Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Business
Metro Vancouver union agrees to mediated talks as full-scale strike called off
VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has…
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians…
B.C. terminates agreement with Fraser River tunnel contractor, retendering job
VICTORIA — The B.C. government is terminating its deal with the design-build consortium it had…
‘It’s all going to be OK’: Canada’s U.S. ambassador tries to ease CUSMA anxiety
TORONTO — Canada’s ambassador to the United States is trying to lower the temperature around…
New First Nations water bill changes mention of ‘right’ to clean water access
OTTAWA — A new First Nations clean water bill set to be introduced by Prime…
B.C. eyes two new hydropower dams, including Site E near Alberta border, Dix says
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is looking at building two new hydroelectric dams, including…
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued…
First Canadian firm awarded contract under SAFE agreement, Carney says
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Montreal-based Marconi Technologies has become the first Canadian company to land a contract…
Cineplex raises price of CineClub memberships for first time
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it’s raising the prices of its CineClub memberships for the…
Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said FIFA should reflect on…
Porter Airlines betting travellers will embrace Montreal’s second airport
MONTREAL — Montreal’s South Shore gained a new gateway to the rest of Canada on…
World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s first FIFA World Cup game pushed transit ridership levels to heights not…
Kooner Priddle Law Group: Trial Lawyers Who Put Clients First
Business Spotlight
Facing a legal challenge? Contact Kooner Priddle Law Group in Kamloops for expert, client-focused trial and litigation support across BC. Book a consult today!
Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri…
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary, alleging defamation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the…
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ opens No. 1, while ‘Obsession’ sensation continues
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in…
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA — A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill…
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
Metro Vancouver is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
VICTORIA — New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water…
Canada, Ireland agree to work together on AI, tech and food security
DUBLIN — Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial…
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
iNhome
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time —…
B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration
VANCOUVER — Shaun Riddell is “over the moon” — figuratively, if not quite yet literally…
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.…
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…