Public money and private interests at the African Descent Society BC
A BC-based society has received millions in funding from three levels of government, yet businesses hired to support its events say they were left unpaid, while private interests appear closely tied to its operations.
OPINION: Carney offers a new view of Canadian foreign policy
Mark Carney’s China deal signals a decisive shift in Canadian trade policy away from US dependence, raising both new economic opportunities and fresh strategic risks.
Public money and private interests at the African Descent Society BC
A BC-based society has received millions in funding from three levels of government, yet businesses hired to support its events say they were left unpaid, while private interests appear closely tied to its operations.
Building permits fall nationally as Ottawa pushes housing
Canada’s building permits fell in November, driven by declines in multi-family and institutional projects amid higher costs and financing pressures, despite a federal housing push.
Lower Mainland property values see a slide, assessment shows
Despite notable drops in assessed property values, Vancouver remains Canada’s most unaffordable housing market, fuelling growing public pessimism.
Canada’s quiet hand in Venezuela
In the wake of Washington’s actions in Venezuela, many Canadians remain unaware of the extent to which their own country has been involved in efforts to undermine and displace Venezuela’s government.
Can AI influence elections? New research says it already is
New research suggests AI chatbots may be more effective than traditional political advertising at persuading voters, with potentially significant implications for future elections.
Privatisation of Canadian airports? What would that look like
A small line in Canada’s 2025 budget rekindles the long-dormant debate over airport privatisation and what it could mean for the country’s aviation future.
Ottawa blocks release of Kamloops residential school grave search reports
Ottawa is blocking public access to records detailing what work was done — and what was found — during the federally funded search for alleged unmarked graves at the former Kamloops residential school.
Cataract surgeries cost BC $26M a year on average, analysis finds
A rapid rise in cataract operations is reshuffling BC’s top medical earners, intensifying the debate over physician pay.
How Canada’s big banks shape the housing crisis
A new report breaks down how Canada’s banking system drives home prices, household debt, and rental pressures.
BC can’t say how much it collects in luxury car tax, inquiry reveals
BC’s luxury-car tax was designed to make the rich pay more. Yet, the government has no data to show if it works.
OPINION: Why is Carney making Canadians pay more for Chinese EVs?
Canada wants more EVs—but its anti-China tariffs may be sabotaging its own climate goals and hurting farmers in the process.
BC ranks last in per-capita economic performance, report finds
BC posted the weakest per-capita economic performance in Canada last year, according to a new BCBC report. Private-sector activity remains sluggish while out-migration hits near-record levels.
Chiefs revolt against Alberta pipeline, Carney forced to the table
Carney’s bid to balance Alberta’s demands with coastal protections sparks Indigenous backlash and fresh cracks in Parliament.
Post-pandemic study shows developmental drop in BC kindergarteners
A post-pandemic UBC study shows growing developmental challenges for BC children, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
PNE Amphitheatre Cost Soars to $184M—Triple Original Estimate
An in-camera vote quietly added $46 million to Vancouver’s PNE Amphitheatre budget, pushing the project close to $200 million ahead of the World Cup.
Canada secures billion-dollar defence deal — but control still sits in the US
Canada delivers the tech in a $1 billion deal, yet strategic control still sits south of the border.
BC approves $65M elementary school, far above past costs
A rising price tag for a New Westminster elementary school underscores growing concerns about escalating construction costs and BC’s mounting fiscal pressures.
Canada issues over 50% fewer study permits to Indians
A steep drop in study permits for Indian students is reshaping Canadian campuses amid scrutiny of the international student system.
Ottawa’s $450-million question: What are we funding in Haiti?
Canada has poured more than $450 million into Haiti since 2022 — much of it into foreign-run security missions. Where is the money really going?

