
Aug 12, 2011
TSX closes little changed, ends week much higher amid solid retail data
The Toronto stock market finished little changed Friday after a rocky week.
Aug 12, 2011
Little change on TSX as U.S. retail sales raise hopes
<p>The Toronto stock market finishes little changed after 3 weeks of intense selling pressure that brought the TSX into correction territory.<br /><br /></p>
Aug 12, 2011
Civic issues decided at polls Saturday, but voter turnout expected to be low
VANCOUVER - Polls for about 250 civic bodies open this Saturday, giving British Columbians the opportunity to choose who will fill more than 1,600 offices including mayor, council and school board trustee.
Politics
Nov 14, 2011
Eurozone government debt crisis anxiety pulls Toronto stock market lower
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed lower Thursday as worries about the worsening European debt crisis pressured resource stocks and again drove metal prices lower.
Money
Nov 10, 2011
Stock markets head higher amid signs of greater European political stability
The Toronto stock market was positive Thursday while oil prices picked up amid reports of new leadership for debt-plagued countries Italy and Greece.
Nov 10, 2011
Mines Act changes signal B.C. ready to dig in against environmentalists
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark is about to find out her plans to chip away at the mountain of bureaucracy facing mining developments in British Columbia won't be an easy climb if environmental groups have any say in the matter.
Nov 20, 2011
Government will give the massive B.C. Taseko mine a second environmental review
VANCOUVER - A controversial proposal for a massive copper and gold mine in British Columbia will get another chance to become reality after Canada's Environmental Assessment Agency agreed to a second review of it.
Nov 7, 2011
Taseko submits environmental impact statement for New Prosperity project
VANCOUVER - Taseko Mines Ltd. said Thursday it has formally submitted an environmental impact statement for its $1.1-billion New Prosperity project in B.C. in a renewed bid to build the mine that was rejected in 2010.
Sep 20, 2012
Taseko submits environmental impact statement for New Prosperity project
VANCOUVER - Taseko Mines Ltd. said Thursday it has formally submitted an environmental impact statement for its $1.1-billion New Prosperity project in B.C. in a renewed bid to build the mine that was rejected in 2010.
Politics
Sep 20, 2012
An NDP government would quit Northern Gateway environmental assessment: Dix
VANCOUVER - B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix says if he is elected premier next May, his government will withdraw from the current environmental assessment of the Northern Gateway project and set up a "made in B.C." review instead.
Aug 22, 2012